Ariana Grande Says 'Of Course' She and Cynthia Erivo Would Perform at Academy Awards: 'Say the Word and We'll Be There'

Mar. 15, 2025

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande on Nov. 14, 2024.Photo:Bruce Glikas/WireImage

Bruce Glikas/WireImage

Ariana GrandeandCynthia Erivoare ready to defy gravity with aWickedperformance at the97th Annual Academy Awards.While Grande, 31, spoke withThe Hollywood Reporterat theGolden GlobesFirst-Time Nominee Celebration on Tuesday, Dec. 17 — both Grande and Erivo, 37,received nominationsfor that awards show — the actress and pop star expressed interest in performing at the Oscars should the opportunity arise“Of course, we love singing with each other,” Grande said of potentially performing with Erivo live. “I’ll sing together absolutely anywhere anytime, especially in celebration ofWicked.And I love her, that’s my sister. Say the word, and we’ll be there.”Wickedhas emerged as one of 2024’s highest-grossing movies at the box office and one of its most critically acclaimed films. The movie received four total nominations for the Golden Globes, including those for Grande and Erivo’s performances as witches Glinda and Elphaba, respectively. The film tied withConclaveat theCritics Choice Awardsfor the most nominations — both movies are nominated in 11 categories at that awards show.Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande on Dec. 3, 2024.Santiago Felipe/Getty"We were just crying together and screaming, and we sent each other flowers immediately," Grande previously told PEOPLE of her and Erivo’sreactions to their Golden Globe nominations. “I’m just really deeply proud of her and of us together and the work that we’ve done. And to see it be recognized is just so — the weight is more than I could have imagined.“Grande and Erivo will have to wait until theOscar nominationsare announced on Jan. 17. 2025 to know whether their performances and their blockbuster musical film have received any nominations.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.While Grande spoke withTHRat the Dec. 17 event, she also reflected on the most endearing reactions she has received toWickedin the nearly four weeks since the movie was released in theaters.Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande on Nov. 14, 2024.John Nacion/Variety/Getty“We got to meetSteven Spielberg, that was also incredibly overwhelming and such an honor. And he was so kind, and it was just really exciting,” she said. “You have these idols in music and film, and then to hear a kind thing said about your work is really extraordinarily special.”Wicked: Part Oneis in theaters now. The Golden Globe Awards will air on CBS and Paramount+ Sunday, Jan. 5, while the 97th Oscars take place Sunday, March 2.

Ariana GrandeandCynthia Erivoare ready to defy gravity with aWickedperformance at the97th Annual Academy Awards.

While Grande, 31, spoke withThe Hollywood Reporterat theGolden GlobesFirst-Time Nominee Celebration on Tuesday, Dec. 17 — both Grande and Erivo, 37,received nominationsfor that awards show — the actress and pop star expressed interest in performing at the Oscars should the opportunity arise

“Of course, we love singing with each other,” Grande said of potentially performing with Erivo live. “I’ll sing together absolutely anywhere anytime, especially in celebration ofWicked.And I love her, that’s my sister. Say the word, and we’ll be there.”

Wickedhas emerged as one of 2024’s highest-grossing movies at the box office and one of its most critically acclaimed films. The movie received four total nominations for the Golden Globes, including those for Grande and Erivo’s performances as witches Glinda and Elphaba, respectively. The film tied withConclaveat theCritics Choice Awardsfor the most nominations — both movies are nominated in 11 categories at that awards show.

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande on Dec. 3, 2024.Santiago Felipe/Getty

Santiago Felipe/Getty

“We were just crying together and screaming, and we sent each other flowers immediately,” Grande previously told PEOPLE of her and Erivo’sreactions to their Golden Globe nominations. “I’m just really deeply proud of her and of us together and the work that we’ve done. And to see it be recognized is just so — the weight is more than I could have imagined.”

Grande and Erivo will have to wait until theOscar nominationsare announced on Jan. 17. 2025 to know whether their performances and their blockbuster musical film have received any nominations.

Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

While Grande spoke withTHRat the Dec. 17 event, she also reflected on the most endearing reactions she has received toWickedin the nearly four weeks since the movie was released in theaters.

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande on Nov. 14, 2024.John Nacion/Variety/Getty

John Nacion/Variety/Getty

“We got to meetSteven Spielberg, that was also incredibly overwhelming and such an honor. And he was so kind, and it was just really exciting,” she said. “You have these idols in music and film, and then to hear a kind thing said about your work is really extraordinarily special.”

Wicked: Part Oneis in theaters now. The Golden Globe Awards will air on CBS and Paramount+ Sunday, Jan. 5, while the 97th Oscars take place Sunday, March 2.

source: people.com