SZA Shares a Sweet Moment in a Photo With Little Nessarose’s Choice Awards
After months of performing alongside Kendrick Lamar on a successful tour, SZA made a special appearance at the 2025 Kids’ Choice Awards on Saturday (June 21). While there, she shared a sweet moment with rising child actress Cesily Collette Taylor, who played young Nessarose in the hit film Wicked.
A Memorable Red Carpet Encounter
In a heartwarming Instagram post, 6-year-old Taylor posted a photo with SZA, captioning it, “Just one of them days … when you bump into one of your favorites.” The caption was a fun nod to the SZA movie One of Them Days, marking SZA’s film debut.
Big Wins for SZA and Wicked
Both stars had plenty to celebrate at the event. SZA won two awards—Favorite Female Artist and Favorite Music Collaboration for her track “Luther” with Kendrick Lamar. At the same time, Wicked had a major night, taking home awards for Favorite Movie, Favorite Movie Song (“Defying Gravity”), and Favorite Movie Actress for Ariana Grande.
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SZA Concert Tour Heads to Europe and Australia
As the excitement from the awards show settles, fans are now looking forward to the upcoming SZA concert dates. She’s continuing her Grand National Tour with Kendrick Lamar across Europe, with stops in Germany, the U.K., France, Spain, and more, before ending with six shows in Australia.
Young Nessarose Goes Viral
Cesily Collette Taylor’s performance in Wicked didn’t go unnoticed either. Her one-line delivery — a simple but adorable “yeah” — became a viral sensation on TikTok, with fans calling it one of the most memorable moments of the film.
What’s Next: Wicked: For Good
The story isn’t over yet. Wicked: For Good, the highly anticipated sequel to the 2024 film, will premiere in theaters this November. Speaking with Billboard, lead actress Cynthia Erivo revealed the next chapter will explore darker and more emotional themes, especially for her character Elphaba. “She’s able to access her rage more,” Erivo said. “She is delicious in this next one.”
