The 2025 Oscars nominations are out, with Emilia Perez leading the pack. Photo / Composite / Getty Images
The 2025 Oscars nominations are out, with Emilia Perez leading the pack. Photo / Composite / Getty Images
Awards season is officially here – and after the Golden Globes kicked things off earlier this month, all eyes are now on the Oscars race.
After being postponed twice due to the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, the full list of nominees was finally announced onThursday, US time, in a live presentation hosted by actors and Saturday Night Live stars Rachel Sennott and Bowen Yang and broadcast from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ Samuel Goldwyn Theatre.
The 2025 Oscars ceremony, hosted by Conan O’Brien and held at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, will be broadcast locally on Monday, March 3.
Heading into the unveiling of nominations, one thing seemed clear: there were no obvious frontrunners.
The list of nominees was therefore absolutely primed to throw up some surprises – and it sure has delivered.
From left, Adriana Paz, Edgar Ramírez, Selena Gomez, Jacques Audiard, Karla Sofía Gascón, and Zoe Saldana, winners of the Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy award for Emilia Pérez, pose in the press room during the 82nd Annual Golden Globe Awards. Photo / Getty Images
With 10 nods apiece is architectural epicThe Brutalistand smash-hit musical adaptation Wicked, directed by Jon M. Chu.
Meanwhile, Nicole Kidman has suffered a snub after she failed to get a nomination for her role in racy movie Babygirl. It was thought the Australian actress was a shoo-in for an awards nod.
Nicole Kidman accepts the International Star Award from Jamie Lee Curtis on stage during the 36th Annual Palm Springs International Film Awards. Photo / Getty Images
But it’s looking increasingly like Demi Moore’s comeback could be on with a nomination for Best Actress after her Golden Globes win for the visual shock-festThe Substance. Wicked’s Ariana Grande also scored a first-time nomination in the Actress in a Supporting Role category for her role as Glinda.
Demi Moore wins Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy during the 82nd Annual Golden Globes held at The Beverly Hilton on January 5, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California. Photo / Getty Images
Apart from Kidman, other notable omissions included rumoured Best Actor candidate Daniel Craig for his work in Queer, Angelina Jolie for her role in Maria, as well as Conclave filmmaker Edward Berger from the Best Director category.
