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Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande seem to be holding space for themselves at the Oscars this year with their memorable performances inWicked. Both of them have been strong contenders for the big awards in their respective categories and are also extremely supportive of each others’ work in the film (those tears just never stop).
Grande’s performance as Glinda has generated a lot of buzz and she seems to be among the top contenders for an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress. However,Emilia Perez’s Zoe Saldaña is reportedly coming in at a close second with her incredibly received performance in the musical crime comedy.
Cynthia Erivo gives her vehement support for Ariana Grande to receive an Oscar nomination
The musical of the season,Wicked, hasgained the love of fans from around the world. A prequel toTheWizard of Ozbased on the novel and stage musical of the same name,Wickedtook the world by storm because of its unique creative vision, performances from lead actressesCynthia Erivoand Ariana Grande, and timely themes.
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Not only was the film a box office success (a sequel is set to release this year), but it has also received critical appreciation and seems to be an awards favorite. Both Grande and Erivo have received Golden Globe nominations for Best Supporting Actress and Best Actress respectively, and the film has been nominated for Best Motion Picture.
While the Oscar buzz surroundingAriana Grandehas been increasing and she seems to be at the top of the list, her co-star Erivo gave her endorsement to the singer-actress, citing the incredible amounts of hard work she had done for the film. She said toVariety,
I will raise hell if this lady does not get her nomination. It’s a really f*cking hard job to jump into the middle of something like this and have it be your first time…Lucille Ball: She’s the return of that. And it made her heart happy to do this, which makes me happy.
Grande’s performance as Glinda has received unanimous praise and she has been regarded as a breakout star with the film.
Ariana Grande faces stiff competition from another musical actress this year
2024 brought in several acclaimed performances from stalwart actresses. Be it Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley as two sides of the same body in the most popular horror film of the yearThe Substance, or Isabella Rossellini’s performance in the papal thrillerConclave, the competition is fierce this year.
Ariana Grande’s popularity as a singer and her incredible turn as Glinda inWickedhas definitely gained recognition from both general audiences and critics. She received a Golden Globe nomination and according toVariety, is a strong contender for the Oscar. Historically, singers and musicals have been an Oscar favorite.
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However, she is not the only musical star to be in the mix. In fact, she is not the only pop star in contention as Selena Gomez’s performance in the musical crime filmEmilia Perezhas received similar acclaim from critics and she secured herself a Golden Globe nomination. Her co-star and fellow nomineeZoe Saldañaseems to have the upper hand though.
Saldaña’s performance as Rita, the lawyer, has generated strong buzz within the industry and among critics. Many have commended her for the role and she seems to be a strong competitor for Grande in the Supporting Actress category, even more so than Gomez. Saldaña’s box office history has also made her a strong presence.
Nishanth A
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Nishanth A is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on TV shows with over 2,000 articles published. He has been an entertainment journalist for the past two years and a scriptwriter at various corporations before that, working on educational content. With a Communications, English Literature, and Psychology triple major, Nishanth usually covers news and analyses on Star Trek, particularly Strange New Worlds and The Next Generation; Doctor Who, the DCU, and more.A Nolan fan, Nishanth spends his time exploring the filmographies of various directors with an auteurial style or can be found making short movies of his own. He has also contributed as a feature writer for Film Companion, focusing on the South division.
