‘Wicked’ Costars Cynthia Erivo & Ariana Grande Snag Big Oscar Nominations

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande are in all probability feeling “Popular” proper about now … they each simply landed Oscar nominations for his or her work in “Wicked.”

The full list of nominees was introduced early Thursday morning, with Cynthia nominated for Greatest Actress in a Main Position, and Ariana scored a spot within the Actress in a Supporting Position class … the place fellow former little one star Selena Gomez was notably snubbed for her work in “Emilia Pérez.”

Their nominations weren’t stunning, given the best way “Wicked” dominated the field workplace on the finish of 2024, however it’s received to really feel good for Cynthia and Ariana … who placed on one hell of a press tour when the musical film dropped in November.

Ariana was critically moved by the nomination … as she posted her gratitude to Instagram shortly after her huge honor was introduced.

Alongside a video of herself singing “The Wizard and I” from “Wicked” as a child, she wrote … “i cannot stop crying, to no one’s surprise. 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 additionally shouted out her costar and declared Cynthia deserved “every flower (tulip) in every garden.”

Monday’s nomination marks the pop star’s first for the Academy Awards … whereas Cynthia’s 2025 nomination is her third, having been beforehand nominated in 2019 for Greatest Actress and Unique Music for her work in “Harriet.”

Nonetheless, neither Ariana nor Cynthia are shoo-ins for the highest honor heading into March’s awards present. Ariana is at the moment a frontrunner towards “Emilia Pérez” star Zoe Saldana — who took dwelling the Golden Globe earlier this month.

As for Cynthia, she must beat out Demi Moore, Karla Sofia Gascon, Mikey Madison, and Fernanda Torres … all of whom gave critically acclaimed performances final yr.