Will 'Wicked' Star Ariana Grande Be Nominated for Oscar?

It's the "Wicked" strategy to get Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo both Oscars. The idea is not to have them compete head-to-head in the best actress category. "What 'Wicked' has decided to do is they are going to submit Ariana Grande in supporting and Cynthia Erivo in lead," says Fandango Correspondent Nikki Novak. Insiders say Grande is the front-runner for supporting actress because her role recalls “the leading ladies of Hollywood’s golden age musical era."