Most Academy Award Nominations Of 2023: This Year’s Top Nominees & Other Oscar Contenders

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Top Oscar Nominees 2023: Photos

Top Oscar Nominees 2023: Photos — Awards season is in full swing, and that means the main event is just around the corner. The path to the Academy Awards narrowed on Jan. 24, 2023, when the nominees for the 95th annual event were officially announced.

Riz Ahmed and Allison Williams presented the honors during an early AM ceremony in Los Angeles. Though they had to take the stage at 5:30 am local time to share the news, both stars still shined. The M3GAN actress looked lovely in a wine-red dress with a cape and a bow. Riz, meanwhile, went with a khaki suit and black shirt.

The awards slate was full of excitement this year. Sci-fi adventure Everything Everywhere All At Once came out on top with 11 nods while the drama Banshees on Inisherin and the historical war drama All Quiet On The Western Front strayed behind with nine a piece. There were many surprises in the acting categories, which are all full of first-timers.

The Oscars will take place March 12, 2023 at Los Angeles’ Dolby Theater. For more of the top nominees and what to expect, check out our gallery here.

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‘Everything Everywhere All At Once’

‘Everything Everywhere All At Once’ — The Frontrunner

Everything Everywhere All At Once was an early frontrunner for Oscar gold, recieving critical acclaim when it came out on Apr. 8, 2023. The film follows a Chinese-American immigrant as she navigates a multiverse of her many-possible lives in order to save the universe.

It was recognized with the most Oscar noms this year, taking 11. Along with Best Picture, the sci-fi feature’s stars Michelle Yeoh, Stephanie Hsu, Ke Huy Quan and Jamie Lee Curtis earned their first-ever Oscar nods. Everything Everywhere’s 2022 box office take was $104m, according to Box Office Mojo.

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‘All Quiet On The Western Front’

‘All Quiet On The Western Front’ — Battling For 2nd

The World War I epic All Quiet On The Western Front was able to translate a 1929 text into a riveting anti-war drama. The film debuted at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 12, 2022 and was released to streaming on Netflix on October 28. Coming in second, All Quiet On The Western Front earned nine Oscar nominations, including Best Picture, Best Cinematography, and Best Writing (Adapted Screenplay.)

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‘The Banshees Of Inisherin’

‘The Banshees Of Inisherin’ — Tied For #2

Colin Farrell and Barry Keoghan’s dark-yet-funny friendship plays out in tragicomedy The Banshees Of Inisherin, which was honored with 9 nods as well. The 2022 feature, which is set in the midst of the Irish Civil War, will compete for Best Picture, Best Actor (Colin), Best Supporting Actor (Barry), Best Directing, and Best Writing (Original Screenplay.) The film boasts a modest box office take of $29 million, according to Box Office Mojo.

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Austin Butler & Brendan Fraser

Austin Butler & Brendan Fraser — Oscar Newcomers

Austin Butler made the Best Actor list for the first time, for his all-in portrayal of Elvis Presley in Elvis. After a career spent in comic roles, veteran actor Brendan Fraser is finally getting recognized for his dramatic talents. He will also compete for an Oscar for the first time, for his part in The Whale.

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Ke Huy Quan

Ke Huy Quan — Old Favorite

Ke Huy Quan was just a kid when he was a star in the 80s, as Shortround in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984) and Data in The Goonies (1985). After a long time out of the spotlight, he returned to acting in 2021 and received critical acclaim as the husband in Everything Everywhere All At Once. This is his first Oscar nomination.

The star is already a frontrunner, having won the Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture award at the 80th annual Golden Globe Awards on January 10, 2023, photographed with his award here. During his thank you speech, he had the opportunity to thank The Fabelmans‘ director Steven Spielberg for giving him his first role.

“I was raised to never forget where I came from and to always remember who gave me my first opportunity,” he told the audience. “I am so happy to see Steven Spielberg here tonight – Steven, thank you!” The beaming director blew the star a kiss back.

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Jamie Lee Curtis & Michelle Yeoh

Jamie Lee Curtis & Michelle Yeoh — Long Time Coming

Veteran actresses Jamie Lee Curtis and Michelle Yeoh finally earned the recognition they’ve long deserved for their roles in Everything Everywhere All At Once. Jamie Lee was nominated in the supporting category as IRS inspector Deirdre Beaubeirdre and her various other versions. Michelle will compete in the top actress category, against Cate Blanchett (Tár), Ana de Armas (Blonde), Andrea Riseborough (To Leslie), and
Michelle Williams (The Fabelmans.)

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Ana de Armas

Ana de Armas — One To Watch

Ana de Armas’ portrayal of Marilyn Monroe in Blonde became one of the most talked about performances of the year. Though the film was controversial, her performance was undeniably powerful, earning her a Best Actress nomination, her first Academy Award nod.

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Lady Gaga & Rihanna

Lady Gaga & Rihanna — The Music Makers

The music categories are a mixed bag this season. Though A-listers like Rihanna and one-time winner Lady Gaga are both competing for Best Original Song, there is endless buzz around the song “Naatu Naatu,” from the Indian-language action drama RRR. The song went ultra-viral after winning at the Globes.

Sadly, some chart-toppers missed the mark. Taylor Swift was hoping for an Oscar nod, but wasn’t recognized for the track “Carolina” from Where the Crawdads Sing.

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‘The Power Of The Dog’

‘The Power Of The Dog’ — 2022’s Top Contender

Earning the most nominations is not always a key to success. In 2022, Jane Campion’s The Power Of The Dog was the Oscar frontrunner with 12 nominations. The film CODA would take home the most 2022 trophies, including Best Picture. Jane still made history, as the third female auteur to win Best Director in Oscar history.

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Jimmy Kimmel

Jimmy Kimmel — Host With The Most

Jimmy Kimmel will be back on stage for the 2023 Oscars on Mar. 12, marking his third time as with the gig. Remarking on the role back in Nov. 2022, the late-night host joked with Variety. He said, “Being invited to host the Oscars for a third time is either a great honor or a trap. Either way, I am grateful to the Academy for asking me so quickly after everyone good said no.”

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