At long last, the 2025 Oscar nominations are here — and there are a number of snubs and surprises in the field. Some people have expressed concerns about moving forward with the Academy Awards after wildfires devastated parts of Los Angeles.

The star earned some of the best reviews of her career out of the Venice Film Festival for her portrayal of the opera icon Maria Callas. Director Pablo Larrain previously delivered Oscar nominations to two of his stars playing historical figures — Natalie Portman for “Jackie” in 2017 and Kristen Stewart for “Spencer” in 2022.