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ARIANA Grande was reportedly left furious after ‘Wicked: For Good’ was shut out of the 2026 Academy Award nominations.
The singer and actress, who previously earned awards attention for her work in the ‘Wicked’ franchise, was surprised by the outcome after also landing recognition at the Golden Globes and Critics’ Choice Awards this season.
The sequel failed to receive any Oscar nominations, a sharp contrast to the first ‘Wicked’ film, which earned 10 nods.
“She’s spiralling into a terrible funk,” an insider told Radar Online. “Ariana feels like the rug has been pulled out from under her.”
Grande had spoken warmly in the past about how meaningful it was to feel embraced by the industry, making the latest awards-season turn a notable moment for fans following her acting journey.
“She poured everything into the role,” noted the insider. “To get no recognition for it has totally knocked her sideways.”
The conversation around the snub has also spread across the music and film worlds, with artists including Charlie Puth and Charli XCX reportedly expressing surprise over Grande’s exclusion.
Cynthia Erivo, Grande’s ‘Wicked’ co-star, has also remained part of the broader discussion surrounding the film’s awards run.
Meanwhile, Ethan Slater has been mentioned in reports as a source of support for Grande as she navigates the disappointment.
While reactions to the snub continue to circulate, Grande remains one of pop culture’s most closely watched stars, and fans will be looking ahead to what comes next in her music and screen career.
