Emilia Pérez Leads 2025 Oscars with Record 13 Nominations

Emilia Pérez has made history at the upcoming 2025 Academy Awards, receiving a record 13 nominations, the most ever for a non-English-language film. The film, directed by Jacques Audiard, features Karla Sofía Gascón as a transgender cartel leader and has sparked controversy due to Gascón's resurfaced past social media posts. Despite the backlash, the film has been celebrated, including winning the best French film at the Césars awards. Other films competing for Best Picture include The Brutalist and Wicked, both with 10 nominations. The Oscars will take place on March 2, 2025, and will include a tribute to the Los Angeles community affected by recent wildfires. This year's ceremony will be broadcast live on ABC and Hulu, with global reach.