Does Ariana Really Deserve an Oscar? Fans Are Split

Are the Oscars just a popularity contest now?
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Oscar nomination season is upon us, and you know what that means: the internet is in full chaos mode, and everyone has suddenly become a certified film critic with very strong opinions.

The Academy dropped their list of nominees on Thursday (Jan 23), and one particular name that caused a major stir online was our girl Ariana Grande. The singer-turned-actress (we might as well call her that now) was nominated for ‘Best Actress in a Supporting Role’ for her portrayal of Glinda in Wicked. Alongside her were other talented actresses including Zoe Saldaña and Felicity Jones.

Now while some were popping confetti and celebrating her big moment, others weren’t exactly on board with the Academy’s choice. So, how does the internet feel about this controversial (or not-so-controversial) news? Here are some of the internet’s reactions to Ariana’s Oscar nomination:

Ariana’s Oscar Nom: Well-Deserved or Overhyped?

Most people would agree that Ari absolutely nailed it as Glinda, and was truly born to play the role. We were hooked, the kids were hooked, and even Ari was hooked to the point where she literally transformed into Glinda in real life (!!).

Following the Oscar nom announcement, Arianators have been hyping her up, pointing out how much effort she put into the role:

https://twitter.com/vodolove/status/1882492000840368140

But not everyone is convinced (like I said, everyone’s suddenly a film critic now). Many people are questioning if Ariana Grande smashed it enough for an Oscar nomination. Was the role really Oscar-worthy?

Some are saying this nomination proves the Oscars are quite literally, all about popular, not about the aptitude (sorry, had to be done), and that this was the prime example.

Others are even claiming Ari just copied Kristin Chenoweth’s portrayal of Glinda from the Broadway production, which doesn’t make her Oscar-worthy (but, like, isn’t that what makes Glinda Glinda?).

Of course, Ariana’s fans aren’t here for the shade. They’ve been clapping back, saying the hate is pure jealousy. It’s not everyday someone snags an Oscar nom with their first major film role! Well, true that!

Did Ariana Steal Someone Else’s Spot?

Many are also feeling salty about Ariana’s nomination because they think it might’ve bumped other actresses—like Margaret Qualley—off the list.

Margaret absolutely slayed her role as Sue in The Substance and was a fan-favorite for an Oscar nomination. Naturally, her absence from the list became one of the hottest topics online, and Ariana took the brunt of it.

Ariana Celebrates Her Nomination

Despite all the noise and hatred online, the singer and actress took to social media to share her gratitude after being nominated.

An emotional Ariana thanked everyone and posted an adorable throwback photo of herself dressed as Dorothy as a kid. “Sharing this with tiny Ari who sat and studied Judy Garland singing Somewhere Over the Rainbow just before the big, beautiful bubble entered. I’m so proud of you, tiny,” she wrote.

Well, I guess we’ll all have to tune in to the Oscars on March 2nd to see if, despite all the drama, Ariana ends up holding a golden statue that, you know, matches the yellow brick road. 

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    Mariana covers celebrity news and gossip at Pop Tales, sharing all the latest tea on stars like Ariana Grande and Taylor Swift. She has experience managing fan sites and translating hundreds of celebrity interviews. Aside from writing, you might find her being part of stan Twitter and diving into anything about the music scene.

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