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Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Reunite in Magical Wicked: For Good Trailer
Prepare to hold space for Ariana Grande’s most iconic style moments.
From her days with bright red hair on Nickelodeon to her wickedly pink wardrobe, the Grammy winner has always made waves in fashion. And as Ariana, who turns 32 on June 26, prepares to defy gravity on the carpet once more as she celebrates Wicked: For Good’s release this fall, she’ll continue to bring her fashion A-game.
For the “7 Rings” singer, her style journey was crucial for embracing her role as Glinda in Wicked and its sequel as it meant ditching her “pop persona”—including breaking free from her signature dark brown ponytail.
“Beauty really helped me deconstruct that person and find Glinda,” Ariana told Vogue in September 2024. “Even though I was wearing wigs, I needed to be blonde, too.”
After almost two years of inhabiting the world of Oz, she brought Glinda with her to the carpet, trading in her cat ears and thigh-high boots for her character’s signature pink, accessorizing her custom pink and white plaid Thom Browne gown with a matching bow for the 2024 Los Angeles premiere of Wicked.
The Shiz University social queen was also by her side at the 97th Academy Awards where she was nominated for Best Supporting Actress for her work in Wicked. The blush pink Schiaparelli gown was nothing short of exquisite, with a flowing lace skirt and 190,000 rhinestones.
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While she’s experimented with fashion over the years, she’s also been candid about the scrutiny she’s faced being in the public eye since she was a teenager.
“I’ve been doing this in front of the public and been a specimen in a Petri dish since I was like 16 or 17,” Ariana explained in an interview with French influencer Crazy Sally in December. “It’s hard to protect yourself from that noise.”
That’s why she wasn’t afraid to clap back at those commenting about how she looked months earlier.
“There are many different ways to look healthy and beautiful,” she shared in a TikTok video posted in April 2024. “The second thing is you never know what someone is going through, so even if you’re coming from a loving place or a caring place, that person probably is working on it or has a support system that they’re working on it with.”
While she’s saying thank u, next to her critics, keep reading to see how Ariana’s style has evolved over the years…
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Glam Girl
Ariana Grande dazzled in a salmon pink dress at the 2010 MTV Movie Awards. This look made her vibrant red hair pop!
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Darling Diva
The Sam & Cat star stunned in a charming white mini-dress at the 2011 Grammy Awards. She paired her simple, yet striking outfit with sparkly gold heels and dainty jewelry pieces.
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Hot, Hot, Hot
Looking like a modern-day Jessica Rabbit with her blinding Dolce & Gabbana red dress, Ariana shimmered at the 2013 American Music Awards.
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Vintage Vibes
Serving fans retro charm in her custom Kenley Collins dress, the Scream Queens actress looked perfectly polished at the 2013 Style Awards.
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Ray of Sunshine
The "Dangerous Woman" singer made a splash at the 2014 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards. Matching the orange carpet, Grande wore a vibrant mini-dress and pairs it with white pumps and a whimsical clutch.
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Dashing in Black
Ariana oozed with old Hollywood glamour at the 2014 American Music Awards. She opted for a floor-length black lace gown from MT Costello.
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White-Hot
Wearing a white gown with silver lamé mesh at the 2015 Grammy Awards, Ariana shined as bright as the flashing lights on the red carpet.
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Effortlessly Elegant
Beaming in a floral beaded, peplum mini-dress at the 2015 American Music Awards, Ariana stunned in this statement-making piece from Giambattista Valli.
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Vision in White
Ariana made a bold fashion choice wearing an all-white ensemble at KISS FM in 2015. While most are scared to get an outfit like that dirty, the Nickelodeon alum wasn't afraid to take that risk!
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Penchant for Pantsuits
Ditching the usual dress at the 2016 American Music Awards, the "Problem" artist opted for a sexy corset top and elegant white pants.
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Oversized Overalls
Ariana rocked a funky fresh outfit at the 2016 Hairspray Live! press junket. She sizzled in oversized overalls, a bralette and a bedazzled choker necklace.
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Royal Blues
Ariana brought the heat to the 2016 Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas. Her Atelier Versace dress highlighted her playful side with its unique cut-out design and bright colors.
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God Is a Woman
Ariana took fans to church with her Sistine Chapel-inspired dress at the 2018 Met Gala. Megan McCluskey designed the gown in keeping with event's theme of "Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination."
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Cotton Candy Dream
Ariana looked like a cotton candy dream in her pastel pink ensemble at the 2018 iHeartRadio Wango Tango event. Giving us '90s nostalgia, she rocked platinum sneakers, matching ankle socks and an oversized sweater that states, "girls girls girls."
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Lavender "Loofah"
The "7 Rings" singer looked regal and elegant in her custom Christian Siriano dress, which she perfectly dubbed the "loofah of the year" lewk. Of course, she tied her outfit together by wearing her signature thigh-high boots.
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SIlver Siren
Not only did the pop star turned heads with two outfit changes at the 2020 Grammys red carpet, but her platinum blonde pony was all anyone could talk about at the time.
Curly Sue
Ariana said thank u, next to her signature high pony with a selfie that showed off her natural curls in 2020.
13 Going on 30
The "Positions" singer channeled Jennifer Garner's 13 Going on 30 character in 2021.
Blonde Beauty
The Wicked actress debuted a dramatic blonde look in October 2022.
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Wickedly Good
Ariana channeled Glinda the Good Witch in a pink Giambattista Valli gown at the 2024 Oscars.
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Goddess of the Garden
For the 2024 Met Gala, which had a "Garden of Time" dress code to celebrate the "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion" exhibit, Ariana wore an ethereal white gown from Loewe featuring a mother of pearl bodice—a nod to her birthstone—and long chiffon skirt.
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