Social media users are buzzing with shock, celebration, and heated debates over the Oscars list—one leading actress, in particular, has taken center stage.
It’s Oscars season once again, and The Academy has announced the 2025 Leading Actress nominees, sparking lively debates and mixed emotions among fans.
A netizen’s reaction to the missing nominations of Pamela Anderson and Marianne Jean-Baptiste for the Oscars | Source: Facebook/TheAcademy
The nominees are 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” (“Ainda Estou Aqui”).
A netizen’s comment about Fernanda Torres’s Oscar nomination | Source: x/natydiasdeluxe
While all nominees have earned their spot, Torres has set social media ablaze. One enthusiastic supporter declared, “And the Oscar goes to FERNANDA TORRES,” proudly accentuating their post with Brazilian flag emojis in honor of Torres, who is Brazilian. A second exclaimed, “Fernanda Torres as Best Actress!!!”
Some urged viewers to give her film a chance, even if subtitled, “OMG FERNANDA TORRES MADE THE LIST Guys, dont be afraid of subtitles gice ‘Im Still Here’ a chance [sic]”.
Fernanda Torres attends the 81st Venice International Film Festival on September 1, 2024. | Source: Getty Images
Another admirer wrote, “I’m not brazilian but i’ve been watching how they are online campaigning for fernanda with so much passion, it’s truly incredible. i traveled to brazil just to watch “ainda estou aqui” in the theaters. fernanda is out of this world. i’ve never seen a more oscar-deserving actress [sic]!”
A fan voiced support for Torres as the likely winner, while another highlighted the film “I’m Still Here” and Torres’ performance as key moments of this year’s Oscars buzz.
Other nominees received varying degrees of support, but some fans lamented snubs. “Where are Pamela Anderson and Marianne Jean-Baptiste??? Of this group, I’d love to see Demi get it,” a user asked. Another expressed frustration, “Where’s Angelina Jolie????”
A netizen expressed disappointment over the absence of Angelina Jolie from the nominations, specifically mentioning her performance in “Maria.”
A netizen’s comment about Angelina Jolie not being nominated for the Oscars | Source: Facebook/TheAcademy
As the Oscars draw closer, fan debates and fierce loyalty to their favorite nominees show no signs of slowing down, making this year’s race one of the most captivating yet.
