Jonathan Bailey won’t be dancing through the 2025 Oscars ceremony.
In fact, as his Wicked costar Jeff Goldblum revealed during the award show’s red carpet, Jonathan is absent for a very good reason.
“He’s on stage right now in England, doing Richard II,” Jeff revealed to Zuri Hall during Live From E!: The Oscars. “He’s a masterful, eighth-degree black belt actor.”
He continued to gush, “I adore Jonathan Bailey. He’s great in our movie. What a great actor.”
The Jurassic Park alum also alluded to Jonathan’s next big movie move, as he follows in Jeff’s footsteps in the beloved franchise.
“He’s going to be in that dinosaur movie,” Jeff quipped. “I’ll be the first person in line to buy tickets. I’ll see it many times. And Scarlett Johansson is in that, too. It’s an all star lineup together.”
Jeff—who plays the Wizard in the Oscar-nominated Wicked—stepped onto the award show’s carpet in a Prada suit, complete with white jacket, floral shirt, purple scarf and black bowtie. He completed the ensemble with a purple orchid boutonnière. (See every star here.)
While Jeff isn’t nominated individually tonight, Wicked is heading into the ceremony with a whopping 10 nominations, including Best Picture, Best Supporting Actress for Ariana Grande as Glinda and Best Actress for Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba.
The two stars each channeled their characters on the carpet, Ariana in a pale pink, Schiaparelli SS25 Couture gown with an undulating hemline—reminiscent of Glinda’s bubble-mobile—and Cynthia in a deep green velvet gown with a dramatic neckline.
While Jeff isn’t nominated individually tonight, Wicked is heading into the ceremony with a whopping 10 nominations, including Best Picture, Best Supporting Actress for Ariana Grande as Glinda and Best Actress for Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba.
The two stars each channeled their characters on the carpet, Ariana in a pale pink, Schiaparelli SS25 Couture gown with an undulating hemline—reminiscent of Glinda’s bubble-mobile—and Cynthia in a deep green velvet gown with a dramatic neckline.
I feel wonderful in this,” Cynthia told Zuri of her look. “We worked on this for a little while, and wanted to have a nod to Oz, a nod to the green, and a nod to old Hollywood.”
The Tony Award winner continued, “It’s something I always wanted. I wanted a big dress at the Oscars, if I ever made it, and here we are.”
To see more of the Wicked cast on the carpet, keep reading.
Ariana Grande
In Schiaparelli.
Zoe Saldaña
In custom Saint Laurent and Cartier jewelry.
Selena Gomez
In custom Ralph Lauren and Stuart Weitzman heels.
Cynthia Erivo
In custom Louis Vuitton and FoundRae jewelry.
Lily-Rose Depp
In Chanel.
Scarlett Johansson
In Thierry Mugler and De Beers jewelry.
Gal Gadot
In Prada and Tiffany & Co. jewelry.
Mikey Madison
In Christian Dior and Tiffany & Co. jewelry.
Andrew Garfield
In Gucci, David Yurman jewelry, and Jaeger-Le Coultre watch.
Halle Berry
In Christian Siriano and Pomellato Jewelry.
Rita Wilson
In Valentino.
Monica Barbaro
In custom Dior.
Penelope Cruz
In Chanel.
Samuel L. Jackson
In Giorgio Armani.
Da’Vine Joy Randolph
In custom Tamara Ralph Haute Couture and LAGOS jewelry.
Gayle King
Colman Domingo
In custom Valentino and Persol Ida sunglasses.
Sterling K. Brown
In Giorgio Armani, David Yurman jewelry, IWC Watches watch and Santoni shoes.
Ben Stiller
In Dolce and Gabbana.
Jeremy Strong
In custom Loro Piana.
Michelle Yeoh
In Balenciaga.
Kieran Culkin
In Zegna, Fred Leighton and Kwiat jewelry, and Omega watch.
Amy Poehler
In custom Rachel Gilbert and Marco Bicego jewelry.
Meg Ryan
In Ashi Studio and Tiffany and Co. jewelry.
Isabella Rossellini
In Dolce & Gabbana.
Emma Stone
In custom Louis Vuitton.
Miley Cyrus
In Alexander McQueen.
Doja Cat
In custom Balmain, Messika High Jewelry, and Amina Muaddi shoes.
Adrien Brody
In Giorgio Armani.
Margaret Qualley
In Chanel.
