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Ariana Grande Receives Second Golden Globe Nomination for ‘Wicked’ Role
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The singer and actress has been nominated for best Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role, Motion Picture at the 2026 Golden Globes for her role as Glinda in Wicked: For Good.
Background: The ‘Wicked’ Films
Ariana Grande is receiving critical acclaim for her portrayal of Glinda in the upcoming Wicked film series. This nomination marks her second for the role, having been previously nominated for her work in the first Wicked film. The films are based on the popular Broadway musical Wicked, which itself is based on the novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory Maguire.
The nomination Details
Ariana Grande is nominated alongside Emily Blunt for The Smashing Machine, elle Fanning, Danielle Brooks, and Da’Vine Joy Randolph for her performance in Wicked: For Good. The 2026 Golden Globes nominations were announced on December 11, 2023.
ariana Grande’s Reaction
“It is definitely just as exciting [as last year’s nomination] and kind of blindsiding. You don’t expect something like this, let alone [for it] to happen twice for the same role,” Grande told The Hollywood Reporter about the 2026 golden Globes nod.”So I’m just deeply honored. I’m just really moved by it.”
What is the Golden Globe Award?
The Golden Globe Awards are an annual American award ceremony presented by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA). Recognizing outstanding achievements in both American and international film and television, the Golden Globes are a significant precursor to the Academy Awards (Oscars). The awards are divided into separate categories for film and television.
Past Golden Globe Nominations for Ariana Grande
| Year | Category | film/Show | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Best Performance by a female Actor in a Supporting Role – Motion Picture | Wicked | Nominee |
| 2026 | Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role – Motion Picture | Wicked: For Good | Pending |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- When is the 2026 Golden Globes ceremony? The ceremony will be held on January 5, 2026.
- What is Wicked about? Wicked tells the story of the W
