Ariana Grande reacts to first ever Oscar nod

Ariana Grande just admitted that she "can't stop crying" after receiving her first Oscar nod for her role in the 2024 film, Wicked.

The 7 Rings crooner, who portrayed the role of Glinda the Good Witch has been nominated for an Academy Award in the category of Best Actress in a Supporting Role.

Taking to her official Instagram, Grande penned a lengthy note reacting to the Oscar nomination, writing, “picking my head up in between sobs to say thank you so much to @theacademy for this unfathomable recognition. i cannot stop crying, to no one’s surprise.”

"i’m humbled and deeply honored to be in such brilliant company and 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,” the Thank U, Next singer added.

She continued, "thank you again, from the bottom of my heart, for this acknowledgement @theacademy."

Grande then proceeded to pay a sentimental tribute to Wicked director Jon M. Chu and her co-star Cynthia Erivo, who also received an Oscar nod in the category of Best Actress in a Leading role for her portrayal of Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West.

"thank you @jonmchu for taking this chance on me and for being the most unbelievably brilliant leader, human being, and most fierce friend. i am so deeply proud of my beautiful Wicked family,” Grande wrote.

She also noted, "i am so proud of my Elphie, my sister, my dear @cynthiaerivo. your brilliance is never ending and you deserve every flower (tulip) in every garden. i love you unconditionally, always.”

"i don’t quite have all my words yet, i’m still trying to breathe. but thank you. oh my goodness, thank you. Universal, Marc, my family, my heart. lemons and melons and pears, oh my. (sic)" Ariana Grande concluded.