Timothée Chalamet & Ariana Grande Shine in 2025 Oscar Noms!
The Academy Awards are gearing up for a glitzy night on March 2, 2025, and the nominations have finally dropped, showcasing a star-studded lineup that includes Timothée Chalamet and Ariana Grande. This year’s nominations were unveiled through a lively livestream event with comedians Bowen Yang and Rachel Sennott, after a delay caused by the devastating Los Angeles wildfires that gripped the city, affecting many, including Oscar veteran Billy Crystal. The Academy expressed solidarity with those impacted and offered ways to contribute to relief efforts.
Chalamet is ballooning back into the Oscars spotlight with a nod for his performance in “A Complete Unknown,” but it’s worth noting this is only his second time nominated, previously snagging a Best Actor nod in 2018 for “Call Me By Your Name.” Meanwhile, the ever-buzzy Grande, also nominated for her role in “Wicked,” is experiencing the thrill of her first Oscar nomination – and we are here for it!
The Best Picture category is also brimming with intrigue this year. Film buffs will recognize titles like “The Brutalist,” “The Substance,” and the much-anticipated “Wicked.” “The Substance,” a horror film which has historically struggled for recognition at the Oscars, scored a whopping five nominations, making news and history; only six horror films have ever made it this far! Given that “The Substance” is led by actress Demi Moore—also scoring her inaugural nomination—audience excitement is palpable.
On the heels of a blockbuster awards season, the Oscars are not just about gold statues but also a reflection of the industry’s evolution. Though genres like horror and musicals are frequently ignored by Hollywood’s elite, this year’s nominations show a slight shift towards inclusivity. Grande and Moore aren’t the only surprises; almost every major category is packed with fresh talent and unexpected names that breathe some much-needed life into the awards show—a change many have been craving.
As the countdown to the ceremony begins, fans are left anxiously speculating about who will take home the coveted awards. Will it be Chalamet this time? Or perhaps Grande will steal the show? Either way, it goes without saying that it’s an honor just to be nominated. Let’s hope the awards bring as much glitz and glamour as the nominations promise!
Sources: Celebrity Storm and E! Online, Variety, The Hollywood Reporter
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