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Oscars 2025: "Emilia Perez" Leads the Race with 13 Nominations, "Wicked" and "The Brutalist" Close Behind

The nominations for the 97th Academy Awards were announced on January 23rd, 2025, after a brief delay due to the California wildfires. Jacques Audiard's audacious musical, Emilia Perez, about a Mexican drug lord who undergoes a gender transition, leads the pack with an impressive 13 nominations. Close behind are the epic immigrant saga The Brutalist and the dazzling musical adaptation Wicked, each garnering 10 nominations.

Key Categories and Notable Nominees

  • Best Picture: The race for Best Picture is tight, with Anora, The Brutalist, Conclave, Emilia Perez, The Holdovers, I'm Still Here, The Substance, and Wicked vying for the coveted award.
  • Best Director: The nominees for Best Director include Sean Baker (Anora), Jacques Audiard (Emilia Perez), Brady Corbet (The Brutalist), Asghar Farhadi (The Salesman), and Todd Haynes (May December).
  • Best Actor: Adrien Brody (The Brutalist), Timothée Chalamet (A Complete Unknown), Colman Domingo (Sing Sing), Ralph Fiennes (Conclave), and Sebastian Stan (The Apprentice) are all in the running for Best Actor.
  • Best Actress: The Best Actress category features a diverse range of talent, including Cynthia Erivo (Wicked), Karla Sofía Gascón (Emilia Perez), Mikey Madison (Anora), Demi Moore (The Substance), and Fernanda Torres (I'm Still Here).
  • Best Supporting Actor: The nominees for Best Supporting Actor include Yura Borisov (Anora), Willem Dafoe (The Holdovers), Robert Downey Jr. (Oppenheimer), Alessandro Nivola (The Brutalist), and Shea Whigham (Killers of the Flower Moon).
  • Best Supporting Actress: Hong Chau (The Holdovers), Kerry Condon (The Banshees of Inisherin), Ariana DeBose (Emilia Perez), Lily Gladstone (Killers of the Flower Moon), and Da’Vine Joy Randolph (The Holdovers) are nominated for Best Supporting Actress.

Snubs and Surprises

While the nominations recognized a wide range of films and performances, there were some notable snubs and surprises. Martin Scorsese's Killers of the Flower Moon received fewer nominations than anticipated, while the independent film Anora emerged as a strong contender.

The Oscars Ceremony

The 97th Academy Awards ceremony, hosted by Conan O'Brien, will be held on March 2nd, 2025, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. The event will be televised live on ABC and Hulu, promising a night of glamour, celebration, and recognition of the year's best films.

A Diverse and Competitive Field

The 2025 Oscar nominations reflect a diverse and competitive field, with films representing a wide range of genres and styles. The ceremony is sure to be a captivating event as the film industry celebrates the year's most outstanding achievements.


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