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Ariana Grande addresses Wicked co-star being snubbed from awards

I want to challenge myself, says Ariana Grande
  • Ariana Grande has responded to the awards snubs received by her Wicked: For Good co-star Cynthia Erivo and director John M. Chu.
  • Erivo, who portrays Elphaba, was not nominated for an Actor Award this year, despite having been nominated for the first Wicked film last year.
  • Chu was also overlooked by the Directors Guild of America Awards.
  • Grande, who received an Actor Award nomination for her supporting role as Glinda, praised Erivo and Chu, stating their impact is undeniable, and their work deserves recognition.
  • The actor and pop star insisted that her snubbed collaborators deserved “all the flowers this world can grow,” highlighting their significant contributions to the film.
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