The final results of the 2025 Oscar nominations delivered a mostly expected lineup in Best Actress.

Its 13 nominations are the most of any film this year and one of the highest marks ever.

That putEmilia Perez, and its star, in a strong spot to do very well on March 2nd.

Demi Moore in The Substance and Mikey Madison in Anora with the Oscars statue

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Everything changed for her Best Actress chances onceKarla Sofia Gascon’s controversial tweetsresurfaced.

This resulted inEmilia Perezdistancing itself from her, with Netflix even dropping its headline star from further awards promotions.

Losing at Critics Choice Awards, Golden Globes, SAG Awards, and elsewhere solidified her position.

Karla Sofí Gascón holding her bag in Emilia Pérez

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Perhaps she’ll have better luck at the Oscars 2026 if she’s nominated again forWicked: For Good.

After reviews noted the strength of her performance, Torres became a notable figure in this category.

Elphaba from Wicked with the Wicked Witch from the Wizard of Oz in front of Oz

Torres hopes to do it next.

The case for Mikey Madison’s Oscar nomination in 2025 comes throughAnora’s position for the overall awards season.

Madison’s only major precursor victory came at BAFTA.

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Demi Moore’s performance is a big reason why, asshe’s become the face ofThe Substance’s power.

The tides turned in Demi Moore’s favor for the 2025 Oscars Best Actress category with the Golden Globes.

Overall, the same actress has won at both awards shows in 21 out of 30 years.

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ButThe Substance’s star has the advantage heading into the ceremony.