snubbed across the board, landing only one nod for Best Makeup and Hairstyling. While fans on the internet were in uproar, Gaga gracefully took to Instagram to congratulate her longtime hairstylist Frederic Aspiras for emerging as the only nominee.

“I could not be happier for a man I call my brother, who I’ve worked with for the last 15 years, @fredericaspiras, for his nomination in Makeup & Hairstyling for House of Gucci,” she began. “Frederic was magical, precise, and dedicated months leading up to shoot and during filming. He prepared dozens of wigs for months and months, and did at least a year of preparation. He’s a living genius and Freddie, we are all so greatful [sic] to just even be near your talent, creativity and generosity of spirit. You continue to show your artistic DNA, your plan, your vision, and your deep connection to your family that drives you to excellence at all times. I love you, I’m rooting for you.”

Gaga also included a kind note for all of the 2022 Oscar contenders. “And to all the nominees this year, congratulations on all your hard work, dedication, your nomination and YOUR magic—you all deserve major recognition for what was a truly beautiful landscape of performances and accomplishments this past year,” she continued. “Your dedication during Covid, your huge hearts, and your ability to tell amazing stories is a gift to the whole world during what is for many a very hard time. Congratulations my friends. Bravo!”

Gaga won the Oscar for Best Original Song in 2019 for the A Star Is Born rock ballad “Shallow.” She was nominated for Best Actress the same year. Her song “Till It Happens to You” was nominated in 2016 as well.

Aspiras, who has worked with Gaga for 13 years, is the second Asian American to be nominated in the makeup and hairstyling category, according to Variety.