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Oscars 2025: Records, trends, and surprises to watch for
As Hollywood gears up for the Oscars 2025, discover the potential record-breakers and trends that could make this year unforgettable
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As Hollywoodâs biggest night approaches on Sunday (March 3), this yearâs Academy Awards are shaping up to be one for the history books.
With a mix of returning legends, first-time nominees, and historic possibilities, the Oscars 2025 promise to be full of unforgettable moments.
From potential record-breakers to fascinating trends, hereâs what to keep an eye on at the 96th Oscars.
TimothĂŠe Chalamet Could Dethrone Adrien Brodyâs Oscars Record
Adrien Brody has held the title of the youngest Best Actor winner for over two decades, after taking home the award for The Pianist at age 29.
But TimothĂŠe Chalamet, 28, is on the brink of rewriting history. His portrayal of Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown has made him a strong contender in the category. If he wins, heâll become the youngest-ever Best Actor recipientâjust 10 months younger than Brody was when he claimed the honor.
Elle Fanning and TimothĂŠe Chalamet in A Complete Unknown
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Meanwhile, Brody himself has finally returned to the Oscars race with The Brutalist, marking his second nomination. Should he win, he would join an elite group of actorsâlike Hilary Swank and Christoph Waltzâwho have maintained a 100% win rate from at least two nominations.
Cynthia Erivoâs Historic EGOT Opportunity
Cynthia Erivo is on the verge of making history as the youngest person to achieve EGOT statusâwinning an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony.
Already a recipient of the first three, Erivo could secure the coveted status if she wins Best Actress for her role as Elphaba in Wicked. At just 38, she would break the record and become only the second Black woman to win Best Actress.
A 47-Year First for Best Actress Contenders
For the first time since 1977, all five Best Actress nominees come from films also up for Best Picture.
This milestone highlights Hollywoodâs increasing recognition of female-led narratives in the industryâs most prestigious category.
In recent years, winners like Nomadland, CODA, and Everything Everywhere All At Once have signaled a shift toward more diverse and inclusive storytelling.
Ralph Fiennes: A Lucky Charm for Best Picture?
If Conclave takes home Best Picture, Ralph Fiennes will become the only actor in history to have appeared in four winning films.
His past acting nominationsâfor Schindlerâs List and The English Patientâcoincided with both films winning Best Picture.
(Left to right) Ralph Fiennes, with his Conclave Isabella Rossellini and Stanley Tucci
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He also starred in The Hurt Locker, another victor in the category. However, Conclave faces an uphill battle, as its director, Edward Berger, wasnât nominatedâa significant disadvantage, though recent winners like Argo and CODA have overcome the same hurdle.
Could Diane Warren Finally Win Her First Oscar?
Songwriting legend Diane Warren is up for her 16th Oscar nomination with The Journey from The Six Triple Eight.
Despite her extensive track record, she has never won . With Emilia PĂŠrez having two songs nominatedâpotentially splitting its votesâthis could finally be Warrenâs year.
When asked on social media which Oscar winner would make her âhappiestâ earlier this month, Warren cheekily replied: âMe!â
Sean Baker Could Make Oscars History
Director Sean Baker, known for his bold, independent filmmaking, has a chance to carve his name into the history books.
His film Anora has earned him nominations in four categoriesâBest Picture, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Editing.
If he wins all four, Baker will become the first person ever to take home four Oscars in one night for the same film. The only other person to ever win four Oscars in a single evening was Walt Disney in 1952, but his wins were for separate projects.
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