The 2025 Academy Awards are being held at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, showcasing a competitive field with Jacques Audiard's 'Emilia Pérez' leading with 13 nominations. Following closely are 'The Brutalist' and a musical redux, each with 10 nods. Notably, Coralie Fargeat, nominated for Best Director for 'The Substance,' is the only woman among the contenders. Other standout films include Sean Baker's 'Anora,' which has gained acclaim from Cannes and the Producers Guild. This year marks a significant moment for many first-time directors in the Best Picture category as anticipation builds for the evening's awards.
As the event gets under way at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood, follow along here as we update the list in real time.
Leading the nominees are Jacques Audiard's cartel musical Emilia Pérez, with 13 nominations, followed by Brady Corbet's epic drama The Brutalist and the silver-screen redux of the musical, both with 10.
Several directors of Best Picture nominees are up for their first-ever statuettes, including The Substance director Coralie Fargeat-the only woman nominated for Best Director this year.
Other favorites from the pack include Sean Baker's Anora, which comes in off the back of a Cannes Palme d'Or win and the top honor at the Producers Guild.
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