Ariana Grande Addresses First 2025 Oscars Nom With Nostalgic Throwback

The 31-year-old actress acquired a nod within the Finest Supporting Actress class for her portrayal of Glinda, the beloved Good Witch, within the extremely anticipated musical adaptation of “Depraved.”

Shortly after the 2025 Oscar nominations had been introduced, Ariana Grande took to Instagram to share her emotional response.

“Choosing my head up in between sobs to say thanks a lot to @theacademy for this unfathomable recognition,” she started to write down in her prolonged caption. “I can’t cease crying, to nobody’s shock.”

She went on to precise how “humbled” and “deeply honored” she is “to be in such sensible firm and sharing this with tiny Ari who sat and studied Judy Garland singing ‘Someplace Over the Rainbow’ simply earlier than the large, stunning bubble entered. I’m so pleased with you, tiny.”

She additionally expressed her gratitude and love for the mission, her co-stars, and director Jon M. Chu.

“Thanks @jonmchu for taking this opportunity on me and for being essentially the most unbelievably sensible chief, human being, and most fierce good friend,” Grande wrote. “I’m so deeply pleased with my stunning ‘Depraved’ household. I’m so pleased with my Elphie, my sister, my expensive @cynthiaerivo. Your brilliance is unending and also you deserve each flower (tulip) in each backyard. I like you unconditionally, all the time.”

The actress concluded with, “I don’t fairly have all my phrases but, I’m nonetheless attempting to breathe. However thanks. Oh my goodness, thanks. Common, Marc, my household, my coronary heart. Lemons and melons and pears, oh my. [bubbles emoji].”

Forward of the Oscar noms, Grande mirrored on her evolving voice — a reminder that, even with manufacturing full, she stays deeply related to Oz.

“Possibly folks underestimate how lengthy we spent discovering and disappearing into these ladies,” Grande advised Variety on the time. “So when sure inflections or mannerisms take time to soften away, generally folks poke enjoyable. However we had a job to do, and we had issues to get misplaced in — as a result of that’s what the piece required.”

“I feel that may keep,” she stated. “Galinda required a number of vocal work for me. Sure issues possibly received’t soften away. Some will, however I’m actually grateful for the items that may stick with us eternally. What a wonderful factor to be left with, and to really feel the ghost of daily.”

Grande continued, “And, you already know, I’m nonetheless on the lookout for my eyebrows.” (Grande has cycled via seems to be as she’s reinvented herself all through her profession, and today, her daintily formed, honey-blond eyebrows are nonetheless of their Galinda period.) “I’ll let you already know if I discover them — I hope I don’t.”

Grande joins a powerful lineup of nominees within the Finest Supporting Actress class. The total record is as follows:

• Monica Barbaro, “A Full Unknown”
• Ariana Grande, “Depraved”
• Felicity Jones, “The Brutalist”
• Isabella Rossellini, “Conclave”
• Zoe Saldaña, “Emilia Pérez”

Directed by Jon M. Chu, “Depraved” has been a labor of affection for Grande, and her nomination highlights her transformative journey from pop icon to acclaimed actress.

Followers and critics alike are celebrating her well-deserved recognition, and anticipation for the movie’s full launch continues to develop.

“If you say Ariana Grande, You higher ensure you put ACADEMY AWARD NOMINEE in entrance of it,” one X person expressed.

“ARIANA GRANDE-BUTERA IS NOW A OSCAR NOMINEE. I CAN’T STOP CRYING,” one other stated.

“I current to you Oscar nominee Ariana Grande, girls,” a 3rd wrote, including a photograph of Grande in her Glinda costume.

The 2025 Oscars will air on Sunday, March 2, at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT.