Oscars 2025: Emilia Pérez Takes Center Stage with Stunning Nominations!
The 97th Oscar nominations were announced in Los Angeles, and the musical crime drama Emilia Pérez leads the pack with an impressive 13 nods. Predictions suggest the film is likely to win in at least three to four categories. Making history, Karla Sofía Gascón became the first transgender performer to earn a nomination for Best Actress.
India’s only nomination this year comes from Anuja, a short film produced by Priyanka Chopra, which has been nominated in the Best Live-Action Short Film category.
Here’s the complete list of major nominations:
Best Picture:
Anora, The Brutalist, A Complete Unknown, Conclave, Dune: Part Two, Emilia Pérez, I’m Still Here, Nickel Boys, The Substance, Wicked
Best Directing:
Jacques Audiard (Emilia Pérez), Sean Baker (Anora), Brady Corbet (The Brutalist), Coralie Fargeat (The Substance), James Mangold (A Complete Unknown)
Oscars 2025: Emilia Pérez Takes Center Stage with Stunning Nominations!
Best Actor in a Leading Role:
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:
Cynthia Erivo (Wicked), Karla Sofía Gascón (Emilia Pérez), Mikey Madison (Anora), Demi Moore (The Substance), Fernanda Torres (I’m Still Here)
Best Live-Action Short Film:
A Lien, Anuja, I’m Not a Robot, The Last Ranger, The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent
With Emilia Pérez setting the pace and India securing recognition, this year’s Oscars promise an exciting and diverse celebration of cinema.