The 2025 Oscar nominations were announced on January 23, 2025, by comedians Bowen Yang and Rachel Sennott in a live broadcast from Beverly Hills. This year's nominations have been exceptional because of the film Emilia Pérez, which has bagged 13 nominations, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actress. The Brutalist and Wicked are followed by 10 nominations each.
Notable Highlights:
The nomination announcement was rescheduled twice as the Southern California wildfires caused huge damage and disruption to the community and many entertainment industry personalities. The academy heads expressed solidarity and said, "We are all devastated by the impact of the fires. We will get through this together".
The 97th Academy Awards will be held on March 2, 2025, at the Dolby Theater, with Conan O'Brien hosting. The Academy has announced that it would do everything it can to celebrate the resilience of Los Angeles and its film community to honour those who have contributed to the relief efforts during the wildfires.
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Oscar Nominations Overview
The following table summarizes the major nominations for the 2025 Oscars:
| Category | Nominees |
| Best Picture | Anora, The Brutalist, A Complete Unknown, Conclave, Dune: Part Two, Emilia Pérez, I'm Still Here, Nickel Boys, The Substance, Wicked |
| Best Director | Sean Baker (Anora), Brady Corbet (The Brutalist), James Mangold (A Complete Unknown), Jacques Audiard (Emilia Pérez), Coralie Fargeat (The Substance) |
| Best Actress | Cynthia Erivo (Wicked), Karla Sofía Gascón (Emilia Pérez), Mikey Madison (Anora), Demi Moore (The Substance), Fernanda Torres (I'm Still Here) |
| Best Actor | Adrian Brody (The Brutalist), Timothée Chalamet (A Complete Unknown), Colman Domingo (Sing Sing), Ralph Fiennes (Conclave), Sebastian Stan (The Apprentice) |
Key Performances
Karla Sofía Gascón's role in Emilia Pérez is historic as she becomes the first transgender woman nominated for an acting Oscar. Her performance has garnered significant attention alongside other strong contenders like Cynthia Erivo and Demi Moore.
Wicked and The Brutalist also have their winners through their nominations. Wicked's nominated Cynthia Erivo for Best Actress, while on the supporting actress side, Ariana Grande was nominated. For The Brutalist, there is Adrien Brody for playing a Holocaust survivor.
As we head into the Oscars on March 2nd, excitement has been building within and around this year's nominees. There is stiff competition in all categories but especially in Best Picture where Emilia Pérez and Wicked are likely to compete for the top position. This year's awards ceremony is going to be special, as the Academy has committed itself to honoring those affected by recent events. Thus, it is not only a celebration of film but also a tribute to resilience and community spirit in Hollywood.
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