Fans of Wicked: For Good were dealt a wicked hand on Thursday (Jan. 22) when the nominations for the 98th Academy Awards were announced and the box office hit movie musical was totally shut out. After 2024’s first part garnered 10 Oscar nominations at the 2025 awards — making it one of the year’s three most-nominated films — this time around stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo were denied entry onto the short roster of actors who have received two Oscar nods for playing the same role in two different films.
While it appeared neither woman had publicly responded to the shut-out at press time, singer Charlie Puth definitely had something to say about it in an X post where he decried the non-noms. “Ariana and Cynthia not getting nominated for Wicked is such a disappointment,” wrote Puth. “I don’t watch a lot of movies, but I believe the amazing musicality they both showcased should be acknowledged.”
In addition to the actors and director Jon M. Chu being shut out, the movie’s two original songs, “No Place Like Home” and “The Girl in the Bubble,” also failed to make the cut.
Fans seemed hopeful that Grande, 32, might receive a nomination for best supporting actress for her role as Glinda in the film after the first part of the big screen adaptation of the hit Broadway musical scored 10 nods, including best picture, best actress (for Erivo) and best supporting actress for Ariana; Erivo was nominated best actress at this year’s Golden Globes, while Grande received a best supporting actress Globe nom.
And Arianators weren’t shy about voicing their displeasure. “I’ve been on social media because sometimes a mental health break is needed but NOT nominating Ariana Grande for best supporting actress ensures she doesn’t make history and was done deliberately. Convince me otherwise @TheAcademy, I’m not gonna boycott the #Oscars but you’re wrong for this one!!!!!,” wrote one aggrieved super fan.
Another was equally irate, saying, “I can’t believe we are living in a world where Ariana Grande doesn’t receive one single televised award for filming a 5 hour movie that is a masterclass in transitioning back and forth seamlessly from comedy to emotional trauma all while singing at a Broadway caliber level. I’m just shook.”
The 98th Oscars will air live on ABC on March 15, at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m PT. Conan O’Brien will host the show for the second year in a row.
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