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Spanish musical Emilia Perez topped the 2025 Academy Awards nominations with 13 nods, while its audience reviews continue to plummet on platforms like Rotten Tomatoes amid controversy over its portrayal of Mexico and transgender themes.
The film’s lead actress, Karla Sofia Gascon, became the first trans woman nominated in the acting category. Zoe Saldana also earned a nomination for her supporting role.
Other actress nominees include Demi Moore for The Substance.
The Brutalist, featuring acclaimed performances from Adrien Brody and Felicity Jones, and blockbuster hit musical Wicked, starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, follow closely with 10 nominations each.
Other notable nominations include Best Actor contenders Timothee Chalamet for his portrayal of Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown and Sebastian Stan as Donald Trump in The Apprentice.
Late-night host Conan O’Brien will head the 97th Academy Awards, which will take place on March 2 and air on ABC and Hulu.