Ariana Grande's Emotional Struggle After Oscars Snub: Coping with Disappointment

Ariana Grande, the talented songbird, was reportedly devastated by her exclusion from the 2026 Academy Awards nominations. Sources close to her revealed that she is struggling to cope with the snub and has withdrawn into a deep funk. Grande had high hopes for her performance in the sequel to "Wicked," titled "Wicked: For Good," especially after receiving nominations at the Golden Globes and Critics' Choice Awards for her role in the film.
Despite pouring her heart and soul into the role, Grande was left shocked and disappointed when the Academy failed to recognize her work in "Wicked: For Good." The singer, who has faced concerns about her appearance in the past, is said to be deeply affected by the lack of recognition from the Academy. Fellow musicians like Charlie Puth and Charli XCX have also expressed surprise over Grande's exclusion from the Oscars race.
While some sources claim that Grande is not spiraling following the snub, others insist that she is struggling emotionally. Grande's boyfriend and costar, Ethan Slater, has been trying to support her through this difficult time. However, Grande has been retreating into herself and spending most of her time in bed, unable to shake off the disappointment of not receiving an Oscar nomination.
Despite Slater's efforts to keep Grande distracted and positive, she remains deeply affected by the snub. Grande's emotional state has been fragile since the nominations were announced, and she has been finding it hard to move past the disappointment. It seems that Grande will need time to process and come to terms with the Academy's decision, as she continues to grapple with the aftermath of the snub.