Ariana Grande received her first Oscar nomination as the best supporting actress for her role as Glinda in the musical film “Wicked”. In an interview with “Variety” she was asked whether she assesses this recognition higher than a grammy nomination. Then she answered with a laugh: “Oh my god. I bury my head in my handkerchief box. Um … next question. “
Ariana Grande: Your relationship with the “Magician of Oz”
Ariana Grande shared her joy and gratitude with her fans on Instagram. She thanked the Academy for the “incredible recognition” and also remembered her childhood with some pictures and videos, in which she imitated Judy Garland in her role in “The Wizard of Oz”.
“I raise my head between the sobs to thank the Academy for this incredible recognition. I can’t stop crying, which is not surprising. I am humble and feel deeply honored to be in such a brilliant company and to share this with the little Ari who, like Judy Garland, sang somewhere Over the Rainbow ‘. I’m so proud of you, little mouse. “
Arian Grande also praised director Jon M. Chu and her co-actress Cynthia Erivo, who also received an Oscar nomination as the best leading actress for her role as Elphaba. Grande wrote: “I am so incredibly proud of my wonderful Wicked family. I am so proud of my Elphie, my sister, my dear Cynthia. Your brilliance is inexhaustible and you only earn the best. I love you unconditionally, always. “
Ten Oscar nominations for “Wicked”
The film adaptation of “Wicked” directed by Jon M. Chu was nominated for ten Oscars, including in the categories “Best Film”, “Best Film Music” and “Best Visual Effects”. The film, which came to cinemas in November 2024, tells the history of the “Wizard of Oz” and illuminates the relationship between Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) and Glinda (Ariana Grande).
Ariana Grande, who has already received 18 Grammy nominations and two Grammy awards, enters new terrain in her career with the Oscar nomination. The awarding of the 97th Academy Awards takes place on March 2, 2025 in Los Angeles instead of “Wicked” based on the Broadway musical of the same name, which has recorded over $ 3.5 billion worldwide since its premiere in 2003. The film adaptation was praised by critics and has already achieved over $ 700 million on the global box office.