Grande’s Glinda is perfectly funny and self-involved while still maintaining an emotional sincerity and likability.

In the past 20 years, supporting actresses from musicals have won the Oscar three times.

This makes Ariana Grande the most famous name in the biggest movie of the year.

Ariana Grande as Glinda in Wicked

In addition to such public support, big campaigns have certainly helped nominees win with voters in the past.

She was funny, likable, and surprisingly complex.

She has already won awards in critics' circles and has been nominated at all the biggest awards ceremonies.

An edited image of Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda in Wicked with a gold background.

The Oscars are often considered the most prestigious awards show in the industry and date back to 1929.

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Glinda trying to relax in Wicked

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Ariana Grande wearing the pink bubble dress as Glinda in Wicked

Wicked adapts the Broadway musical into a two-part film, following the unlikely friendship between Elphaba, born with green skin, and Glinda, a popular aristocrat, in the Land of Oz. As they navigate their contrasting paths, they evolve into Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.

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Wicked adapts the Broadway musical into a two-part film, following the unlikely friendship between Elphaba, born with green skin, and Glinda, a popular aristocrat, in the Land of Oz. As they navigate their contrasting paths, they evolve into Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.

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The Oscars, also known as The Academy Awards, is an annual awards show celebrating workers in the film industry for their artistic and technical abilities. The Oscars are often considered the most prestigious awards show in the industry and date back to 1929. The 96th Academy Awards will be held on March 10, 2024, and be hosted by Jimmy Kimmel on ABC.

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