Ariana Grande Overwhelmed by Oscar Nomination for “Wicked”

Ariana Grande has expressed overwhelming emotion after receiving an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the hit movie “Wicked.” Known predominantly for her pop music career, Grande shared her gratitude on Instagram, emphasizing the significance of this recognition in her acting career.

Accompanying her heartfelt message was a nostalgic photo of her as a child dressed as Dorothy from “The Wizard of Oz,” highlighting her long-standing connection to the world of performing arts.

“Picking my head up in between sobs to say thank you so much to @theacademy for this unfathomable recognition,” Grande wrote. “I cannot stop crying, to no one’s surprise. I’m humbled and deeply honoured to be in such brilliant company and to share this with the 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.”

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She continued her appreciation, “Thank you again, from the bottom of my heart, for this acknowledgement @theacademy. Thank you @jonmchu for taking this chance on me and for being the most unbelievably brilliant leader, human being, and most fierce friend. I am so deeply proud of my beautiful Wicked family.”

Grande also extended her gratitude toward her co-star, “I am so proud of my Elphie, my sister, my dear @cynthiaerivo. Your brilliance is never-ending, and you deserve every flower (tulip) in every garden. I love you unconditionally, always.”

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Reflecting on her emotional state, Grande added, “I don’t quite have all my words yet, I’m still trying to breathe. But thank you. Oh my goodness, thank you. Universal, Marc, my family, my heart.”

She whimsically concluded, “Lemons and melons and pears, oh my.”