Under the rainbow: LGBTQ+ stars who brought ‘Wicked’ to life
These LGBTQ+ superstars brought the Wicked movie and its sequel, Wicked: For Good, to the big screen.
October 22, 2025
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These LGBTQ+ superstars brought the Wicked movie and its sequel, Wicked: For Good, to the big screen.
"The light always wins over darkness," she said while accepting the award for Best Picture - Musical or Comedy.
This was an extraordinary year for queer cinema and LGBTQ+ talent on the big screen.
"I think it was 32 days in a row where I didn't have one day off," Bailey recently explained.
A spokesperson for Universal Pictures responded after online rumors claimed Ariana Grande was paid much more for the film than Cynthia Erivo.
The first Wicked movie is already defying gravity, making Hollywood history, and breaking records at the box office.
Learn more about the rich history of the novel and musical production that inspired the Wicked movie.
How do your favorite actors from the original Broadway cast compare to the new faces bringing these beloved characters to life?