"The recognition for Wicked: For Good is Cynthia Erivo's second nomination, coming on the heels of her Wicked nod last year. In both films, Erivo brings a sensitive portrayal to Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West. Delivering superb vocals and delicately balancing the history of Oz but with her own spin, Erivo's performance is certainly a contender to take home the globe."
"Before Erivo's second nomination, only 12 Black women had been nominated in the Globes' comedy actress race. Furthermore, only one Black woman has ever taken home the prize. In 1994, Angela Bassett won for her portrayal of Tina Turner in What's Love Got to Do With It. Last year was the first time more than one Black woman was nominated in the category. Erivo was nominated alongside Zendaya in Challengers."
"Box office smash Wicked: For Good has picked up five Globe nominations in total, including Erivo's. Ariana Grande is up for Best Supporting Actress for her performance opposite Erivo as Glinda the Good. The film also picked up two song nominations: "No Place Like Home" and "The Girl In The Bubble", both from composer Stephen Schwartz. Wicked is also up for Cinematic and Box Office Achievement. This comes after the film smashed box office records, grossing $226 million global opening weekend in late 2025."
Cynthia Erivo earned a second Golden Globe nomination in the lead actress (comedy or musical) category for her portrayal of Elphaba in Wicked: For Good. She became the first Black woman to receive two nominations in that category. Erivo's performance was noted for superb vocals and a sensitive balance of Oz's history with her own interpretation. Competing nominees include Rose Byrne, Kate Hudson, Chase Infiniti, Amanda Seyfried and Emma Stone. Wicked: For Good earned five Globe nominations overall, including Ariana Grande for Best Supporting Actress and two song nominations by Stephen Schwartz. The film was also nominated for Cinematic and Box Office Achievement after a $226 million global opening weekend.
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