An unpredictable Oscars season is coming to an end as the 2025 Academy Awards approaches. The nominations were announced today, bringing some surprises and disappointments. Here are the highlights:
Danielle Deadwyler, known for her remarkable performances, was snubbed in the Best Supporting Actress category. This continues the pattern of overlooking her talent that started in previous award shows.
Monica Barbaro, who was previously snubbed at the Golden Globes, received a nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her role in A Complete Unknown. She is finally getting the recognition she deserves.
Sebastian Stan received a nomination for Best Actor for his role in The Apprentice, but his performance in A Different Man, which won him a Golden Globe, was overlooked. It is a debatable decision.
The Last Showgirl, directed by Gia Coppola and starring Pamela Anderson, was ignored by the Academy. Despite the film's success and Miley Cyrus's original song, it did not receive any nominations.
Karla Sofía Gascón made history as the first transgender woman to be nominated for Best Actress. Her performance in Emilia Peréz challenged the traditional portrayal of women in movies.
Despite a nomination at the Golden Globes, Zendaya did not receive a Best Actress nomination for her role in Dune: Part Two. It is a disappointing snub.
Jon M. Chu, known for directing notable films, did not compete for Best Director with his work on Wicked. The movie received nominations in other categories, including Best Picture.
Angelina Jolie, despite her efforts and opera training for the role of Maria Callas, was not nominated for Best Actress. This comes 25 years after her win for Girl, Interrupted.
Selena Gomez failed to secure a supporting actress nomination for Emilia Pérez, while her co-star Zoe Saldaña did. It is a snub for Gomez.
Nicole Kidman's performance in Babygirl, as a powerful CEO, did not receive any nominations despite a Golden Globe nod. Her portrayal was bold and daring.
Clarence Maclin, a highlight in Sing Sing and a former inmate involved in the film's prison program, was not recognized in the Best Actor category. He also contributed to the screenplay.
Marianne Jean-Baptiste's performance in Hard Truths received critical acclaim but did not gain attention from the Academy. She has been recognized by other award shows.
Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross's electronic score for Challengers, which won a Golden Globe, did not receive an Oscar nomination. Other films like The Brutalist and Emilia Pérez were recognized instead.
