I wanted a big dress for the Oscars if i made it here and here we are ... in this big giant dress. I feel amazing in it!”

Queen Latifah, Doja Cat, Blackpink member and "The White Lotus" cast member Lisa and British singer Raye will take the stage at later points in the telecast. It's not yet clear what they'll sing, though it won't be any of the best original song contenders from "Emilia Pérez"("El Mal" and "Mi Camino"),

The 'Wicked' co-stars, who play Elphaba and Glinda, respectively, paid homage to the 'Wizard of Oz' with their opening medley.