Ariana Grande Addresses First 2025 Oscars Nom With Nostalgic Throwback

The 31-year-old actress obtained a nod within the Greatest 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 have 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 not 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 massive, lovely bubble entered. I’m so pleased with you, tiny.”

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

“Thanks @jonmchu for taking this opportunity on me and for being probably the most unbelievably sensible chief, human being, and most fierce pal,” Grande wrote. “I’m so deeply pleased with my lovely ‘Depraved’ household. I’m so pleased with my Elphie, my sister, my expensive @cynthiaerivo. Your brilliance is endless 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 making an attempt 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 linked to Oz.

“Perhaps 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, typically 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 believe which may keep,” she mentioned. “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 can stick with us perpetually. What a wonderful factor to be left with, and to really feel the ghost of day by day.”

Grande continued, “And, you realize, I’m nonetheless in search of my eyebrows.” (Grande has cycled by way of appears as she’s reinvented herself all through her profession, and lately, her daintily formed, honey-blond eyebrows are nonetheless of their Galinda period.) “I’ll let you realize if I discover them — I hope I don’t.”

Grande joins a powerful lineup of nominees within the Greatest Supporting Actress class. The total checklist 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.

“While 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 mentioned.

“I current to you Oscar nominee Ariana Grande, women,” 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.