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Oscar Nominees Unite for Historic Class Photo Ahead of 98th Academy Awards

Nominees for the 98th Academy Awards gathered at the Academy Museum in Los Angeles for the traditional luncheon and class photo. The film "Sinners" has made history by securing a record-breaking 16 nominations this year. Veteran actors Leonardo DiCaprio and Sean Penn each earned their sixth acting nomination, while several others celebrated their first-ever Oscar nods. The awards ceremony, hosted by Conan O'Brien, will be held on March 15 and broadcast live on ABC and Hulu.

Oscar nominees come under one roof for Academy's annual class photo

Los Angeles, February 11

On Tuesday, February 10, nominees for the 98th Annual Academy Awards assembled at the Academy Museum in Los Angeles for the annual nominees luncheon, culminating in the traditional class photo.This year's acting nominees include Emma Stone, Kate Hudson, Jessie Buckley, Renate Reinsve, Rose Byrne, Timothee Chalamet, Leonardo DiCaprio, Ethan Hawke, Michael B. Jordan, Wagner Moura, Elle Fanning, Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, Amy Madigan, Wunmi Mosaku, Teyana Taylor, Benicio del Toro, Jacob Elordi, Delroy Lindo, Sean Penn and Stellan Skarsgard, as per PEOPLE.

Sinners makes history this year with an impressive 16 nominations, the most ever earned by a single film at the Academy Awards. Leonardo DiCaprio and Sean Penn each secured their sixth acting nominations, while Byrne, Taylor, Moura, and Lindo celebrate their first-ever nods in acting categories.The event was held ahead of the 98th Oscars hosted by Conan O'Brien on March 15 at the Dolby. The ceremony will air live on ABC and stream live on Hulu.

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Reader Comments

Rohit P

16 nominations for one film is insane! "Sinners" must be something special. The Oscars feel a bit distant sometimes, but when a movie creates this much buzz, it makes me want to watch it.

David E

While I enjoy the glamour, I respectfully feel the Oscars often overlook incredible cinema from Asia, including India. We have stories and performances here that deserve that kind of platform too.

Ananya R

So happy for the first-time nominees! That moment must be surreal. Also, Conan O'Brien hosting? That should be fun and less formal. Hope the ceremony is more engaging this year.

Sarah B

DiCaprio's sixth nomination! The man is a legend. It's nice to have this luncheon before the big night, must ease the nerves a bit for the newcomers. Best of luck to all!

Karthik V

Will try to catch the stream on Hulu. The timing is usually very late for us in India, but it's worth staying up for the fashion and the speeches! Fingers crossed for the underdogs.

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