The world of Wicked has stepped beyond the stage once again, reshaping awards-season buzz as Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande secure their second Golden Globe nominations.
Their performances, one grounded in raw emotional force, the other shimmering with pop-infused vulnerability, have pushed the long-anticipated film into the center of Hollywood’s December conversation.
What began as a beloved Broadway tale now arrives reframed, carrying the weight of expectation and the thrill of reinvention. These dual nods mark more than recognition for two stars; they signal a rare moment in musical cinema where nostalgia, spectacle, and artistry converge.
Historic Double Nod for “Wicked: For Good”
The recently announced 2026 Golden Globe Awards nominations have turned a spotlight back on Wicked: For Good, as both Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande earned their second consecutive Globe nods for the same roles they portrayed last year.
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Erivo was nominated for Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, while Grande secured a nomination for Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture.
That dual recognition — from the lead and supporting categories — marks a milestone: it’s the first time in Golden Globes history that two actors from the same film have been nominated twice for the same respective roles.
What This Means for Erivo, Grande and the Film
For Cynthia Erivo, this second nomination is especially significant: she becomes the first Black woman ever to be recognized twice in the Golden Globes’ Lead Actress (Musical/Comedy) category. Celebrating the news, she wrote that it felt “like the cherry on top” of her journey as Elphaba, acknowledging the creative team behind the film.
Ariana Grande, who plays Glinda, described her repeat nomination as “deeply honored” and “blindsiding.” She admitted that getting recognized again for the same role is something she never expected, adding emotional weight to what is already a rare awards-season phenomenon.
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The film itself also saw strong overall recognition: Wicked: For Good received a total of five Golden Globe nominations this year. Beyond acting, the project was also acknowledged for its music — two original songs were nominated — and for its commercial and cinematic success via a Cinematic and Box Office Achievement nod.
A Rare Feat in Awards History
This back-to-back nomination for both actresses positions them in a very exclusive club. If they were to secure a win (or further succeed in future awards), they would mirror a handful of legendary performers who have been honored multiple times for the same role — a feat that remains rare across major film accolades.
For Wicked, a film adapting a beloved stage musical and taking its characters from stage to screen, the nominations reinforce that the cinematic reinterpretation resonated deeply with the critics and voters alike. Whether these nominations translate into wins remains to be seen, but the message is already clear: the world’s still listening to Elphaba and Glinda’s story.
