the girl who becomes the Wicked Witch of the West in The Wizard of Oz, without turning to one of the most iconic portrayals for inspiration. "Margaret Hamilton was definitely a touchstone for me ...

With Wicked in theaters, PEOPLE is looking back at The Wizard of Oz Margaret Hamilton, the actress who played the Wicked Witch of the West, was burned on set, and removing the makeup around the wounds ...

When people see her, they will scream... Cynthia Erivo knew there was no way she could play Elphaba, the girl who becomes the Wicked Witch of the West in The Wizard of Oz, without turning to one of ...

The most successful movie musical opening ever keeps on flying high. (SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "DEFYING GRAVITY") CYNTHIA ERIVO: (As Elphaba, singing) I think I'll try defying gravity. SHAPIRO: Long ...

CYNTHIA ERIVO: (As Elphaba, singing) It's time to try defying gravity. I think I'll try defying gravity. And you can't pull me down. SIMON: Long before the Broadway musical and now the new movie ...

Eighty-five years ago, Judy Garland, Margaret Hamilton ... the flying monkeys and the Wicked Witch of the West's immortal line, "I'll get you, my pretty, and your little dog, too!" ...

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Margaret Hamilton (December 9, 1902 – May 16, 1985) was an American film actress known for her portrayal of the Wicked Witch of the West in the 1939 film ...