From auditionee to “Glinda” to Oscar nominee, fans couldn’t be prouder of singer-songwriter and actress Ariana Grande.
Back in November 2024, fans all over the globe soared with enthusiasm as the Broadway musical Wicked got its own movie adaptation, starring Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda. From exciting behind-the-scenes sneak peeks to dazzling costumes and jaw-dropping sets, the adaptation truly made the musical a global sensation.
On January 23, the Oscars officially announced the 2025 nominees, with Grande earning a nod for Best Supporting Actress.
Grande’s fans and social media users couldn’t contain their excitement over the thrilling news, showering her with praise for her career-defining moments. “The most deserved— Our Glinda!” fans tweeted. Another added, “from watching her on Nickelodeon to seeing her get nominated at the Oscars. I’m so proud of you Ariana!”
watching this video now is insane 🥲 the fact NOBODY believed in ariana at all until she shattered expectations despite a difficult audition & her own public persona.. she was even humble enough to accept possibly not being the right fit. but now shes an oscar nominated glinda 🥹 pic.twitter.com/J7UgN6FADe
— ariana grande gifs (@vodolove) January 23, 2025
ARIANA GRANDE OSCAR NOMINATED ACTRESS pic.twitter.com/JHXwYoOfno
— arianators wildin (@arianatorswildt) January 23, 2025
oscar nominated ariana grande. pic.twitter.com/WuXZ8Um5Bo
— b ☀️ (@sheeshgwws) January 25, 2025
AND WHEN YOU MENTION ARIANA GRANDE-BUTERA MAKE SURE TO PUT OSCAR NOMINATED IN FRONT OF IT BITCH! pic.twitter.com/Ri3CrwhS4h
— adi (@buwygfiib) January 23, 2025
EVERYBODY doubted her. she was laughed at anf made fun of, even jon m chu didn‘t want to cast her and made her jump through hopps. and yet… SHE PROVED HERSELF.
ARIANA GRANDE-BUTERA IS AN OSCAR NOMINATED ACTRESS, AND ONE OF THE BIGGEST ARTISTS IN THE WORLD. https://t.co/zzuKQnhk2Z pic.twitter.com/slocgBnn0T
— momo 💋 (@amazingmomo_) January 23, 2025
Grande then took to her social media account to thank the Academy for the recognition, sharing a photo of her younger self.
“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. thank you again, from the bottom of my heart, for this acknowledgement @theacademy,” she wrote.
The actress also expressed gratitude towards Wicked’s director, Jonathan Murray Chu, and her co-star Cynthia Erivo, who played the role of Elphaba.
Congratulations, Ariana!
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