The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced actors Rachel Sennott and Bowen Yang are announcing this year’s Oscar nominations. Hollywood Reporter reveals that the nominations announcement will happen Thursday, January 23rd, 2025, and can be streamed live from the Academy’s headquarters in Beverly Hills.

Rachael Sennott is known for her role in the comedy-drama Shiva Baby, whereas Bowen Yang is a Saturday Night Live star and an Emmy nominee, bringing a fresh new and entertaining event. This reflects the Academy’s ongoing efforts to connect with a younger and more diverse audience. The Academy reports to Hollywood reporters that both stars bring “exciting voices” that Hollywood can use to exemplify the ever-evolving creative landscape.

The nominees will be in all 23 Oscars categories, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Acting Awards. Updates on who the top contenders for this award season are pending, following many exciting films and performances.

This year’s Oscars Award ceremony will be held on Sunday, March 2nd, 2025, and can be watched live on ABC. This year, the ceremony will focus on the need for diversity and inclusion in the industry while celebrating what has already been accomplished. 

Sennott and Yang’s performance at this year’s Oscars is important for Hollywood. This year will showcase the impact of diverse voices and fresh perspectives in the film industry, especially after the delay of nominations due to the L.A. fires. Their humor and approachability are expected to bring a lively but relatable feel to this year’s announcement of nominees.

With the Oscars coming up and recent fires in L.A. that have damaged homes, the nominations are especially important for the industry.