LOS ANGELES – Oscar nominees were released Thursday morning. Actors Rachel Sennott and Bowen Yang unveiled the list of nominations for the 97th Academy Awards, with “The Brutalist” and fan favorite “Wicked” each pulling in 10 nominations. But it was “Emilia Pérez” leading with 13 total nominations, setting a record for a non-English language film.
The downsized nomination ceremony was a reminder of Hollywood’s struggle to balance pageantry and normalcy against the backdrop of destructive wildfires still raging in Southern California.
What they’re saying
“This has certainly been a difficult time for Los Angeles, where many members of our film community industry work and live. But the last several weeks have proven what we already know to be true: our film industry and Los Angeles are resilient, and for almost a century, the Oscars have brought us together to unite and celebrate our global film community,” Janet Yang, the academy’s president, said before nominees were announced.
List of Oscar nominees
Nominees for best picture
Nominees for best actor
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Adrien Brody, “The Brutalist”
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Timothée Chalamet, “A Complete Unknown”
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Colman Domingo, “Sing Sing”
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Ralph Fiennes, “Conclave”
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Sebastian Stan, “The Apprentice”
Nominees for best actress
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Demi Moore, “The Substance”
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Karla Sofía Gascón, “Emilia Pérez”
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Fernanda Torres, “I’m Still Here”
Nominees for best animated film
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“Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl”
Nominees for best supporting actor
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Kieran Culkin, “A Real Pain”
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Edward Norton, “A Complete Unknown”
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Guy Pearce, “The Brutalist”
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Jeremy Strong, “The Apprentice”
Nominees for best supporting actress
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Monica Barbaro, “A Complete Unknown”
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Felicity Jones, “The Brutalist”
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Isabella Rossellini, “Conclave”
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Zoe Saldaña, “Emilia Pérez”
Nominees for original screenplay
Nominees for original song
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“El Mal” from “Emilia Perez”
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“The Journey” from “The Six Triple Eight”
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“Like a Bird” from “Sing Sing”
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“Mi Camino” from “Emilia Pérez”
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“Never Too Late” from “Elton John: Never Too Late”
When are the Academy Awards?
The Oscar nominations had originally been planned for Jan. 17. But after wildfires on Jan. 7 began burning through the Pacific Palisades, Altadena and other areas around Los Angeles, leaving behind historic levels of destruction, the academy extended its voting window and twice postponed the nominations announcement.
Timeline
Here are the dates of major upcoming awards shows, from the Oscars to the Grammys.
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Critics Choice Award, Feb. 7
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Producers and Directors Guild awards, Feb. 8
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Writers Guild Awards, Feb. 15
Who are Bowen Yang and Rachel Sennott?
Along with being a cast member on “Saturday Night Live,” Bowen Yang held a supporting role in last year’s blockbuster “Wicked,” which is itself a nominee.
Rachel Sennott is the star and writer of 2023’s “Bottoms,” as well as the lead in 2020 indie-darling “Shiva Baby.”
The Source
Information from the Associated Press and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences was used in this report.
