The 2025 Oscar nominations were revealed bright and early Thursday morning, with Spanish-language “Emilia Pérez” topping all nominees with 13, including Best Picture.
Karla Sofía Gascón, who plays the film’s title character, lands herself in the Oscar history books as the first out trans actress to receive a nomination. Coralie Fargeat is this year’s only woman to break into the male-dominated Best Director category, for her body-horror shocker “The Substance.”
Here are notable highlights from this year’s Oscar nominations.
Landmark Day for LGBTQ+ Community
Karla Sofía Gascón solidifies her place in Oscar history as the first out transgender woman to land an acting nomination.