'I'm scared s*** to do that!': Idina Menzel looks chic in striped top and gold midi skirt as she talks remaking Beaches at TCA panel

By Dailymail.com Reporter

Published: 19:44 EST, 13 January 2017 | Updated: 02:38 EST, 14 January 2017

She became a superstar for voicing the role of Elsa in Frozen.

And now Idina Menzel has returned to the silver screen in human form for the revival of the legendary 1988 dramedy Beaches.

The 45-year-old singer and actress looked lovely on the TCA red carpet on Friday prior to a panel appearance.

Exciting! Now Idina Menzel has returned to the silver screen in human form for the revival of the legendary 1988 dramedy Beaches

She opted for a tan long-sleeve, striped top, which she left partially unbuttoned. 

On the bottom, she turned heads with a satiny gold skirt which included an incorporated belt and a small split up the front.

A pair of burgundy pointed-toe pumps rounded out the stylish ensemble.

Her long brunette tresses were parted on the right and tossed over her left shoulder. 

Business casual: She opted for a tan long-sleeve, striped top, which she left partially unbuttoned while joined by co-star Nia Long

Eye-catching: On the bottom, she turned heads with a satiny gold skirt which included an incorporated belt and a small split up the front

Brunette beauty: Some light blush, nude lipstick and moderate eye make-up ensured the beauty was ready for her turn in front of the cameras

Some light blush, nude lipstick and moderate eye make-up ensured the beauty was ready for her turn in front of the cameras. 

After taking a seat next to co-star Nia Long, 46, on stage, Idina dished on her initial thoughts about taking on the challenging project.

'Well, if you've noticed, I've never—I don't usually do revivals. There's a reason. Because I'm terrified,' revealed the Broadway star to reporters, according to E!. 

Backstory: After taking a seat next to co-star Nia Long, 46, on stage, Idina dished on her initial thoughts about taking on the challenging project

Important to her: She eventually got a little more personal, admitting 'if I'm being completely honest, I was terrified to do it at first because I love the movie, it's a beautiful, beautiful movie and both of those women—especially Bette Midler, for me—were idol my whole life'

'I'm scared s*** to do that. I like to originate so I don't have to walk in someone else's footsteps, which is why this is actually a departure for me,' clarified the New York-born talent.

Then she got a little more personal, admitting 'if I'm being completely honest, I was terrified to do it at first because I love the movie, it's a beautiful, beautiful movie and both of those women—especially Bette Midler, for me—were idol my whole life.'

Bryan Cranston and Yvette Nicole Brown were also both on hand to chat about their new Crackle series SuperMansion. 

Co-stars: Bryan Cranston and Yvette Nicole Brown were also both on hand to chat about their new Crackle series SuperMansion

Old-timer: In the new stop-motion superhero show, Cranston plays aged leader Titanium Rex

New gal: Brown plays Portia, who will not be introduced until season two debuts in February

In the new stop-motion superhero show, Cranston plays aged leader Titanium Rex, while Brown plays Portia, who will not be introduced until season two debuts in February.

'You have a guy whose past his prime and wants to still be relevant… that’s the underlying relatable theme,' he told the panel.

Melissa McCarthy joiuned husband and frequent collaborator Ben Falcone on stage to talk about their upcoming comedy series Nobodies, which has already been renewed by TV land for a second season before the first has even premiered.

Vanessa Williams and Star Jones were also there to discuss their upcoming drama Daytime Divas, based on Jones' book Satan's Sisters, which in turn was based on her time as a host on The View. 

In the bag: Melissa McCarthy joiuned husband and frequent collaborator Ben Falcone on stage to talk about their upcoming comedy series Nobodies, which has already been renewed by TV land for a second season before the first has even premiered

Juicy: Vanessa Williams and Star Jones were also there to discuss their upcoming drama Daytime Divas, based on Jones' book Satan's Sisters, which in turn was based on her time as a host on The View

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