Major Hollywood stars, including Halle Berry, Penélope Cruz, and Scarlett Johansson, are set to present at the 2025 Academy Awards. The ceremony, taking place on March 2nd, will also see the return of last year's acting award winners. The nominations for the 2025 Oscars were announced on January 23rd, with a mix of expected and surprising choices.
The 2025 Academy Awards presenters were announced on Tuesday, featuring a star-studded lineup of Hollywood A-listers. Confirmed presenters include Halle Berry, Penélope Cruz, Elle Fanning, Scarlett Johansson, Whoopi Goldberg, John Lithgow, Amy Poehler, June Squibb, and Bowen Yang. Adding to the excitement, last year's acting award winners are set to return to the Oscars stage to present awards this year.
2024's Best Supporting Actor Robert Downey Jr (Oppenheimer), Best Supporting Actress Da'Vine Joy Randolph (The Holdovers), Best Actress Emma Stone (Poor Things) and Best Actor Cillian Murphy (Oppenheimer) were the first four presenters announced for the 2025 ceremony. The show takes place at Hollywood's Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on March 2 with host Conan O'Brien.The nominations for the Academy Awards were announced on January 23, generating both excitement and surprise among fans. While some highly anticipated performances received nominations, others were notably absent. Selena Gomez, despite delivering a compelling performance as a Mexican drug lord's unhinged wife in 'Emilia Pérez', was overlooked for a nomination. However, her song 'Mi Camino' from the film was recognized. Other notable snubs included Angelina Jolie for her portrayal of opera singer Maria Callas in 'Maria', Nicole Kidman for her role in 'Babygirl', and Pamela Anderson for her performance in 'The Last Showgirl'. The prestigious award ceremony will proceed as scheduled on March 2 at Hollywood's Dolby Theatre, with Conan O'Brien taking on the hosting duties for the first time. The nominations encompass various categories, including Best Actor, Best Actress, Original Song, Best Animated Film, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress, and Original Screenplay. The nominees for Best Actor are Adrien Brody, 'The Brutalist'; Timothée Chalamet, 'A Complete Unknown'; Colman Domingo, 'Sing Sing'; Ralph Fiennes, 'Conclave'; and Sebastian Stan, 'The Apprentice.' The nominees for Best Actress are Demi Moore, 'The Substance'; Cynthia Erivo, 'Wicked'; Mikey Madison, 'Anora'; Karla Sofía Gascón, 'Emilia Pérez'; and Fernanda Torres, 'I´m Still Here.' The nominees for Original Song are 'El Mal' from 'Emilia Perez'; 'The Journey' from 'The Six Triple Eight'; 'Like a Bird' from 'Sing Sing'; 'Mi Camino' from 'Emilia Pérez'; and 'Never Too Late' from 'Elton John: Never Too Late.' The nominees for Best Animated Film are 'Flow'; 'Inside Out 2'; 'Memoir of a Snail'; 'Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl'; and 'The Wild Robot.' The nominees for Best Supporting Actor are Yura Borisov, 'Anora'; Kieran Culkin, 'A Real Pain'; Edward Norton, 'A Complete Unknown'; Guy Pearce, 'The Brutalist'; and Jeremy Strong, 'The Apprentice.' The nominees for Best Supporting Actress are Monica Barbaro, 'A Complete Unknown'; Felicity Jones, 'The Brutalist'; Ariana Grande, 'Wicked'; Isabella Rossellini, 'Conclave'; and Zoe Saldaña, 'Emilia Pérez.' The nominees for Original Screenplay are 'Anora'; 'The Brutalist'; 'A Real Pain'; 'September 5'; and 'The Substance.'
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