Wizard of Oz Fact #67: Wicked’s Elphaba Was Born Green Due to a Potion
In ‘Wicked,’ Elphaba’s green skin is the result of a mysterious potion consumed by her mother. This origin story reframes her appearance as a symbol of prejudice rather than villainy.
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Source: Wicked (2003)
