2025 Oscars Nominate Diverse Musical Talent, First Non-English Best Actress Pair

The 2025 Oscar nominations highlight a diverse lineup, with significant recognition in the music categories, including Diane Warren's 16th nomination for 'The Journey' from 'The Six Triple Eight' and Elton John's nomination for 'Never Too Late.' Newcomers Abraham Alexander and Adrian Quesada also received their first nominations, showcasing the variety of talent. In a notable first, all five Best Actress nominees are from films nominated for Best Picture, a rarity not seen in 47 years. This year's Best Actress lineup includes Cynthia Erivo and Karla Sofía Gascón, who made history as the first pair of non-English language nominees in nearly 50 years. The documentary short film 'The Only Girl in the Orchestra' about Orin O’Brien, the first full-time female musician in the New York Philharmonic, is also nominated, adding to the representation of women in film. The Oscars ceremony is scheduled for March 2, 2025.