The way Ethan Slater celebrated Ariana Grande’s Oscar nomination

Ariana Grande She officially received her first nomination ever, and is receiving support from her boyfriend, Ethan Slater. The news broke on Thursday morning, and the “Baddies” co-stars shared the moment in a low-key, sad way.

Ariana Grande received a nomination for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her portrayal of Glinda The Good Witch in Jon M. Chu’s 2024 adaptation of “Wicked.”

Slater, who plays BOQ in the movie “Wicked,” posted a rare photo of Grande standing on a hotel balcony in London, holding a bunch of light pink balloons.

Grande later recreated the photo on her Instagram Stories, where she delighted fans with the intimate look on their celebratory day.

Before receiving her first Academy Award nomination, Grande reflected on how her role as Glinda in Wicked left a lasting impression — not only on her craft, but also on her sense of self. Even with the film’s production completed, Grande remains deeply connected to the world of Oz.

“People may be underestimating how long it took to find these women and disappear with them.” diverse During a previous interview. “So when certain regressions or mannerisms take a while to dissolve, sometimes people scoff. But we had a job to do, and we had things to lose—because that’s what the piece asked for.”

Grande, known for her sharp wit and self-awareness, couldn’t resist enjoying one physical change left over from her time as a skinner.

“And you know, I’m still looking for my eyebrows,” she joked, referring to her honey-blonde brows—one of many transformations she’s embraced throughout her career. “I’ll tell you if I find them—I hope I don’t.”

The highly anticipated film also stars Cynthia Evo Kelfaba, Jonathan Bailey As Prince Fierro, and Jeff Goldblum As the Wizard of Oz.

“I pick my head up between sobs to say thank you so much to @theacademy for this incomprehensible recognition,” she wrote. “I can’t stop crying, so as not to surprise anyone.”

She called the nomination “humble and deeply resonant” and praised her fellow nominees as “wonderful actors.”

Grande also took time to praise the cast of “villains,” giving a nod to director Jon M. Chu, who missed out on a best director nomination. “Thank you for being the most incredibly wonderful leader, human being, and friend,” she wrote. “I’m deeply proud of my beautiful ‘punk’ family.”

The singer specifically highlighted her co-star Cynthia Ivo, who received a nomination for Best Actress in a Leading Role. “I am so proud of Elfie, my sister, my dear cynthiaerivo. Your brilliance never ends, and you deserve every tulip in every garden. I love you unconditionally, always.”

She concluded her emotional post with a playful nod to the musical, writing, “Lemon, watermelon and pear, oh.”

It appears that Grande and Slater celebrated the Oscar news together in London, where she was seen earlier in the week at a cosmopolitan luncheon with Erivo. The couple met on the set of “Wicked” and began dating in 2023, though they have largely kept their relationship out of the spotlight due to public criticism.

The “Victorious” alum was previously married to Dalton Gomez for two years, while Slater was married to Lily Jay for about four years before they started dating. Despite early speculation, Grande has strongly denied any overlap between their relationship and their previous marriages.

Grande is ahead of Monica Barbaro (“Complete Anonymous”), Felicity Jones (“Brutal”), Isabella Rossellini (“Contour”), and Zoe Saldana (“Emilia Perez”) in the category. Along with Grande’s nomination, Wicked scored a total of 10 nominations, including Best Picture, Best Original Score, Costume Design, and Visual Effects.

While Grande is reveling in her groundbreaking Oscar moment, it’s clear she’s ready to defy gravity on and off the screen.