"The Apprentice," a controversial movie few people actually saw, is about to get a big boost from the Academy Awards.

“The Apprentice,” starring Romanian-American actor Sebastian Stan in a blond wig and a whole lot of foundation, begins in the early 1970s and charts Trump’s rise and tumultuous personal life, with scenes depicting him taking drugs, getting a hair transplant and sexually assaulting his wife, Ivana.

Karla Sofia Gascon makes history as the first openly transgender Oscar nominee for Best Actress, earning acclaim for her role in 'Emilia Perez'.

Among the biggest Oscars snubs this year were Dune: Part Two director Denis Villeneuve, Gladiator II's Denzel Washington, Queer's Daniel Craig, Maria's Angelina Jolie and The Last Showgirl's Pamela Anderson. The full list of the 2025 Academy Awards nominations is below.

Richard Brody on the contenders. Plus: the mastermind of Trump’s tariff program; the long shadow of the Chinese Exclusion Act; and an origami master who lost his lifework in the L.A. fires

Netflix film "Emilia Pérez" received 13 Academy Award nominations, helping the streamer top the list of most nominations by studio in the main categories.

Sebastian Stan’s physical transformation and cadence allowed him to slip into the role of President Trump, giving us more than a mere impression. Some may see that as essential to a movie like The Apprentice, and I would totally agree with that notion as he is the film’s functional protagonist.

The star earned some of the best reviews of her career out of the Venice Film Festival for her portrayal of the opera icon Maria Callas. Director Pablo Larrain previously delivered Oscar nominations to two of his stars playing historical figures — Natalie Portman for “Jackie” in 2017 and Kristen Stewart for “Spencer” in 2022.

Karla Sofia Gascon has made history as the first openly transgender performer nominated for Best Actress at the 2025 Academy Awards for her role in 'E