Ariana Grande Skips 2026 Actor Awards for Tour Rehearsals

The singer is nominated for her role in "Wicked: For Good" but will miss the ceremony to prepare for her upcoming world tour.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Despite being nominated for her role in the film "Wicked: For Good", Ariana Grande will not be attending the 2026 Actor Awards. The singer is currently in rehearsals for her upcoming "The Eternal Sunshine Tour", which kicks off in June. Grande expressed her gratitude for the nomination in an Instagram story, saying she is "so moved" by the recognition and that being part of the "Wicked" project is the "greatest gift" of her life.

Why it matters

Ariana Grande is one of the biggest pop stars in the world, and her decision to skip the Actor Awards to focus on her tour preparations highlights the demands on A-list celebrities' time during awards season. It also underscores the importance of the "Wicked" franchise, which has garnered critical acclaim and award recognition for Grande's performance.

The details

Grande is nominated for her role in "Wicked: For Good" alongside Odessa A'zion for "Marty Supreme", Amy Madigan for "Weapons", Wunmi Mosaku for "Sinners", and Teyana Taylor for "One Battle After Another". In an Instagram story, Grande expressed her gratitude for the "tremendous honor" and for being included among the "magnificent women" nominated.

  • Ariana Grande announced "The Eternal Sunshine Tour" in August 2025.
  • The tour is set to kick off in June 2026.

The players

Ariana Grande

A multi-talented pop star who is nominated for her role in the film "Wicked: For Good".

Odessa A'zion

An actress nominated for her role in "Marty Supreme".

Amy Madigan

An actress nominated for her role in "Weapons".

Wunmi Mosaku

An actress nominated for her role in "Sinners".

Teyana Taylor

An actress nominated for her role in "One Battle After Another".

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What they’re saying

“Thank you so much for this tremendous honor @actorawards @sagaftra, for recognizing this performance a second year in a row, and for including me in this group of magnificent women. I'm so so moved thank you... I adore being part of this community and this acknowledgement means more than words can say. I share this and every single good thing that ever happens, with my tremendously brillian Wicked family...being given the chance to play this role, and to do this work with such company, will always be the greatest gift of my life... I'm so depely grateful and honored...thank you!”

— Ariana Grande (Instagram)

What’s next

Ariana Grande's "The Eternal Sunshine Tour" is scheduled to kick off in June 2026.

The takeaway

Ariana Grande's decision to skip the 2026 Actor Awards to focus on rehearsals for her upcoming world tour highlights the demanding schedules of top celebrities during awards season. Despite her absence, Grande remains grateful for the recognition of her acclaimed performance in "Wicked: For Good" and is looking forward to connecting with her fans on tour.