Ariana Grande melts the internet’s hearts as she lovingly watches Cynthia Erivo open Oscars with Wizard of Oz medley

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo kicked off the 97th Academy Awards with a performance that seemingly warmed hearts everywhere.

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Erivo then transitioned into singing the song “Home” from The Wiz as she wore a white gown covered in flowers.