2025 Oscars: ‘I’m Still Here’ Star Fernanda Torres Repeats Mother’s Historic Best Actress Nom

On Thursday, the lead actress of Walter Salles’ period film “I’m Still Here” followed in the footsteps of her mother Fernanda Montenegro by being nominated as the second Brazilian ever by the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences for Best Actress. (Notably, Ms. Montenegro had been nominated back in 1999 for “Central Station,” but lost to Gwyneth Paltrow for “Shakespeare in Love.”)

Thursday saw the star of Walter Salles’ film “I’m Still Here” echoing her mother Fernanda Montenegro’s 1999 nomination (for “Central Station”) by becoming one of only two Brazilians to be recognized by the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences in the Best Actress category. (It was Ms. Montenegro who had been nominated that year, but she ultimately lost out to Gwyneth Paltrow for “Shakespeare in Love.”)

‘The Substance’ Scores 5 Oscar Nominations, Including Best Picture

Additionally, it received nominations for the Best Original Screenplay (Fargeat), Best Actress Performance (Demi Moore), Best Makeup and Hairstyling, and Best Director (Fargeat).

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It was nominated in several categories including Best Original Screenplay by Fargeat, Best Actress Performance from Demi Moore, Best Makeup and Hairstyling, and Best Director for Fargeat.

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The nominations came for the following categories: Best Original Screenplay (Fargeat), Best Actress Performance (Demi Moore), Best Makeup and Hairstyling, and Best Director (Fargeat).

‘Anora’ Breakout Yura Borisov Becomes First Russian Actor to Earn Oscar Nom in Almost 5 Decades

However, it’s likely that Borisov, the actor who was less known until now, will experience immense joy, as he is the first Russian performer to be nominated for an Oscar in the acting categories since 1977.

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Borisov, a previously lesser-known Russian actor, could be overjoyed, being the first from his country to receive an Oscar nomination in the performing categories since 1977.

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It’s possible that Borisov, the actor who wasn’t widely known until recently, will feel great excitement as he is now the first Russian performer to be nominated for an Oscar in the acting categories since 1977.

Karla Sofía Gascón Becomes First Openly Trans Woman Nominated for Oscar for Best Actress

Gascón gained acclaim for her role in a Jacques Audiard-directed musical drama, portraying a Mexican cartel leader who undergoes a transformation and focuses on helping those affected by gang violence. She shares the screen with fellow Oscar nominee Zoe Saldaña, Selena Gomez, and Adriana Paz; this quartet received the best actress award at the Cannes Film Festival last year.