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Chase Infiniti is campaigning for an Oscar nomination in the lead actress category for her debut role in the critically acclaimed film 'One Battle After Another,' which is a strong contender in this year's awards race with potential for multiple nominations, including six acting categories, and could make Oscar history with Infiniti's debut performance.
Emma Stone wins the best actress Oscar for "Poor Things," ending Lily Gladstone's historic run as the first Native American nominee in the lead actress category for "Killers of the Flower Moon." Stone, in tears, expressed gratitude for the team behind the film, marking her second lead actress Oscar win. Despite widespread acclaim and precursor awards, Gladstone's relatively limited screen time and the film's focus on Leonardo DiCaprio's character may have impacted her chances. Gladstone's nomination represents a historic moment for Native American representation at the Oscars.
The 2024 Oscar nominations feature a diverse array of nominees, with a majority of supporting actress nominees being performers of color for the fifth time. This year's lead actress category also saw a historic first with Lily Gladstone becoming the first Native American acting nominee in Academy Awards history. The nominations reflect a relative diversity of ethnicities, genres, and films, with increased representation from underrepresented groups following the implementation of the Academy's representation and inclusion standards.
Sarah Snook, who plays Shiv in the Emmy-winning series Succession, is expected to be submitted in the Lead Actress in a Drama Series category for the 2023 Primetime Emmy nominations, after securing nominations for the supporting actress category for the previous three seasons. Meanwhile, Kieran Culkin, who plays Roman, will be submitted in the Lead Actor in a Drama Series category for the first time, after being submitted in the Supporting Actor category for the previous three seasons.
Sarah Snook, who plays Siobhan "Shiv" Roy on HBO's "Succession," will be submitted for the lead drama actress category for this year's Primetime Emmys, changing from her supporting bids for the three previous seasons. Snook has shined dramatically in the show's fourth and final season, becoming the season's clear standout of the large, sprawling ensemble. With her two on-screen brothers confirmed for leading bids, Snook is likely to face other beloved actors such as "Yellowjackets" star Melanie Lynskey. "Succession" is considered the far and away front-runner for outstanding drama series.