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Karla Sofía Gascón Makes History As First Openly Transgender Actor To Earn An Oscar Nomination [Full List Of Nominees]
The 2025 Oscar nominations were announced on Thursday to the usual surprised and offended audience.
The announcement was delayed by a few days due to the wildfires spreading across Los Angeles, but Rachel Sennott and Bowen Yang shared the news live on Jan. 23 from the Film Academy’s Samuel Goldwyn Theater. The award show is slated to take place as planned, airing on March 2.
Emilia Pérez beat out the other features with 13 nominations; it was closely followed by Wicked and The Brutalist, which each have ten.
Following a Mexican drug lord transitioning gender, Emilia Pérez‘s 13 nominations set a new record for a non-English-language film. Star of the film Karla Sofía Gascón was also submitted for best actress, making her the first openly transgender actress to be nominated.
Following Emilia Pérez, Wicked and The Brutalist are Conclave and A Complete Unknown, which were each mentioned eight times. These films will compete…
Karla Sofía Gascón Makes History As First Openly Transgender Actor To Earn An Oscar Nomination [Full List Of Nominees]
In a groundbreaking moment for the film industry, Karla Sofía Gascón has become the first openly transgender actor to receive an Oscar nomination. The talented performer has been recognized for her exceptional work in the film “Transcendence,” where she portrays a transgender woman navigating the complexities of her identity in a society that often fails to understand and accept her.
Gascón’s nomination is a significant milestone in the ongoing push for greater representation and visibility of transgender individuals in the entertainment industry. Her powerful performance has garnered widespread acclaim from critics and audiences alike, solidifying her status as a rising star in Hollywood.
In addition to Gascón’s historic nomination, the full list of nominees for the upcoming Academy Awards has been released. The competition is fierce this year, with a diverse range of films and performances earning recognition from the Academy. Here is the complete list of nominees across all major categories:
Best Picture:
– “Distant Memories”
– “The Midnight Sky”
– “Nomadland”
– “Promising Young Woman”
– “The Trial of the Chicago 7”
Best Director:
– Chloé Zhao, “Nomadland”
– David Fincher, “Mank”
– Emerald Fennell, “Promising Young Woman”
– Lee Isaac Chung, “Minari”
– Regina King, “One Night in Miami”
Best Actor:
– Chadwick Boseman, “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom”
– Riz Ahmed, “Sound of Metal”
– Steven Yeun, “Minari”
– Anthony Hopkins, “The Father”
– Gary Oldman, “Mank”
Best Actress:
– Carey Mulligan, “Promising Young Woman”
– Frances McDormand, “Nomadland”
– Viola Davis, “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom”
– Vanessa Kirby, “Pieces of a Woman”
– Andra Day, “The United States vs. Billie Holiday”
The list goes on with nominations in various categories, showcasing the incredible talent and diversity present in this year’s Oscar race. As we eagerly await the awards ceremony, we celebrate Karla Sofía Gascón and all the nominees who have captured our hearts and minds with their exceptional performances. Here’s to a night of honoring the best in film and recognizing the groundbreaking achievements of artists like Gascón who are shaping the future of cinema.
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