Oscar nominations have sparked discussions online due to their contentious selections in some categories, there also have been some unanimous picks, including Sebastian Stan’s Best Actor nod for his part in The Apprentice.
The reason for all of this (apart from voters’ sense of purpose) is, of course, a DEI initiative. In a movement that began back in 2016, as Trump was first ascendant, to diversify the Academy with people of many more backgrounds, countries, and experiences. This can’t be unwound. The choices testify to its permanence.
"The Apprentice," a controversial movie few people actually saw, is about to get a big boost from the Academy Awards.
The newly inaugurated president will be represented at the 97th Academy Awards. Sebastian Stan was among the Oscar nominees announced Thursday morning, earning recognition for his portrayal as Donald Trump in "The Apprentice." The movie, which shares the ...
“The Apprentice,” starring Romanian-American actor Sebastian Stan in a blond wig and a whole lot of foundation, begins in the early 1970s and charts Trump’s rise and tumultuous personal life, with scenes depicting him taking drugs, getting a hair transplant and sexually assaulting his wife, Ivana.
The film, which earned two Academy Award nominations, was the subject of controversy after premiering at Cannes.
The contentious Donald Trump biopic "The Apprentice," which faced fierce opposition from the President, has secured two Academy Award nominations.
Among the biggest Oscars snubs this year were Dune: Part Two director Denis Villeneuve, Gladiator II's Denzel Washington, Queer's Daniel Craig, Maria's Angelina Jolie and The Last Showgirl's Pamela Anderson. The full list of the 2025 Academy Awards nominations is below.
Columnist Glenn Whipp sounds off on the biggest snubs and surprises of the 2025 Oscar nominations, announced Thursday in Los Angeles.
Karla Sofia Gascon has made history as the first openly transgender performer nominated for Best Actress at the 2025 Academy Awards for her role in 'E
The Apprentice is heading back into theaters after scoring two Oscar nominations for its stars Sebastian Stan in Best Actor and Jeremy Strong in Best Supporting Actor.
Although the foreign film Emilia Pérez won over The Academy and has garnered the most Oscar nominations for the March 2025 awards ceremony, actress Selena Gomez is receiving some serious scrutiny over her role in the movie.