Curious about why Ariana Grande skipped the 2025 Grammy Awards? Despite receiving three nominations, the pop superstar was noticeably absent from music’s biggest night once again, her fifth consecutive time not attending the event. With her growing focus on acting and ongoing frustrations with the Recording Academy, Grande’s absence has sparked curiosity among fans.
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Ariana Grande wasn’t present at 2025 Grammys
Ariana Grande did not attend the 2025 Grammy Awards, marking her fifth consecutive absence from the prestigious event. Despite receiving three nominations—Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for “The Boy Is Mine” with Brandy and Monica, Best Pop Vocal Album for “Eternal Sunshine,” and Best Dance Pop Recording for “Yes, And?”—the singer opted to skip the ceremony held at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on February 2, 2025.
One of the key reasons behind Grande’s absence is her growing commitment to acting. The singer-turned-actress is in the middle of a significant career shift, particularly with her starring role as Glinda in the two-part Wicked film adaptation. Her dedication to the project has been evident since she began filming in 2022, and her performance recently earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress. Given her deep involvement in the film industry, she has prioritized acting over music-related events, including the Grammys.
Additionally, Grande has been careful about balancing her public appearances. While she attended the 2025 Golden Globe Awards in early January, where she was nominated for her role in Wicked, she has expressed a desire to step back from excessive media exposure. She has mentioned wanting her fans to miss her and hinted that she is taking time to reflect on her music career’s next steps.
Her absence also follows a broader trend of artists voicing concerns over the Grammy selection process. Over the years, musicians like Drake, The Weeknd, and Nicki Minaj have openly criticized the Recording Academy for its alleged biases. While Grande has not made any direct statements about her Grammy absence this year, her decision to not attend is telling.
Originally reported by Vritti Johar on ComingSoon.
