The pop singer and costar Cynthia Erivo offer up behind-the-scenes secrets in the movie's digital bonus features
Ethan Slater is marking Ariana Grande 's first Oscar nomination with a sweet tribute. Shortly after the announcement on Thursday, the actor shared a photo of his "Wicked" co-star on Instagram. The image captures Grande from behind, standing on a balcony with pink balloons in hand, gazing out a window.
The Oscar nominations were announced Thursday morning by Bowen Yang and Rachel Sennott. “Emilia Pérez” led with 13 nods, followed by “Wicked” and “The Brutalist” with 10 each. In addition to Grande’s nod, Cynthia Erivo – who played Elphaba in the film – earned recognition in the best lead actress category on Thursday.
How wild is that? Eigenberg has had a long career as an actor, outside of playing Steve in Sex and the City, And Just Like That, and the movies. So no one expected for him to voice one of the animals in Wicked, and have just one line of dialogue in the movie musical. But clearly Grande is a fan.
Ethan Slater shared a rare photo of girlfriend and 'Wicked' costar Ariana Grande with pink balloons following her Best Supporting Actress Oscar nomination
I’m so proud of you, tiny. thank you again, from the bottom of my heart, for this acknowledgement @theacademy.”
Wicked stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande will be traveling from London to the U.S. when Oscar nominations are announced.
Thursday, Jan. 23 was Oscar nominations day, and it was a memorable morning for Ariana Grande. She was recognized for her role as Glinda in Wicked in the Best Supporting Actress category, and her boyfriend, Ethan Slater, couldn’t be happier for her.
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Ariana Grande has officially earned her first-ever Oscar nomination, and she is receiving support from her boyfriend, Ethan Slater.