Oscar Nomination Reactions: Ariana Grande’s Therapist Called to Congratulate Her, Mikey Madison Facetimed Her Dog and Demi Moore Draws Parallels to ‘Ghost’

Oscar nods bring joy and introspection for nominees like Grande, Moore, Madison.

: The 2025 Oscar nominations lead to varied reactions among nominees. Ariana Grande received a call from her therapist and celebrated with tears. Demi Moore draws parallels to her experience with 'Ghost.' Mikey Madison shares her joy over FaceTime with loved ones.

Ariana Grande, nominated as best supporting actress for 'Wicked,' was overwhelmed with emotion, receiving congratulatory calls and messages from close ones, including her therapist and co-star Bowen Yang. She emphasized the shared recognition between her and Cynthia Erivo, drawing parallels to past nominees Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel, while acknowledging Jon M. Chu's directorial influence despite his snub.

Demi Moore, who attained her first Oscar nomination for 'The Substance,' expressed a mix of surreal gratitude and humbleness. She reflected on the parallels with 'Ghost,' noting its innovative genre fusion, and thanked the Academy for recognizing the film's greater theme.

Mikey Madison, a first-time nominee for 'Anora,' shared her joy over video calls with her family and co-stars, including Yura Borisov. Despite the concurrent Los Angeles wildfires, she highlighted the communal spirit and celebration of films during the awards season.

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