Other unexpected news in Thursday morning's announcement included no nominations for Nicole Kidman, Angelina Jolie or 'The Substance's' Margaret Qualley, while Monica Barbaro surprised.

With what a hot favourite Nicole Kidman is in the awards circuit, is Babygirl's Oscars snub indicative of a larger pattern at what the Academy deems fit?

After dirty dancing for Nicole Kidman in ‘Babygirl’ — and launching a million memes — Harris Dickinson eyes a star-making role as John Lennon as he catapults from indie prodigy to industry powerhouse.

When not promoting his most recent film, the erotic thriller Babygirl with Nicole Kidman, Hollywood movie star Antonio Banderas (Desperado, The Mask of Zorro, Puss in Boots, Spy Kids) is revving up f

Antonio Banderas tells PEOPLE that he and Nicole Kidman helped each other 'feel safe' while acting together in the erotic thriller 'Babygirl.' 'She was totally committed to what she was doing,' Banderas says of Kidman's leading role.

Based on the number of biopics that are released yearly, as well as the countless horror movies that purport to take inspiration from true life, many cinephiles would be forgiven for growing sick of the phrase “based on a true story.

Challengers got great reviews, made good money, and delivered Hollywood a rare adult-oriented hit. So why did the Academy completely ignore it?

“She comes all the time,” Yogurt Park co-owner Ryan Piscovich told the outlet, confirming Zendaya's recent visit. According to UC Berkeley senior Tina Khangtintsang, who served Zendaya during her stop at Yogurt Park, the Euphoria actress ordered "her usual": a mini chocolate and vanilla cup with rainbow sprinkles.

Here's a look at some of the biggest snubs and surprises from the nominations for the 97th Academy Awards.

Josh Brolin joked about quitting acting as he criticized the Academy for snubbing "Dune: Part Two" director Denis Villeneuve. Brolin, who has starred in both "Dune" and "Dune: Part Two," had previously threatened to quit acting if Villeneuve's work in the sequel were not recognized.

Fans believe the Academy did dirty to these films that were popular contenders but did not receive a single nod in the 2025 nomination list.

Several underperforming films at the Oscars had one thing in common: A blunt willingness to deal with sex.