Why Is Elphaba’s Skin Green in Wicked? Elixir Explained
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Why Is Elphaba’s Skin Green in Wicked? Elixir Explained

By Shazmeen Navrange

Many fans have long wondered why Elphaba’s skin is green in the Wicked: Part 1 movie and stage play. Popularly known as the Wicked Witch of the West, her unconventional appearance has a significant impact on her origin story given that she has faced prejudice and challenges due to her rare traits. However, her skin color has been constant since her birth,…

Shazmeen Navrange
Shazmeen Navrange

Shazmeen is an Entertainment journalist at Evolve Media, also covering Pop Culture beat. Her ardor for cinema led her into entertainment journalism. While her cinematic preferences know no bounds, she specifically has a fondness for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, psychological thrillers, horror, and films with profound philosophical undertones.

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