The nominations for the 97th Academy Awards are in, with "Emilia Pérez" leading the pack with 13 nominations. NBC News' Chloe Melas breaks down the surprises and snubs.

From Emilia Pérez and its 13(!) nominations to the profoundly gross The Substance getting a Best Picture nod, the 2025 Oscar nominees addressed big social and political issues, all to varying degrees.

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Our complete awards coverage, including the Oscars ... By Alex Marshall To give affected members more time, the academy extended the voting through Friday and will unveil the results Jan. 23.

France's 'Emilia Pérez' breaks several Academy records, while the race to Best Film remains open. Here's the full breakdown of today's nominations. View on euronews

The Spanish actress portrays the titular character in Emilia Pérez, a polarizing musical that focuses on the life of a transgender drug lord in Mexico.

The world of cinema is buzzing with excitement as director Sean Baker’s film ‘Anora’ has achieved a remarkable milestone by earning four Academy Award nominations. This extraordinary feat is a celebration not only for Baker but also for independent filmmakers everywhere, marking a significant moment in Oscar history.

"Anora," one of ten films nominated for best picture at the 2025 Oscars, featured multiple breakout performances that helped it earn six Academy Award nominations.

The 'Rebel Without a Cause' star was nominated posthumously twice in that category after tragically passing away at 24 years of age.

The last Russian nominated for an Academy Award in an acting category was Mikhail Baryshnikov in '77 for 'The Turning Point'.

Jay Leno was warned by his “Tonight Show” predecessor Johnny Carson that hosting the Oscars was “a no-win situation.”