The unveiling of the 2024 Oscars nominations brought forth a wave of excitement, recognizing outstanding performances and cinematic achievements.

Among the nominees were ten first-time contenders, adding a refreshing dynamic to this year's lineup, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Notable names such as America Ferrera, Cillian Murphy, Colman Domingo, Emily Blunt, and Lily Gladstone marked their inaugural Oscar journey.

Murphy's stellar portrayal of J. Robert Oppenheimer in the Christopher Nolan-directed film "Oppenheimer" secured him a nomination for Best Leading Actor.

Simultaneously, Blunt earned a nod for Best Supporting Actress for her compelling role as Kitty Oppenheimer in the same film, which amassed a total of 11 nominations.

A historic moment unfolded with Lily Gladstone's nomination as the first Native American acting nominee.

Gladstone's poignant performance as Mollie Burkhart in "Killers of the Flower Moon" earned her a nomination for Best Leading Actress, with the film receiving nine additional nominations.

Reflecting on her achievement, Gladstone expressed gratitude, acknowledging the immense talent that paved the way for her groundbreaking recognition.

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America Ferrera's Unexpected Nod Highlights Diversity

Amidst the 2024 Oscars nominees, one unexpected yet joyous surprise was America Ferrera's inclusion in the Best Supporting Actress category.

America Ferrera, known for her empowering monologue in the "Barbie" movie, celebrated the recognition and emphasized the importance of Latiné representation in her statement to CNN.

Born to Honduran immigrants in the United States, Ferrera stood alongside two other people of color nominees in the supporting actress category, Da'Vine Joy Randolph and Danielle Brooks.

Ferrera's character, Gloria, delivered a powerful feminist pep talk in "Barbie," resonating with audiences.

The film, directed by Greta Gerwig and produced/starred by Margot Robbie, not only made history but also became the highest-grossing domestic movie of 2023, surpassing $1 billion worldwide.

Ferrera expressed gratitude for being part of the groundbreaking project, emphasizing the accomplishments of her "Barbie family."

"I'm thrilled to celebrate my phenomenal Barbie family and all their achievements," Ferrera said.

"I'm so thankful to them for asking me to be a part of it," she added.

2024 Oscars Nominees Complete List

The diverse array of nominees spans various categories, celebrating excellence in cinema.

Here is the 2024 Oscars complete list of nominees, as per PEOPLE's report:

Best Picture

American Fiction

Anatomy of a Fall

Barbie

The Holdovers

Killers of the Flower Moon

Maestro

Oppenheimer

Past Lives

Poor Things

The Zone of Interest

Best Actress

Annette Bening, Nyad

Lily Gladstone, Killers of the Flower Moon

Sandra Hüller, Anatomy of a Fall

Carey Mulligan, Maestro

Emma Stone, Poor Things

Best Actor

Bradley Cooper, Maestro

Colman Domingo, Rustin

Paul Giamatti, The Holdovers

Cillian Murphy, Oppenheimer

Jeffrey Wright, American Fiction

Best Supporting Actress

Emily Blunt, Oppenheimer

Danielle Brooks, The Color Purple

America Ferrera, Barbie

Jodie Foster, Nyad

Da'Vine Joy Randolph, The Holdovers

Best Supporting Actor

Sterling K. Brown, American Fiction

Robert De Niro, Killers of the Flower Moon

Robert Downey Jr., Oppenheimer

Ryan Gosling, Barbie

Mark Ruffalo, Poor Things

Best Director

Justine Triet, Anatomy of a Fall

Martin Scorsese, Killers of the Flower Moon

Christopher Nolan, Oppenheimer

Yorgos Lanthimos, Poor Things

Jonathan Glazer, The Zone of Interest

Best Original Screenplay

Anatomy of a Fall

The Holdovers

Maestro

May December

Past Lives

Best Adapted Screenplay

American Fiction

Barbie

Oppenheimer

Poor Things

The Zone of Interest

Best Cinematography

El Conde

Killers of the Flower Moon

Maestro

Oppenheimer

Poor Things

Best Original Score

American Fiction

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny

Killers of the Flower Moon

Oppenheimer

Poor Things

Best Original Song

"The Fire Inside," Flamin' Hot

"I'm Just Ken," Barbie

"It Never Went Away," American Symphony

"Wahzhazhe (A Song for My People)," Killers of the Flower Moon

"What Was I Made For?" Barbie

Best Editing

Anatomy of a Fall

The Holdovers

Killers of the Flower Moon

Oppenheimer

Poor Things

Best Production Design

Barbie

Killers of the Flower Moon

Napoleon

Oppenheimer

Poor Things

Best Costume Design

Barbie

Killers of the Flower Moon

Napoleon

Oppenheimer

Poor Things

Best Makeup and Hairstyling

Golda

Maestro

Oppenheimer

Poor Things

Society of the Snow

Best Sound

The Creator

Maestro

Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One

Oppenheimer

The Zone of Interest

Best Visual Effects

The Creator

Godzilla Minus One

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One

Napoleon

Best International Feature

Io Capitano

Perfect Days

Society of the Snow

The Teachers' Lounge

The Zone of Interest

Best Animated Feature

The Boy and the Heron

Elemental

Nimona

Robot Dreams

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

Best Animated Short

Letter to a Pig

Ninety-Five Senses

Our Uniform

Pachyderme

War Is Over! Inspired by the Music of John & Yoko

Best Live-Action Short

The After

Invincible

Knight of Fortune

Red, White and Blue

The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar

Best Documentary Feature

Bobi Wine: The People's President

The Eternal Memory

Four Daughters

To Kill a Tiger

20 Days in Mariupol

Best Documentary Short

The ABCs of Book Banning

The Barber of Little Rock

Island in Between

The Last Repair Shop

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