Los Angeles witnessed an emotional moment on the Oscars 2025 stage when Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo delivered a stunning performance of Defying Gravity. Their rendition was so heartfelt that it moved Michelle Yeoh to tears.
In fact, the Malaysian-born actress even gave a standing ovation as soon as the performance ended.
Michelle Yeoh crying after Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo’s performance at the #Oscars . pic.twitter.com/YZZcDTllfU
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A now-viral video on social media shows Michelle Yeoh shedding tears, clearly captivated by the vocal prowess and chemistry between Ariana and Cynthia. Netizens also expressed their admiration for the emotional reaction of the Everything Everywhere All at Once star.
Meanwhile, Cynthia Erivo is also competing in the Best Actress category at this year’s Oscars for her role in the film Wicked.
In addition, Oscars 2025 host Conan O’Brien stole the spotlight when he surprised many by speaking in Hindi during his address to the people of India. However, he also managed to sneak in a ‘dig’ at Emilia Perez star Karla Sofia Gascon during his opening monologue.
Oscars 2025 was indeed full of surprises and beautiful moments, but the performance by Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo undoubtedly stood out as one of the most memorable. – BOOM!