Oscar Nominees Bring Emotional Depth to their Roles
As Hollywood's biggest stars took to the red carpet, they opened up about what drove them to take on complex roles and push boundaries in their craft. Among them was Michael B. Jordan, who is nominated for Best Lead Actor for his dual performance as twins "Smoke" and "Stack" in Ryan Coogler's vampire thriller "Sinners."
For Jordan, the key to bringing these characters to life lay in his own experiences and emotions. He explained, "The roles and the characters I get have the opportunity to play, you try to bring as much of yourself...and effort into them to bring those characters to life." This approach resonated with Wunmi Mosaku and Delroy Lindo, who were also nominated for their respective performances in "Sinners."
This year's Oscar nominations are a record-breaking 16, surpassing previous records held by films like "Titanic," "La La Land," and "All About Eve." The sheer number of nominations speaks to the quality of work being done in Hollywood, with many standout films vying for recognition.
One such film is Paul Thomas Anderson's "It's an Original Concept," which has earned Leonardo DiCaprio his sixth career Lead Actor nomination. DiCaprio praised the film's originality and its director's ability to capture a pivotal moment in history. The film itself is up for Best Picture, and it has already won several awards, including the Golden Globes, Critics Choice Awards, and National Board of Review Awards.
Other notable nominees include Jessie Buckley, who won both the Golden Globe and Critics Choice Award for her role in "Hamnet" and is now an Oscar nominee for Best Actress. She spoke candidly about the importance of storytelling and its power to affect people's hearts.
As the 2026 Oscars approach, fans are eagerly anticipating the ceremony. The live pre-show, "On The Red Carpet at the Oscars," will feature exclusive interviews with nominees, fashion analysis, and more. Don't miss the 98th Academy Awards on March 15 at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT on ABC and Hulu, followed by "The Bachelorette: Before the First Rose."
As Hollywood's biggest stars took to the red carpet, they opened up about what drove them to take on complex roles and push boundaries in their craft. Among them was Michael B. Jordan, who is nominated for Best Lead Actor for his dual performance as twins "Smoke" and "Stack" in Ryan Coogler's vampire thriller "Sinners."
For Jordan, the key to bringing these characters to life lay in his own experiences and emotions. He explained, "The roles and the characters I get have the opportunity to play, you try to bring as much of yourself...and effort into them to bring those characters to life." This approach resonated with Wunmi Mosaku and Delroy Lindo, who were also nominated for their respective performances in "Sinners."
This year's Oscar nominations are a record-breaking 16, surpassing previous records held by films like "Titanic," "La La Land," and "All About Eve." The sheer number of nominations speaks to the quality of work being done in Hollywood, with many standout films vying for recognition.
One such film is Paul Thomas Anderson's "It's an Original Concept," which has earned Leonardo DiCaprio his sixth career Lead Actor nomination. DiCaprio praised the film's originality and its director's ability to capture a pivotal moment in history. The film itself is up for Best Picture, and it has already won several awards, including the Golden Globes, Critics Choice Awards, and National Board of Review Awards.
Other notable nominees include Jessie Buckley, who won both the Golden Globe and Critics Choice Award for her role in "Hamnet" and is now an Oscar nominee for Best Actress. She spoke candidly about the importance of storytelling and its power to affect people's hearts.
As the 2026 Oscars approach, fans are eagerly anticipating the ceremony. The live pre-show, "On The Red Carpet at the Oscars," will feature exclusive interviews with nominees, fashion analysis, and more. Don't miss the 98th Academy Awards on March 15 at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT on ABC and Hulu, followed by "The Bachelorette: Before the First Rose."
I think what's really interesting about these Oscar nominations is how they showcase the depth of human emotion in storytelling. The way these actors bring their own experiences and emotions to their roles makes the characters feel so much more real 
. It's like we're seeing a piece of ourselves reflected back at us on screen. And with 16 nominees this year, it just goes to show that there are so many talented people out there pushing boundaries and taking risks in Hollywood 
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! It's like you can see themselves in the characters. I totally get why Michael B. Jordan poured his heart into playing those twins - we've all been twin-strugglers at some point, right? 
But seriously, it's inspiring to see them be vulnerable and honest about what drives them as actors.
. Jessie Buckley is an amazing talent, and her win for "Hamnet" was well-deserved. I think it's so important for us to celebrate strong female voices in storytelling - they're changing the game! 
! I mean, it's not just about the prestige and accolades (although, let's be real, they're super cool), but also about the fact that we get to see some incredibly talented actors bringing their A-game to the big screen. Like, have you seen Michael B. Jordan's performance in "Sinners"? He's got this raw emotionality that just draws you in and makes you feel like you're right there with him on screen 
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). She's talking about the importance of storytelling and its power to touch our hearts... I mean, can we agree on that? 
and leo di caprio's always been my fave, but it's awesome that he's getting another chance at a lead actor nom. i love how wunmi mosaku and delroy lindo are also up for awards - they're like, the ultimate underrated talent 
and jessie buckley's won several awards already, so i'm expecting big things from her too 
paul thomas anderson's it's an original concept sounds so interesting, can't wait to watch it. and jessie buckley won both golden globe and critics choice for hamnet, no wonder she's a oscar nominee now 
Michael B. Jordan's performance in "Sinners" is insane – his ability to tap into his own emotions and experiences to bring these characters to life is truly inspiring 
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. With so many talented actors from underrepresented communities being recognized, I think we're finally starting to see a shift towards more inclusive storytelling 
. Bring it on! 
I'm so hyped about this Oscar season! It's amazing to see how these talented actors are pouring their emotions into their roles - it's like they're taking a piece of themselves and sharing it with us. I love that Michael B. Jordan is using his own experiences as inspiration for his characters, it's so relatable 
. I'm rooting for Paul Thomas Anderson's "It's an Original Concept" and Jessie Buckley's "Hamnet" - they both have so much heart and talent 
. Can't wait for the 2026 Oscars!
. I'm also intrigued by Paul Thomas Anderson's "It's an Original Concept", it sounds like a game-changer 
. The fact that 16 films are up for recognition is insane, though! It's a testament to how talented people in Hollywood are pushing boundaries and taking risks with their craft 
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! Like seriously, every year it's a bunch of rich people patting themselves on the back for doing their job. But I guess when you're making bank playing vampires and historical figures, you've got to give credit where credit is due 
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. Like, no kidding it is! Paul Thomas Anderson always finds a way to make something new and interesting. But honestly, I'd rather watch some of his old films than this one 
. As someone who's always been a bit of an introvert, I feel like stories have the power to transport us and connect us with others on a deeper level. And honestly, some of these Oscar nominees are giving me ALL the feels right now 
. Michael B. Jordan's twin roles in "Sinners" had me hooked from the start... his dedication to bringing those characters to life is truly inspiring 
. Can't wait to see what happens at the 2026 Oscars 
and can we talk about leo di caprio's consistency though 6 nominations? what even is he doing with his life 
. It's just a bunch of rich people playing pretend for money. And don't even get me started on these "emotional" performances... yeah right, it's just acting. They're gonna win because of who they know and how much cash they can throw at the awards. I mean, 16 nominations? that's just ridiculous 
- where does the self end and the character begin?
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