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On Thursday, Bowen Yang and Rachel Sinnott announced the 2025 nominations in Los Angeles. “Emilia Perez” topped the list and became the most nominated non-English language film ever, according to the Associated Press. “The Brutalist” and “Wicked” came with 10 nominations each, “A Complete Unknown” and “Conclave” came with eight nominations each, and “Anora” with six nominations.
While actors like Selena Gomez, Nicole KidmanAngelina Gomez and others were noticeably snubbed for their solo film roles, and others like Demi Moore and Sebastian Stan received well-deserved nominations.
Nicole Kidman says erotic thriller 'baby girl' was 'liberating' but left her feeling 'very exposed'
From left to right, Demi Moore, Selena Gomez and Nicole Kidman top the list of 2025 Oscar nominees snubs and surprises. (Getty Images)
Here's a look at some of the biggest snubs and surprises.
The largest ears
Selena Gomez “Emilia Perez”
Selena Gomez in the movie “Emilia Perez”. (Everett Group)
While French director Jacques Audiard's film “Emilia Perez” received 13 nominations, Selena Gomez – who plays Jessie Del Monte, the wife of a gang leader who undergoes gender confirmation surgery – did not receive any nominations.
Gomez said she talks more about her role in the film Palm Springs Life In December, “There couldn't be a more perfect time for this film. It's a true representation of what women can do — of how strong women are. These women are mothers, and they are fighters for justice in compromising situations.” All of this is so relevant right now, and I couldn't be prouder to be a Latina woman and to be a part of this story with an amazing actress who will hopefully make history.
Denzel Washington “The Second Wrestler”
Denzel Washington in the movie “Wrestler II”. (Everett Group)
Although the actor took 11th place Golden Globe He was nominated for his role in the movie “Gladiator II” earlier this month, setting a new record with the largest number of nominations for a black actor in the history of the awards ceremony, and Denzel Washington did not receive an Oscar nomination.
nicole kidman, “child”
Nicole Kidman as Romy in Babygirl. (Everett Group)
In December, Nicole Kidman opened her doors The role is “raw and dangerous”. In the film and explained why it is empowering to be viewed as a “sexual object” at 57 years old.
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“A lot of times women are overlooked at a certain point in their career as a sexual object. So it was really nice for them to be viewed that way,” the Australian national said. Hollywood Reporter Her portrayal of powerful CEO and mother Romy, who engages in a heated affair with her younger intern, Samuel (Harris Dickinson), in the film. “From the moment I read it, I said: Yes, this is a voice I have not seen, this is a place I have not visited, and I don’t think audiences have visited.” My character has gotten to a point where she's got all this power, but she's not sure who she is, what she wants, what she desires, even though she seems to have it all, and I think that's really relatable.
Angelina Jolie “Maria”
Angelina Jolie in the movie “Maria”. (Everett Group)
Angelina Jolie, who plays opera legend Maria Callas in the film, underwent months of Italian language lessons and rigorous vocal training to perform some of Callas's most successful songs, according to the British Daily Mail. In the magazine.
“I was very involved while I was in it. I spent seven months in singing lessons, Italian lessons and opera lessons,” Julie said. “Then, throughout the filming, Pablo and the team treated me as a singer – which meant a lot to me. I had a piano wherever I went, my coach, my rehearsals, and I was rehearsing every night for the next performance. But I was rehearsing for the next show. I'm different because I'm a mother “So I was able to step away from a hard day at work and think about something else.”
Pamela Anderson for “The Last Showgirl”
Pamela Anderson in “The Last Showgirl.” (Everett Group)
In the film, Pamela Anderson portrays a Las Vegas dancer who is kicked out of the industry because of her age. Anderson said recently Miscellaneous studio Securing such a big role this late in her career “came at the right time.”
“It all came at the right time. The stars really aligned. This feels like a dream experience. And watching the movie, it felt like it was a dream. While filming the movie, it felt like a dream. And now, it feels so surreal, like I'm going to wake up,” she joked. “It doesn't really happen, and then I'd be really angry.”
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The biggest surprises
Demi Moore for “The Substance”
Demi Moore in the movie “The Substance.” (Everett Group)
Demi Moore, who plays Elizabeth, an actress who was unceremoniously fired from the fitness show at the age of 50. She received her first ever Oscar Nomination is on Thursday.
“It was a very difficult film, very raw, very difficult to make, but at the same time it was liberating,” Moore said. The Guardian.
“I had less pressure than Margaret (Qually) because she had extra pressure to look amazing. I sagged throughout (the film), and I knew I wasn't going to be portrayed in the most glamorous way or with the edges softened; in fact, there was something liberating about that.” .
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