The reason for all of this (apart from voters’ sense of purpose) is, of course, a DEI initiative. In a movement that began back in 2016, as Trump was first ascendant, to diversify the Academy with people of many more backgrounds, countries, and experiences. This can’t be unwound. The choices testify to its permanence.

"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.

Sebastian Stan earned a Best Actor nomination at this year's Oscars for playing the newly inaugurated U.S. president in "The Apprentice."

The film, which earned two Academy Award nominations, was the subject of controversy after premiering at Cannes.

Oscar nominations have sparked discussions online due to their contentious selections in some categories, there also have been some unanimous picks, including Sebastian Stan’s Best Actor nod for his part in The Apprentice.

The contentious Donald Trump biopic “The Apprentice,” which faced fierce opposition from the President, has secured two Academy Award nominations. What Happened: Despite its struggle to secure a distributor and lackluster box office performance,

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.

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

Columnist Glenn Whipp sounds off on the biggest snubs and surprises of the 2025 Oscar nominations, announced Thursday in Los Angeles.

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.

Follow live updates and coverage of the Oscar nominations for the 2025 Academy Awards. Find out who will be nominated.