They sang, they danced, they made us laugh, and now, they’re vying for one of Hollywood’s highest honours.
As the 2025 Golden Globes kick off with a dazzling lineup of nominees, it’s hard not to notice a nostalgic thread running through the competition.
Once the stars of Disney Channel and Nickelodeon, household names like Ariana Grande, Selena Gomez, Zendaya, and Miley Cyrus are now proving their evolution from teen sensations to serious industry heavyweights.
The stage is set for a thrilling showdown, with Gomez and Grande facing off for Best Supporting Actress, while Zendaya and Miley Cyrus bring their unique flair to other competitive categories.
The award show, known for presenting annual accolades for recognising talent in television and film and a key precursor for the highest regarded Oscar Academy Award, promises to be as dramatic and exciting as the stars who shaped our screens.
Gomez is nominated under the same category as Grande for acting in Motion Picture for Best Supporting Actress in the 2024 film, Emilia Perez, while Grande is nominated for her acting as Glinda in Wicked.
Other nominees under the same category include actress Margaret Qualley for The Substance, actress Felicity Jones for The Brutalist, Isabella Rossellini for COnclave and Zoe Saldana from her role in Emilia Perez.
Meanwhile, we are also seeing the only Disney star, Zendaya, against her other competitors under the category of Best Actress in a Motion Picture for Musical or Comedy, where she is nominated for her role in the Italian Luca Guadagnino-directed film Challengers.
Her contenders include Amy Adams for Nightbitch, Elphaba-Cynthia Erivo for Wicked, Demi Moore for The Substance, and Karla Sofia Gascon for Emilia Perez.
Grammy winner Miley Cyrus is the last to close the list of Disney stars nominated in the Golden Globes.
Her soundtrack titled Beautiful That Way for Gia Coppola’s film The Last Showgirl has been nominated for Best Original Song - Motion Picture. It will compete with other songs from Challengers, The Wild Robot, Emilia Perez and BetterMan.
The excitement is building, and the 2025 Golden Globes are shaping up to be a night to remember. Whether they walk away with the gold or not, Selena, Zendaya, Miley, and Ariana have already won hearts. Here’s to a night of glamour, talent, and unforgettable moments—it’s sure to be one to watch!