These Actors Are All First-Time Nominees at the 2022 Oscars

From two music superstars to a married couple to the first-ever deaf male nominee, this group of never-before awarded stars is completely prepared for his or her second within the Oscars highlight.

You may tune into the Oscars on Sunday, March 27 at 8 PM EST on ABC.

This is everybody who could take residence an Oscar for the primary time…

1. Beyoncé

Beyoncé would possibly want to create space on her award shelf (which already holds 28 Grammys) after the Academy Awards this weekend. The musician is up for her first Oscar for her work on Greatest Image nominee “King Richard.” Beyoncé is nominated within the Greatest Unique Music class for her tune “Be Alive,” which she co-wrote with songwriter Dixson after watching an early screening of the movie. Star Will Smith says Beyoncé known as him after the viewing to inform him she had been impressed to write down a tune.

“The wedding of a film and a tune is a type of magic that is unmatched in leisure. I used to be so completely satisfied when Beyoncé known as,” Will informed EW.

2. Billie Eilish

Up in opposition to Beyoncé within the Greatest Unique Music class is one other first-time nominee, Billie Eilish. The musician was given a nod for her tune “No Time To Die,” which was featured within the “James Bond” film of the identical title. Billie says that being acknowledged for the tune, which she wrote together with her brother Finneas, is a “lifelong dream.”

“Phrases can not describe how honored and excited we’re to have been nominated for an Academy Award for our tune ‘No Time To Die.’ It was a lifelong dream of ours to write down a Bond theme, and one we by no means thought would ever come true. It is utterly unbelievable that we’re right here being acknowledged for this tune, and it is a peak life expertise for us as songwriters and artists,” they mentioned in an announcement.

3. Kristen Stewart

Kristen Stewart has turn into a family title due to her roles in main movement footage however this 12 months she acquired her first nomination from the Academy. Kristen is up for Greatest Actress for her position as Princess Diana in “Spencer,” which she says she celebrated with a recreation of golf with a few of her closest pals.

“I’m speechless and humbled…I’m greatly surprised by this. I by no means thought in a thousand years I would be within the firm of those 4 unbelievable ladies. I might pay to make motion pictures. I might make them if it was unlawful. That is [a] dream state, to share on this stage,” Kristen informed ET.

4. Jesse Plemons

Jesse Plemons is up for his first Academy Award this 12 months for his position in “The Energy of the Canine.” The actor, who’s nominated within the Greatest Supporting Actor class, is amongst a number of different nominees from the movie — together with his fiancee Kirsten Dunst. In complete, the film acquired 12 nods from the Academy, together with Greatest Image.

“I used to be the primary individual to inform him, and he was somewhat shell shocked. I imply, it’s simply so loopy to be a pair and have our first nominations collectively,” Kirsten mentioned of giving Jesse his nomination information.

5. Kirsten Dunst

Jesse’s fiancee Kirsten Dunst can be nominated for her position within the movie, receiving her first nod within the Greatest Supporting Actress class. Though she’s been appearing for many of her life, it is the primary time she’s been nominated by the Academy, which she says has solely been made extra particular by sharing the accomplishment with Jesse.

“I imply, it is simply so loopy to be a pair and have our first nominations collectively. It is like a storybook. You already know what I imply? It is so bizarre. It is superb,” Kirsten informed Selection.

6. Questlove

Not solely did Questlove make his directorial debut with “Summer season of Soul” nevertheless it additionally made him a first-time Oscar nominee. The musician’s movie is up for Greatest Documentary Function, which is greater than Questlove says he ever dreamed of.

“I am nonetheless feeling the excessive, and I hope it by no means stops. That is nice. There is no means you may tackle one thing of this magnitude and assume, ‘Perhaps I am making an Oscar-caliber movie.’ I simply wished to make a lovely movie and restore historical past. And all that is taking place now after the movie has come out, it is simply the cherry on prime,” he mentioned to Selection.

7. Ariana DeBose

Ariana DeBose is not the primary girl to be nominated for enjoying Anita in “West Aspect Story” however it’s the first time she’s been given a nod from the Academy! The actress is up for Greatest Supporting Actress for her position within the movie and says the entire thing has been “surreal.”

“I’m completely overjoyed…To be acknowledged alongside such unbelievable ladies for his or her inspiring performances is surreal sufficient, however to share this celebration with Steven, Kristie, and your entire staff that made our stunning film is a dream come true. I am so grateful to the Academy for this acknowledgement and am past grateful to Steven, Kristie, and everybody at Amblin and Disney. What a second,” Ariana mentioned in an announcement.

8. Kodi Smit-McPhee

“The Energy of the Canine” star Kodi Smit-McPhee is up for his first Oscar within the Greatest Supporting Actor class. The Australian actor says he is thrilled that the movie was nominated in so many classes and is honored to be named amongst his esteemed friends.

“I am completely ecstatic, to say the least. Clearly, I am tremendous honored to see my title up there, however I believe I am much more excited that I am surrounded by my friends, my prolonged household — Jesse, Kirsten, Ari Wagner, which is a large one for me. And, after all, Jane, Benedict. I am completely over the moon,” Kodi mentioned in an interview with Selection.

9. Jessie Buckley

Jessie Buckley acquired her first-ever nod from the Academy within the Greatest Supporting Actress class for her position in “The Misplaced Daughter.” The movie, directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal, relies on Elena Ferrante’s novel of the identical title and can be up for Greatest Tailored Screenplay.

“I’m in full shock! ‘The Misplaced Daughter’ is so particular to me. To be acknowledged for something linked to it’s only a wild dream come true. And to attractive Olivia Colman and our chief and legend Maggie Gyllenhaal, I’m so fortunate to share this experience with you unbelievable girl,” Jessie mentioned in an announcement.

10. Aunjanue Ellis

Aunjanue Ellis’ first-ever nomination is available in response to her position in “King Richard.” The actress’ nod for Greatest Supporting Actress is amongst a number of awards the movie is up for. Aunjanue says that on the day nominations had been introduced she was so nervous that she hid her telephone and waited till that night time to test. When she turned it on, she had greater than 200 texts.

“Folks in my life had been actually rooting for me to get nominated, and I did not wish to allow them to down. I used to be simply so scared it wasn’t going to occur, extra for his or her sake than my very own. So I needed to conceal my telephone. That Tuesday was really a really productive day. I cleaned my home, watered my crops, did some studying,” Aunjanue informed USA At the moment.

11. Ciarán Hinds

Ciarán Hinds has been an actor for almost all of his life however this 12 months he acquired his first Academy Award nomination. The actor acquired a nod within the Greatest Supporting Actor class for his position in “Belfast,” which he says was an enormous shock.

“Having labored on this business for practically 50 years, I believed there wasn’t a lot that would shock me nonetheless. At the moment, I can actually say, I’m astounded, thrilled and deeply grateful,” Ciarán informed Reuters.

12. Troy Kotsur

“CODA” star Troy Kotsur isn’t solely nominated for his first Oscar however he is additionally the primary deaf male performer to ever be nominated. Upon studying of his nod from the Academy, Troy really fell out of his chair, which was captured on video.

“I forgot that my chair had wheels. So I slipped and misplaced my stability. I did not understand how viral that fall would go, throughout social media…I could not cease the momentum. So sure, so be it. I’ve to just accept that that video is on the market,” Troy informed At the moment.