The nominations for the 97th Academy Awards were revealed Thursday following a delay due to Los Angeles wildfires . "Emilia Pérez" secured a leading position with thirteen nominations. Two other films "The Brutalist" and "Wicked" both received ten nominations each.
"Emilia Pérez" Emerges as Nomination Frontrunner at the 97th Academy Awards
"Emilia Pérez" a musical crime drama obtained thirteen nominations. This includes a nomination for Best Picture. A significant nomination was for Karla Sofía Gascón. She is the first transgender performer nominated for Best Actress in Oscar history.
Key Films "The Brutalist" and "Wicked" Secure Multiple Academy Award Nominations
"The Brutalist" and "Wicked" also received Best Picture nominations. Each film garnered ten nominations. "The Brutalist" is a historical epic. "Wicked" is a musical. These films are major contenders in this year's awards.
Notable Nominations and First-Time Oscar Recognition at 97th Academy Awards
Several individuals received their first Oscar nominations this year. Sebastian Stan is nominated for Best Actor for "The Apprentice". Jeremy Strong received a Best Supporting Actor nomination for the same film. Other First-time Best Supporting Actor nominees include Yura Borisov for "Anora" Kieran Culkin for "A Real Pain" and Guy Pearce for "The Brutalist".
In the Best Actress category first-time nominees are Karla Sofía Gascón for "Emilia Pérez" Mikey Madison for "Anora" Demi Moore for "The Substance" and Fernanda Torres for "I’m Still Here". For Best Supporting Actress first-time nominees include Monica Barbaro for "A Complete Unknown" Ariana Grande for "Wicked" Isabella Rossellini for "Conclave" and Zoe Saldaña for "Emilia Pérez".
Academy Awards Ceremony Details and Broadcast Information
The 97th Oscars ceremony will be hosted by Conan O’Brien. It is scheduled to take place on March 2nd. The event will be broadcast on ABC and streamed on Hulu. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences postponed the nomination announcement twice due to Los Angeles wildfires. The Academy plans to use the ceremony to acknowledge the impact of the wildfires and support relief efforts.
Key Nominees in Major Categories for the 97th Academy Awards
Best Picture Nominees: "Anora" "The Brutalist" "A Complete Unknown" "Conclave" "Dune: Part Two" "Emilia Pérez" "I’m Still Here" "Nickel Boys" "The Substance" "Wicked".
Best Director Nominees: Jacques Audiard ("Emilia Pérez") Sean Baker ("Anora") Brady Corbet ("The Brutalist") Coralie Fargeat ("The Substance") James Mangold ("A Complete Unknown").
Best Actor in a Leading Role Nominees: Adrien Brody ("The Brutalist") Timothée Chalamet ("A Complete Unknown") Colman Domingo ("Sing Sing") Ralph Fiennes ("Conclave") Sebastian Stan ("The Apprentice").
Best Actress in a Leading Role Nominees: Cynthia Erivo ("Wicked") Karla Sofía Gascón ("Emilia Pérez") Mikey Madison ("Anora") Demi Moore ("The Substance") Fernanda Torres ("I’m Still Here").
Best Supporting Actor Nominees: Yura Borisov ("Anora") Kieran Culkin ("A Real Pain") Edward Norton ("A Complete Unknown") Guy Pearce ("The Brutalist") Jeremy Strong ("The Apprentice").
Best Supporting Actress Nominees: Monica Barbaro ("A Complete Unknown") Ariana Grande ("Wicked") Felicity Jones ("The Brutalist") Isabella Rossellini ("Conclave") Zoe Saldaña ("Emilia Pérez").
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo React to Oscar Nominations for "Wicked"
Ariana Grande received her first Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her role in "Wicked". She expressed overwhelming emotion and gratitude on social media. Cynthia Erivo who plays Elphaba in "Wicked" is nominated for Best Actress. Erivo also shared her appreciation for the nomination and the film. Both actresses celebrated their nominations and their collaboration on "Wicked".
"Wicked" Star Ariana Grande Celebrates Oscar Nomination in London
Following her nomination Ariana Grande was seen celebrating in London. She was accompanied by her "Wicked" co-star Cynthia Erivo and later by her boyfriend Ethan Slater. Grande wore a pink Schiaparelli dress for an evening celebration. Her pink attire is consistent with her recent fashion choices reflecting her "Wicked" character Galinda. Ethan Slater offered support and congratulations to Grande on her achievement.
Sundance Film Festival and Cynthia Erivo's Visionary Award
Cynthia Erivo received a Visionary Award at the Sundance Film Festival. She reflected on her Oscar nomination and her journey in film. Erivo expressed feeling ready for this moment in her career. She acknowledged her previous experiences at Sundance including serving as a jury member and starring in the film "Drift".
The 97th Academy Awards promises to be a noteworthy event. "Emilia Pérez" leads the nominations but several films and artists are recognized for their achievements in cinema.