Ariana Grande’s Dream Comes True With First-Ever Oscar Nomination For ‘Wicked’ Role
Ariana Grande has made an exciting step in her career by receiving her first-ever nomination for an Academy Award. The talented singer and actress has been nominated for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Glinda in the highly anticipated film Wicked.
At just 31 years old, Grande now stands among other nominees like Monica Barbaro for A Complete Unknown, Felicity Jones for The Brutalist, Isabella Rossellini for Conclave, and Zoe Saldaña for her performance in Emilia Pérez.
Ariana Grande’s Emotional Celebration and Gratitude
After the announcement, Grande took to social media, where she could not hide her emotions. She shared a touching throwback photo of herself as a child, dressed as Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz, accompanied by a clip of her singing the famous song “Defying Gravity.”
In her heartfelt Instagram message, she expressed, "Picking my head up in between sobs to say thank you so much to @theacademy for this unfathomable recognition. I cannot stop crying, to no one’s surprise," reflecting on how far she has come in her career.
As she looked back on her journey, Grande praised her younger self for having big dreams and acknowledged the inspiration she drew from Judy Garland: "I’m humbled and deeply honored to be in such brilliant company and sharing this with Tiny Ari, who sat and studied Judy Garland singing Somewhere Over the Rainbow just before the big, beautiful bubble entered. I’m so proud of you, Tiny." She also thanked the Academy for this significant acknowledgment.
In addition, she expressed her pride in her Wicked family, including director Jon M. Chu, whom she called an "unbelievably brilliant leader and fierce friend," and her co-star Cynthia Erivo, who has also received a nomination for Best Actress.
Grande added, "I am so deeply proud of my beautiful Wicked family. I am so proud of my Elphie, my sister, and my dear @cynthiaerivo. Your brilliance is never-ending, and you deserve every flower (tulip) in every garden. I love you unconditionally, always... I don’t quite have all my words yet, I’m still trying to breathe. But thank you. Oh my goodness, thank you. Universal, Marc, my family, my heart, lemons and melons and pears, oh my. 🫧"
Wicked Shines with 10 Oscar Nominations
This year, the movie Wicked has received significant recognition, earning a total of 10 Oscar nominations. It ties as the second-most-nominated film of the year.
Aside from the Oscars, Grande's performance has already won appreciation from critics, leading to nominations at both the Critics’ Choice Awards and the SAG Awards, making her a strong contender this awards season.
The Oscars ceremony will be hosted by Conan O’Brien and broadcast live from the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, promising a night filled with stars and surprises.
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