Many main movies from 2024 have been nominated for the 2025 Oscars, together with Depraved. The movie, a prequel to The Wizard of Oz, had a particular night time on Sunday, March 2, 2025, receiving recognition not solely by nominations but additionally with a particular efficiency by its stars, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande. They carried out songs from the Oz universe, together with “Someplace Over the Rainbow,” “House,” and fan favourite “Defying Gravity.” Their efficiency was an emotional spotlight, transferring their co-star Michelle Yeoh to tears.
The movie has touched many hearts, together with Ariana’s. Throughout a podcast interview on Las Culturistas, she mirrored on her love for musical theater, saying, “I’m gonna say one thing so scary — it’s gonna scare absolutely the s— out of my followers and everybody, however I like them, and so they’ll deal, and we’ll be right here endlessly. I’m all the time going to make music, I’m all the time going to go on stage, I’m all the time going to do pop stuff, I pinky promise. However I don’t assume doing it on the charge I’ve been doing it for the previous 10 years is the place I see the subsequent 10 years.”
Depraved’s Oscar Nominations
The movie obtained 10 nominations on the 2025 Oscars, together with Finest Image, Costume Design, Modifying, Visible Results, Sound, Unique Rating, Hair and Make-up Styling, and Manufacturing Design. Cynthia was nominated for Finest Actress, whereas Ariana was nominated for Finest Supporting Actress.
Did Depraved Win Any Oscars?
Out of its 10 nominations, Depraved received two Oscars—Finest Manufacturing Design and Finest Costume Design. Paul Tazewell made historical past by changing into the primary Black man to win Finest Costume Design. In his acceptance speech, he stated, “That is completely astounding. Thanks, Academy, for this very vital honor. I’m the primary Black man to obtain a dressing up design award for my work on Depraved.” He continued, “Thanks everybody within the U.Ok. for all of your lovely work. I couldn’t have carried out this with out you. And to my Oz-ian muses, Cynthia and Ariana, I like you a lot.”
Who Received Finest Actress?
Mikey Madison received Finest Actress for her position in Anora.
Who Received Finest Supporting Actress?
Zoë Saldaña received Finest Supporting Actress for her position in Emilia Perez.
