Predictions for the 2025 Oscars have begun following the acclaimed performances of some of this year’s most anticipated movies. Led by the nominees, Ariana Grande And Zoe Saldana Major Oscar wins for their roles in ‘Wicked’ and ‘Emilia Perez’ respectively.
Variety listed the two stars as strong contenders for the win. Ariana, who shares her excitement for playing Glinda opposite him Cynthia Erivo As for Elphaba, enjoying the movie’s promo tour ahead of its worldwide release this weekend
Ariana is not only nominated for Best Supporting Actress but is considered to have a strong chance of winning. The outlet highlighted her “charm and wit” as a fan-favorite character and her “witty exterior and hidden depth”, in addition to her ‘popular’ portrayal in the movie.
The singer-actress is also receiving praise for her comedic timing and delivery of her one-liners, making it one of the highlights of the movie. “Grande’s Glinda is both endearing and hilarious, making her a strong contender in an awards show that often favors musical talent,” the publication said.
Zoe Saldana will compete in the same category for her role as Rita in ‘Emilia Perez’. Hola spoke with the actress! About her experiences on the sets and intense preparation for her dance numbers, which are one of the highlights of the movie.
“That kind of power comes from being in Rita’s headspace and hearing what Rita is really thinking and what she has to say. It dictates how she moves and what she does because everything comes with a precision dictated by her thoughts,” she explains to HOLA. Did!
The two stars could compete against Isabella Rossellini for ‘Conclave’, Saoirse Ronan for ‘Blitz’ and Monica Barbaro for ‘A Total Unknown’.