Key Insights
- Charlie Puth expressed disappointment over the Oscar snubs for Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo.
- The film Wicked: For Good did not receive any nominations at the Oscars.
- Cynthia Erivo was nominated for a Golden Globe for her role as Elphaba.
- Ariana Grande’s performance as Glinda earned her a nomination at the upcoming Actor Awards.
Charlie Puth is a sentimental man when it comes to Wicked: For Good.
The “See You Again” singer came to the defense of Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo after both actresses were snubbed when the 2026 Oscar nominations were announced Jan. 22.
“Ariana and Cynthia not getting nominated for Wicked is such a disappointment,” Charlie wrote on X. “I don’t watch a lot of movies, but I believe the amazing musicality they both showcased should be acknowledged.”
In addition to a lack of nominations for Ariana and Cynthia, Wicked: For Good was also shut out of the Oscar race entirely as it didn’t pick up nominations for Best Picture or for either of its two original songs, “No Place Like Home” and “The Girl in the Bubble.”
While the film didn’t receive any Oscar nominations, Cynthia was recognized for her performance of Elphaba with a nomination at the 2026 Golden Globes, while Ariana’s performance of Glinda was nominated for a Golden Globe as well as Best Supporting Actress at the upcoming Actor Awards, which will be held on March 1.
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