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Cynthia Erivo’s “Wicked” red carpet optical illusion dress has to be seen to be believed

The Bad The press tour was full of standout moments — and Cynthia Erivo delivered perhaps her most incredible red carpet look yet.

Cynthia Erivo in a tight green dress with feather details and a sparkling necklace on the red carpet

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At the film’s premiere in Mexico City, Cynthia stepped out alongside her costars in an incredible black Thom Browne dress with hands that practically grew out of your shoulders. Yes, really.

Jonathan Bailey, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande pose on a yellow staircase under one

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Here she is standing next to Ariana Grande on the red (er, yellow) carpet…

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Cristopher Rogel Blanquet / Getty Images

And here she is with her arms stretched out at her sides, creating a trippy optical illusion that makes it look like she has four arms. Wow.

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Cristopher Rogel Blanquet / Getty Images

While here Cynthia is holding up her real hands in front of the fake hands, completely breaking my brain.

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Cristopher Rogel Blanquet / Getty Images

What a look – and one for which Cynthia deserves a round of applause.

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Cristopher Rogel Blanquet / Getty Images

I’d say she deserves a ‘hand up’, but she clearly has more than enough in that area already. (Sorry, I’ll show myself.)