Eleven NYU Alumni Score 14 Oscar Nominations at the 97th Academy Awards
The 2025 Oscars ceremony will occur on March 2nd at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. This year, eleven members of the NYU community have earned a total of 14 nominations for the 97th Annual Academy Awards, announced on January 23. The nominees represent NYU’s Gallatin School of Individualized Study, Tisch School of the Arts, School of Law, and Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development.
The nominations include three nods for Best Picture, three for leading and supporting acting roles, and several in technical and creative categories. Among the nominees is Tisch alumnus Sean Baker (TSOA ’98), who earned three impressive nominations for his work on Anora: Best Picture, Directing, and Film Editing.
NYU alumni, Rachel Sennott (Tisch ’18) and Bowen Yang (CAS ’12), revealed the nominations. The Academy has yet to finalize nominees in categories such as Animated Feature Film, Documentary Feature Film, and Best Picture, with those announcements expected early next month.
(Pictured) Some of NYU’s Alumni who were celebrated at the 97th Academy Awards.
The Nominees
Best Picture
Samantha Quan (TSOA '01), producer, Anora
Sean Baker (TSOA ’98), producer, Anora
Marc Platt (LAW '82), producer, Wicked
Actor in a Leading Role
Timothée Chalamet (Gallatin) for A Complete Unknown
Actress in a Supporting Role
Monica Barbara (TSOA ’10) for A Complete Unknown
Isabella Rossellini (Gallatin ’12) for Conclave
Original Screenplay
Sean Baker (TSOA ’98) for Anora
Directing
Sean Baker (TSOA ’98) for Anora
Film Editing
Sean Baker (TSOA ’98) for Anora
Costume Design
Paul Tazewell (TSOA ’89) for Wicked
Documentary Feature Film
Brendan Bellomo (TSOA ’08) for Porcelain War
Documentary Short Film
Lisa Remington (TSOA ’01) for The Only Girl in the Orchestra
Music (Original Song)
Andrew Watt (Steinhardt) for Elton John: Never Too Late
This year’s nominations underscore NYU’s lasting impact on the entertainment industry, showcasing the success of its alumni across both creative and technical fields. AS NYU graduates continue to earn recognition on Hollywood’s biggest stage, their achievements reflect the university’s role in shaping the future of film and television.