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

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

You can track into the Oscars on Sunday, March 27 at 8 PM EST on ABC.

Here’s everybody who might take house an Oscar for the 1st time…

1. Beyoncé

Beyoncé would possibly want to make area 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 paintings on Best Picture nominee “King Richard.” Beyoncé is nominated within the Best Original Song class for her track “Be Alive,” which she co-wrote with songwriter Dixson after looking at an early screening of the movie. Star Will Smith says Beyoncé referred to as him after the viewing to inform him she have been impressed to put in writing a track.

“The marriage of a movie and a song is a kind of magic that’s unmatched in entertainment. I was so happy when Beyoncé called,” Will instructed EW.

2. Billie Eilish

Up in opposition to Beyoncé within the Best Original Song class is any other first-time nominee, Billie Eilish. The musician was once given a nod for her track “No Time To Die,” which was once featured within the “James Bond” film of the similar identify. Billie says that being known for the track, which she wrote together with her brother Finneas, is a “lifelong dream.”

“Words cannot describe how honored and excited we are to have been nominated for an Academy Award for our song ‘No Time To Die.’ It was a lifelong dream of ours to write a Bond theme, and one we never thought would ever come true. It’s completely unbelievable that we are here being recognized for this song, and this is a peak life experience for us as songwriters and artists,” they stated in a remark.

3. Kristen Stewart

Kristen Stewart has transform a family identify due to her roles in main movement photos however this yr she won her first nomination from the Academy. Kristen is up for Best Actress for her position as Princess Diana in “Spencer,” which she says she celebrated with a recreation of golfing with a few of her closest buddies.

“I am speechless and humbled…I am bowled over by this. I never thought in a thousand years I’d be in the company of these four incredible women. I would pay to make movies. I would make them if it was illegal. This is [a] dream state, to share on this level,” Kristen instructed ET.

4. Jesse Plemons

Jesse Plemons is up for his first Academy Award this yr for his position in “The Power of the Dog.” The actor, who’s nominated within the Best Supporting Actor class, is amongst a number of different nominees from the movie — together with his fiancee Kirsten Dunst. In overall, the film won 12 nods from the Academy, together with Best Picture.

“I was the first person to tell him, and he was a little shell shocked. I mean, it’s just so crazy to be a couple and have our first nominations together,” Kirsten stated of giving Jesse his nomination information.

5. Kirsten Dunst

Jesse’s fiancee Kirsten Dunst could also be nominated for her position within the movie, receiving her first nod within the Best Supporting Actress class. Although she’s been performing for many of her lifestyles, it is the first time she’s been nominated via the Academy, which she says has best been made extra particular via sharing the accomplishment with Jesse.

“I mean, it’s just so crazy to be a couple and have our first nominations together. It’s like a storybook. You know what I mean? It’s so weird. It’s amazing,” Kirsten instructed Variety.

6. Questlove

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

“I’m still feeling the high, and I hope it never stops. This is great. There’s no way you can take on something of this magnitude and think, ‘Maybe I’m making an Oscar-caliber film.’ I just wanted to make a beautiful film and restore history. And all that’s happening now after the film has come out, it’s just the cherry on top,” he stated to Variety.

7. Ariana DeBose

Ariana DeBose is not the 1st girl to be nominated for taking part in Anita in “West Side Story” however it’s the first time she’s been given a nod from the Academy! The actress is up for Best Supporting Actress for her position within the movie and says the entire thing has been “surreal.”

“I am absolutely overjoyed…To be recognized alongside such incredible women for their inspiring performances is surreal enough, but to share this celebration with Steven, Kristie, and the entire team that made our beautiful movie is a dream come true. I’m so thankful to the Academy for this acknowledgement and am beyond grateful to Steven, Kristie, and everyone at Amblin and Disney. What a moment,” Ariana stated in a remark.

8. Kodi Smit-McPhee

“The Power of the Dog” celebrity Kodi Smit-McPhee is up for his first Oscar within the Best Supporting Actor class. The Australian actor says he is extremely joyful that the movie was once nominated in such a lot of classes and is venerated to be named amongst his esteemed friends.

“I’m absolutely ecstatic, to say the least. Obviously, I’m super honored to see my name up there, but I think I’m even more excited that I’m surrounded by my peers, my extended family — Jesse, Kirsten, Ari Wagner, which is a huge one for me. And, of course, Jane, Benedict. I’m absolutely over the moon,” Kodi stated in an interview with Variety.

9. Jessie Buckley

Jessie Buckley won her first-ever nod from the Academy within the Best Supporting Actress class for her position in “The Lost Daughter.” The movie, directed via Maggie Gyllenhaal, is in keeping with Elena Ferrante’s novel of the similar identify and could also be up for Best Adapted Screenplay.

“I am in complete shock! ‘The Lost Daughter’ is so special to me. To be recognized for anything connected to it is just a wild dream come true. And to gorgeous Olivia Colman and our leader and legend Maggie Gyllenhaal, I’m so lucky to share this ride with you incredible woman,” Jessie stated in a remark.

10. Aunjanue Ellis

Aunjanue Ellis’ first-ever nomination comes in keeping with her position in “King Richard.” The actress’ nod for Best Supporting Actress is amongst a number of awards the movie is up for. Aunjanue says that at the day nominations have been introduced she was once so frightened that she concealed her telephone and waited till that evening to test. When she grew to become it on, she had greater than 200 texts.

“People in my life were really rooting for me to get nominated, and I didn’t want to let them down. I was just so scared it wasn’t going to happen, more for their sake than my own. So I had to hide my phone. That Tuesday was actually a very productive day. I cleaned my house, watered my plants, did some reading,” Aunjanue instructed USA Today.

11. Ciarán Hinds

Ciarán Hinds has been an actor for almost all of his lifestyles however this yr he won his first Academy Award nomination. The actor won a nod within the Best Supporting Actor class for his position in “Belfast,” which he says was once a large marvel.

“Having worked in this industry for nearly 50 years, I thought there wasn’t much that could surprise me still. Today, I can honestly say, I am astounded, thrilled and deeply grateful,” Ciarán instructed Reuters.

12. Troy Kotsur

“CODA” celebrity Troy Kotsur isn’t just nominated for his first Oscar however he is additionally the 1st deaf male performer to ever be nominated. Upon finding out of his nod from the Academy, Troy if truth be told fell out of his chair, which was once captured on video.

“I forgot that my chair had wheels. So I slipped and lost my balance. I didn’t realize how viral that fall would go, all over social media…I couldn’t stop the momentum. So yes, so be it. I have to accept that that video is out there,” Troy instructed Today.