UPDATE: Fans of Ariana Grande are expressing intense outrage after the singer-actress lost the Best Supporting Actress award to Amy Madigan at the 31st annual Critics Choice Awards held on January 5, 2026, in Santa Monica. Grande’s nomination for her role as Glinda in Wicked: For Good was highly anticipated, making the upset even more shocking for her followers.
The award went to Madigan for her role as Aunt Gladys in the horror film Weapons, a decision that many fans are calling “unjust.” Grande, nominated for the second consecutive year for her performance, was considered a frontrunner among nominees including Elle Fanning and Teyana Taylor. As Madigan accepted her award, fans took to social media to voice their discontent, declaring that Grande had been “robbed.”
One fan tweeted, “AMY MADIGAN IMA LET YOU FINISH BUT ARIANA GRANDE HAD THE BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS PERFORMANCE!!!” echoing the infamous moment from the 2009 VMAs. Another fan lamented, “Really? Was that really the best supporting role of the year?” Many are now looking ahead to the upcoming Golden Globes, hoping for a redemption for Grande.
During her acceptance speech, Madigan expressed surprise at her win, stating, “I really wasn’t expecting all of this.” She acknowledged the film’s impact, noting the fan art and makeup tutorials inspired by her character. The audience saw a supportive Grande in the crowd, who cheered for Madigan despite the disappointment.
The Critics Choice Awards have often been seen as a predictor for future Oscar success, emphasizing the importance of this event in the awards season. This year’s ceremony, hosted by Chelsea Handler, served as a launchpad for films vying for recognition ahead of the Golden Globe Awards on January 11. The stakes are high, and the buzz surrounding the event is palpable.
As the awards season unfolds, all eyes will be on how these results impact future nominations and whether Grande can bounce back in the coming weeks. Fans and critics alike are eager to see how this narrative continues to evolve.
Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story as the awards season heats up!
