Ariana Grande, 32, has a big weekend ahead—but the Actor Awards won’t be part of it. Though nominated for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role for Wicked: For Good, Grande will miss the March 1 ceremony in Los Angeles.
Instead, she’s dedicating her time to rehearsals for the Eternal Sunshine Tour, which kicks off in June. The ceremony, formerly known as the Screen Actors Guild Awards, will stream live on Netflix from the Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall with Kristen Bell hosting.
This marks another year that Grande balances her dual careers. She was previously nominated in the same category for her role as Glinda in the first Wicked film and has also earned nods from the Critics Choice Awards and Golden Globes for the sequel, though she was not included in BAFTA or Oscar nominations.
Competing Against Top Talent
This year, her fellow nominees include Odessa A’zion (Marty Supreme), Amy Madigan (Weapons), Wunmi Mosaku (Sinners), and Teyana Taylor (One Battle After Another). While fans will miss seeing Grande on the red carpet, her focus is firmly on preparing for her next musical chapter.
A Tour Meant to Be a “One Last Hurrah”
Grande revealed in November on the Good Hang with Amy Poehler podcast that this tour is a milestone. She described it as a “one last hurrah,” hinting that large-scale tours may not happen again for some time. For a performer juggling film, stage, and music, these moments are both rare and significant.
Acting Ambitions Remain Strong
Even as she tours, Grande continues to expand her acting résumé. Upcoming projects include Ben Stiller’s Focker In-Law sequel, a London revival of Sunday in the Park with George with Jonathan Bailey, the animated Dr. Seuss adaptation Oh, the Places You’ll Go! directed by Jon M. Chu, and a role in the next season of Ryan Murphy’s American Horror Story.
For Grande, the decision to skip the awards underscores the delicate balance many multi-hyphenate artists face: pursuing live performances, film roles, and industry recognition simultaneously.
Soft Reflection
In a career that moves at lightning speed, choices about presence and priorities become part of the artistry itself. Grande’s absence from the Actor Awards isn’t a step back—it’s a reminder that sometimes, focusing on creation and growth matters more than the spotlight.
