The 97th Academy Award nominations have been revealed, bringing a mix of expected wins and surprising omissions. "Emilia Perez" leads the pack with a historic 13 nominations, the most ever for a non-English language film. "The Brutalist" and "Wicked" follow closely behind with 10 nominations each, while "A Complete Unknown" and "Conclave" garnered eight, and "Anora" received six.

Several prominent actors, including Selena Gomez, Nicole Kidman, and Angelina Jolie, were unexpectedly overlooked, while others, like Demi Moore and Sebastian Stan, celebrated their first-time nominations.

Notable Omissions

Selena Gomez ("Emilia Perez")

Despite the film's record-breaking nominations, Gomez's performance as the wife of a cartel leader who undergoes gender-affirming surgery was not recognized.

Denzel Washington ("Gladiator II")

While Washington recently set a record for Golden Globe nominations for a Black actor, he did not receive an Oscar nod for his role in "Gladiator II."

Nicole Kidman ("Babygirl")

Kidman's portrayal of a powerful CEO engaged in an affair with a younger intern did not secure her a nomination.

Angelina Jolie ("Maria")

Jolie's dedication to portraying opera legend Maria Callas, including extensive vocal training and language lessons, was not enough to earn her a nomination.

Pamela Anderson ("The Last Showgirl")

Anderson's role as an aging Las Vegas dancer did not result in an Oscar nomination.

Unexpected Wins

Demi Moore ("The Substance")

Moore received her first Oscar nomination for her role as an actress fired from her fitness show at age 50.

Sebastian Stan ("The Apprentice")

Stan's portrayal of a young Donald Trump earned him a nomination for best actor.

Monica Barbaro ("A Complete Unknown")

Barbaro received her first Oscar nomination for her performance as folk singer Joan Baez.