Ariana Grande receives invitation to join The Academy, leaving fans wondering what’s next

After her breathtaking performance at the Oscars this year, Ariana Grande has officially been invited to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences as part of its 2025 membership class. Ariana has been nominated for her roles in Wicked (2024) and Don’t Look Up (2021), thus becoming a part of an elite crew of 534 potential members from across the globe. The optimism is also helped by the fact that the initiation comes on the day of Ariana's 32nd birthday.

Ariana Grande is already considered one of the most successful recording artists of her generation, although in recent years, she has also been making some headway in the movie business. While her performance in the Jennifer Lawrence and Leonardo DiCaprio starrer Don't Look Up boosted her career in acting, her performance in Wicked is what truly cemented her status as a serious actress.

Grande was nominated for the Best Supporting Actress award at the Oscars this year for her role as Glinda in Wicked: Part One. Although the award ultimately went to Zoë Saldaña, Ariana's nomination marked a major milestone in her acting career. The singer is thereby in good company with her Wicked co-star Cynthia Erivo at the Academy. With this invitation, she will have the opportunity to be a part of the voting body that determines future winners at the Oscars. The news has also stirred excitement on social media as dozens of fans have voiced their praise for the artist.

Fan reactions to Ariana Grande's invitation to the Academy

Ariana Grande's invitation has sparked endless memes, with some fans photoshopping her into scenes from Oscar-winning films, while others were already creating her mock acceptance speeches. While debates around Ariana's hypothetical future Academy wins dominated the conversations, the news also saw the revival of fan-made feuds between the pop star and other artists.

One user on X commented:

"And nothing for zoe saldana"

Another one quipped:

"Yup so she can vote for herself next award season"

Yet another user exclaimed:

"Oh she’s getting that Oscar next year OMGGGGG"

A fourth fan wrote:

"Shes gonna turn it down for sure but i hope she doesnt"

One user suggested:

"I mean, its an automatic invitation since she just got nominated lmao"

One fan chimed in:

"Omg yes and on the day of her birthday man her luck is unlimited!!"

Other celebrities who have made it to this year list of Academy invites beside Ariana are Jeremy Strong, Sebastian Stan, Monica Barbaro, Aubrey Plaza, Jason Momoa, Jodie Comer, Dave Bautista, Brandi Carlile, Andrew Watt, Branford Marsalis, Conan O Brian, Jimmy Kimmel, Raj Kapoor, Adriana Paz among others.

The inclusion of Ariana Grande also reflects well on the Academy's efforts to recognize a variety of performers from the field of entertainment.

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