Ariana Grande, Selena Gomez Exchanged Messages After Golden Globe Noms

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

A lot in order that she requested to take a seat with the “Emilia Pérez” star on the Academy Ladies’s Luncheon on Tuesday on the Academy Museum.

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

That checklist is the Golden Globe checklist of nominees for finest 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 observe and it was about six within the morning,” Gomez advised me, including that she additionally bought 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 pictures collectively on the luncheon right here.

“I actually love watching this second occur for Selena,” Grande stated. “I understand how arduous 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’ll be able to attain out to your mates within the trade and say, ‘Nice work, congratulations,’ why not do it?”

Each actresses have been youngster stars. Gomez began on “Barney” earlier than starring on “Wizards of Waverly Place” on the Disney Channel. Grande’s profession began with enjoying 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 take a seat 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 or not in movie, music or life itself, group is on the coronary heart of all the pieces that I do,” Gomez stated.

“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 stated as she gestured towards Grande, “it jogs my memory that I’m not alone.”

Additionally 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.

In the meantime, Gomez stated “Emilia Pérez” actually has her eager about the potential of extra musical tasks. Nevertheless, she insisted she doesn’t really feel she has sufficient expertise but for Broadway. “Certainly one of my favorites has all the time been ‘Chicago,’” Gomez stated.

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

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

Along with her Golden Globe nom for “Emilia,” Gomez picked up one other for her work on “Solely Murders within the Constructing.” She weighed in on co-star Meryl Streep not incomes an anticipated nom. “I’m bummed, however I feel she’s such a lady of excellence in her life that she doesn’t want the validation,” Gomez stated. “She’s Meryl Streep.”