Ariana Grande, Selena Gomez Exchanged Messages After Golden Globe Noms

Ariana Grande actually needs to get to know Selena Gomez extra.

So a lot in order that she requested to sit down with the “Emilia Pérez” star on the Academy Women’s Luncheon on Tuesday on the Academy Museum.

“I respect her a lot, and I’ve at all times adored her,” the “Wicked” star advised me. “I used to be actually pleased for her to see us on that checklist collectively. It was very particular.”

That checklist is the Golden Globe checklist of nominees for greatest efficiency by a feminine actor in a supporting function in any movement image. Grande and Gomez have been nominated alongside Felicity Jones (“The Brutalist”), Margaret Qualley (“The Substance”), Isabella Rossellini (“Conclave”) and Zoe Saldaña (“Emilia Pérez”).

Grande was one of many first folks Gomez heard from after the nominations have been introduced on Monday. “Ariana texted me and it was the sweetest be aware and it was about six within the morning,” Gomez advised me, including that she additionally received a message from her boyfriend, Benny Blanco, at about the identical time. “We despatched one another voice messages. It was very thrilling.”

See Selena Gomez and Ariana Grande posing for images collectively on the luncheon right here.

“I actually love watching this second occur for Selena,” Grande mentioned. “I understand how laborious she’s labored and the way lengthy she’s waited. I acknowledge that as a result of it resonates with me so I do know that feeling. So when you may attain out to your mates within the trade and say, ‘Great work, congratulations,’ why not do it?”

Both actresses have been little one stars. Gomez began on “Barney” earlier than starring on “Wizards of Waverly Place” on the Disney Channel. Grande’s profession began with taking part in Cat Valentine on Nickelodeon’s “Victorious.”

Grande added, “I don’t know Selena in addition to I want I did so I’m excited to sit down subsequent to her at this time.”

The luncheon, offered by Chanel, featured Gomez delivering the keynote speech. She recalled the collaborative work that director Jacques Audiard embraced and inspired on the set of “Emilia Pérez.” “It jogged my memory of the ability of group, of supporting and lifting one another. Whether in movie, music or life itself, group is on the coronary heart of all the pieces that I do,” Gomez mentioned.

“I do know firsthand how isolating this trade might really feel at instances, however moments like this, in rooms like this and speaking with all these superb ladies,” Gomez mentioned as she gestured towards Grande, “it jogs my memory that I’m not alone.”

Also noticed on the luncheon have been Pamela Anderson, Gal Gadot, Kristen Bell, Mila Kunis, Amy Adams, Ava DuVernay, Joan Chen, Pam Abdy, Awkwafina, Gia Coppola, Ruth E. Carter, Diane Warren, Rita Wilson, Olivia Wilde, Rachel Morrison, Eve Hewson, June Squibb, Laura Karpman, Sara Foster, Erin Foster and Academy president Janet Yang.

Meanwhile, Gomez mentioned “Emilia Pérez” actually has her excited about the potential of extra musical tasks. However, she insisted she doesn’t really feel she has sufficient expertise but for Broadway. “One of my favorites has at all times been ‘Chicago,’” Gomez mentioned.

When requested if she’s extra Roxy Hart or Velma Kelly, Gomez instantly smiled, “I’m positively Roxy.”

She laughed, “Let’s not begin rumors! I’m too busy proper now.”

In addition to her Golden Globe nom for “Emilia,” Gomez picked up one other for her work on “Only Murders within the Building.” She weighed in on co-star Meryl Streep not incomes an anticipated nom. “I’m bummed, however I feel she’s such a girl of excellence in her life that she doesn’t want the validation,” Gomez mentioned. “She’s Meryl Streep.”

See extra images from the Academy Women’s Luncheon under.