Wicked' star Erivo, who is nominated for Best Actress, and Goldberg both played the character Celie in adaptations of 'The Color Purple'

Best actress nominee Cynthia Erivo channeled Elphaba from "Wicked" in a stunning, deep emerald gown on the Oscars red carpet.

We so love to see two legends in Hollywood support one another! The 2025 Oscars are capping out a momentous awards season, with many tuning in to see which stars are going to get a coveted trophy for their extraordinary work.

Cynthia Erivo and Whoopi Goldberg talk show business on Oscars red carpet: "We don't have anything else to prove."

The Oscars returned with a bang on Sunday night. The 97th Annual Academy Awards aired on Sunday evening, recognizing the best cinema had to offer this year from blockbuster juggernauts like “Wicked” and “Dune: Part Two,” to critical favorites like “Nickel Boys” and “The Substance.”

Hostin said the grace Grande showed Erivo is something "the world needs" amid a time of division. The View cohost Sunny Hostin is holding space for the way Wicked actress Ariana Grande made space for Cynthia Erivo on the 2025 Oscars stage.