Ariana Grande Loses Critics Choice Supporting Actress

Ariana Grande Misses Out on Best Supporting Actress at 2026 Critics Choice Awards for Role in Wicked: For Good
Ariana Grande Loses Critics Choice Supporting Actress
The 31st annual Critics Choice Awards , held on January 4, 2026 , delivered a star‑studded kickoff to the awards season — but it was a bittersweet night for Wicked: For Good fans and for Ariana Grande , who narrowly missed out on winning Best Supporting Actress for her performance as Glinda the Good Witch A Night of Celebration — and Stiff Competition Ariana Grande, widely praised for her role in the Wicked sequel, was officially nominated in the Best Supporting Actress category, placing her among an esteemed slate of performers including Elle Fanning ( Sentimental Value ), Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas ( Sentimental Value ), Wunmi Mosaku ( Sinners ), Teyana Taylor ( One Battle After Another ), and eventual winner Amy Madigan for Weapons .  Despite her nomination — and a heartfelt campaign that included a personal letter shared with Critics Choice voters explaining how meaningful and demanding the role of Glinda was to her — Grande ultimately did not take home the award . Amy Madigan, celebrated for her u…