March 3rd 2025.
Have you ever wondered how the famous golden statue at the Oscars got its nickname? As the stars of Hollywood gather in their finest attire for the 2025 Oscars, the excitement is palpable as more awards are set to be presented tonight. But amidst all the glitz and glamour, there is still one question that continues to puzzle us - why are these little gold men known as 'Oscars' when they are actually called Academy Awards?
To be honest, there is no definite answer to this question as the true reason for the name remains a mystery. However, that hasn't stopped people from coming up with their own theories about the origins of the nickname 'Oscar'. Let's take a look at some of the popular theories that have been floating around.
One theory suggests that the statue was named after Academy librarian Margaret Herrick, who later became the Director of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. It is said that she once remarked that the statue resembled her uncle Oscar, and the name stuck. Another theory claims that journalist Sidney Skolsky wrote about Herrick's comment in his New York Daily News column, although he later admitted that he had actually used the name in a column where he was poking fun at the entire ceremony, taking inspiration from a Vaudeville joke.
There is also a theory that the name was coined by the legendary actress Bette Davis, who supposedly named the statue after her husband Harmon O Nelson Jr. Some sources say that it was a tribute to his middle name, while others suggest a cheekier reason - that the statue's behind reminded her of her husband when he emerged from the shower in the morning. Interesting, right?
But wait, there's more. Some believe that the name came from an entirely different source, with early mentions of it in a 1934 Time magazine article about the Oscars, or Walt Disney thanking the Academy for his 'Oscar' in 1932. Confusing, isn't it?
Now onto the main event - the 2025 Oscars nominations! The nominees for Best Picture include Anora, The Brutalist, A Complete Unknown, Conclave, Dune: Part Two, Emilia Pérez, I'm Still Here, Nickel Boys, The Substance, and Wicked. The Best Director category features Sean Baker for Anora, Brady Corbet for The Brutalist, James Mangold for A Complete Unknown, Jacques Audiard for Emilia Pérez, and Coralie Fargeat for The Substance.
The Best Actor nominees are Adrien Brody for The Brutalist, Timothée Chalamet for A Complete Unknown, Colman Domingo for Sing Sing, Ralph Fiennes for Conclave, and Sebastian Stan for The Apprentice. In the Best Actress category, we have Cynthia Erivo for Wicked, Karla Sofía Gascón for Emilia Pérez, Mikey Madison for Anora, Demi Moore for The Substance, and Fernanda Torres for I'm Still Here.
Moving on to the supporting categories, Yura Borisov and Kieran Culkin are nominated for Anora and A Real Pain respectively for Best Supporting Actor, while Monica Barbaro, Ariana Grande, Felicity Jones, Isabella Rossellini, and Zoe Saldaña are nominated for Best Supporting Actress.
Other categories include Best Original Screenplay, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Animated Feature, Best International Feature Film, Best Documentary Feature Film, Best Original Score, Best Original Song, Best Cinematography, Best Editing, Best Sound, Best Production Design, Best Makeup and Hairstyling, Best Costume Design, and Best Visual Effects.
And let's not forget the short film categories - Best Documentary Short Film, Best Live-Action Short Film, and Best Animated Short Film. With so many talented and deserving nominees, it's going to be a tough competition. We can't wait to see who takes home the coveted golden statuettes!
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