Oscar Nominations Revealed: Oppenheimer Leads with 13 Nominations

The anticipation for the 96th annual Academy Awards is reaching its peak as the full list of Oscar nominations was announced on January 23rd.

Topping the list is “Oppenheimer” with an impressive 13 nominations, closely followed by “Poor Things,” led by Emma Stone, which secured 11 nominations.

Additionally, “Killers of the Flower Moon” earned 10 nods, while last year's sensation, “Barbie,” received 8 nominations.

The upcoming awards ceremony promises to showcase some of the most prominent figures in the entertainment industry.

Among the nominees is Misan Harriman, a close friend of Meghan Markle, whose short film has been recognized with an Oscar nomination.

Speculation is rife among royal enthusiasts regarding whether Misan will extend an invitation to Meghan as his plus one for the prestigious event.

Opinions vary within the royal fandom, with some expressing doubts about Meghan's attendance.

One fan remarked that Meghan might shy away from the Oscars due to potential jokes and remarks targeting her and Prince Harry, citing her perceived fragility.

Critics have not held back in their assessment of Meghan's Hollywood endeavors, highlighting her alleged missteps and lack of solidarity during industry events.

Some have criticized her for aligning herself more with Netflix than with fellow actors and writers, suggesting that this approach may have alienated her from key industry players.

With Jimmy Kimmel set to host this year's Oscars, many anticipate that he will not miss the opportunity to include jabs at the Sussexes in his monologue.

This marks Kimmel's fourth time hosting the prestigious awards ceremony, having previously helmed the show in 2017, 2018, and 2023.

Reflecting on his hosting duties, Kimmel humorously shared, “I always dreamed of hosting the Oscars exactly four times.”

The prospect of Kimmel poking fun at Meghan and Harry has left the couple concerned about potentially becoming the targets of comedic jabs during the event.

Harry's past admission about suffering frostbite on a charity expedition to the North Pole has already become fodder for late-night comedy.

Kimmel seized on this revelation during a skit on his show, playfully mocking the Duke's memoir and the unusual anecdote it contained.

The host quipped about the book's popularity, contrasting it with Barack Obama's memoir sales and drawing humorous parallels to skincare products.

With the Oscars fast approaching, the spotlight is on how the event will unfold, particularly concerning the potential jests aimed at the Sussexes.

Despite their efforts to establish themselves in Hollywood, Meghan and Harry continue to face scrutiny and comedic commentary.

As the countdown to the Academy Awards begins, all eyes are on Jimmy Kimmel and the comedic surprises he may have in store for the star-studded evening.