While SZA has been captivating global audiences on her sold-out tour with Kendrick Lamar, she recently took a wholesome break from the stage to share a sweet moment on the red carpet—with none other than six-year-old actress Cesily Collette Taylor.
The two crossed paths at the 2025 Kids’ Choice Awards on Saturday (June 21), and the photo-op was too adorable not to share. Taylor, best known for her viral performance as young Nessarose in Wicked, posted the picture to Instagram, captioning it: “Just one of them days … when you bump into one of your favorites.” The line was a clever nod to SZA’s film debut, One of Them Days.
A Big Night for Both Stars
Both SZA and Taylor had plenty to celebrate at the Nickelodeon-hosted event.
SZA won Favorite Female Artist and Favorite Music Collaboration for her track “Luther” with Kendrick Lamar.
Wicked cleaned up with three wins, including Favorite Movie, Favorite Movie Song (“Defying Gravity”), and Favorite Movie Actress for Ariana Grande.
SZA, radiant as ever, shared the carpet spotlight with Taylor—who has quickly become a fan-favorite thanks to her now-iconic single-word performance (“yeah”) in Wicked, which went viral on TikTok and earned memes praising her delivery as “the single greatest line reading” in the film.
What’s Next for SZA and Taylor
SZA is gearing up for the European leg of the Grand National Tour, which continues through Germany, France, Spain, the U.K., and wraps with six shows in Australia.
Meanwhile, young Taylor’s star continues to rise. With the highly anticipated sequel, Wicked: For Good, hitting theaters this November, fans can expect more buzz—and possibly more viral moments—from the pint-sized scene-stealer.
In a recent interview with Billboard, Wicked star Cynthia Erivo teased a darker, more intense tone for the upcoming film: “She’s able to access her rage more,” Erivo said of Elphaba. “She is delicious in this next one.”
Stay tuned for more red carpet moments, unexpected friendships, and big wins—2025 is proving to be a magical year for music and film alike.
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