In 2015 she received a best actress nod for her role as Jane Hawking, the wife of British theoretical physicist and cosmologist, Stephen Hawking, in biopic The Theory Of Everything.
Jones will compete against Emilia Perez star Zoe Saldana, for her role in the Netflix thriller about a Mexican drug lord who changes gender, and Italian-born US star Isabella Rossellini for playing a nun in papal election drama Conclave.
Also nominated in the category is US pop singer Ariana Grande for playing Glinda the good witch, an early friend to Cynthia Erivo’s green-skinned character Wicked, and Monica Barbaro for Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown.
The announcement was previously postponed twice amid the wildfires in Los Angeles, with the beginning of the nominations event paying tribute to emergency personnel, the film industry and those hit by the blazes.
In the supporting actor category, Culkin, for playing a cousin to Jesse Eisenberg who goes on a trip to retrace his Jewish grandmother’s past escaping the Holocaust in Poland in A Real Pain, and Strong, who portrayed former President Donald Trump mentor Roy Cohn in The Apprentice, are going head-to-head.
They were nominated alongside Russian actor Yura Borisov for Anora, and Edward Norton for Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown and Australian star Guy Pearce for The Brutalist.
The Academy Awards ceremony will take place on March 2 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, with first-time host Conan O’Brien taking over the helm this year.
British TV presenter Jonathan Ross will return as host of ITV’s Oscars companion show this March for the second year running, accompanied by celebrity guests and film experts to discuss nominated films on the night.
The Brutalist actress Felicity Jones and Succession stars take early Oscar nods
As award season kicks into high gear, the buzz around potential Oscar contenders is growing louder. Among the early frontrunners are actress Felicity Jones, known for her captivating performances in films like The Theory of Everything and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, and the talented ensemble cast of the hit HBO series Succession.
Jones, who has long been regarded as one of the most talented actresses of her generation, has been generating Oscar buzz for her role in the upcoming film The Brutalist. The film, directed by acclaimed filmmaker Brady Corbet, follows the story of an architect struggling to maintain her creative vision in the face of personal and professional challenges. Jones’s performance has been praised for its depth and emotional complexity, with many critics predicting that she could earn her first Oscar nomination for the role.
Meanwhile, the stars of Succession have also been garnering early Oscar buzz for their performances in the hit series. The show, which follows the dysfunctional Roy family as they navigate the cutthroat world of media and entertainment, has been widely acclaimed for its sharp writing and stellar performances. Actors like Brian Cox, Jeremy Strong, and Sarah Snook have all been singled out for their standout work on the show, with many industry insiders predicting that they could earn nominations in the Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor categories.
As the race for Oscar gold heats up, it’s clear that Felicity Jones and the stars of Succession are ones to watch. With their talent, dedication, and undeniable on-screen presence, they are sure to make a splash come awards season.
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