Cynthia Erivo exhibited high-fashion drama in a showstopping gown at the U.K. premiere of “Wicked.” On November 18, the actor wore a neoteric gown from Schiaparelli while gracing the red carpet at The Royal Festival Hall in London.

Make-up artist Joanna Simkins chats exclusively to ELLE UK about the inspiration behind the actor's look, her affinity for skin tools, and why Erivo always works out before a premiere.

See photos of the U.K. premiere of "Wicked" Monday with Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jeff Goldblum, Michelle Yeoh, Jonathan Bailey and others.