Culkin, 42, is nominated for his role as cousin Benji in Jesse Eisenberg’s “A Real Pain,” while Strong, 46, earned his after portraying Roy Cohn in the polarizing Donald Trump biopic, “The Apprentice.

Wicked” came away with nearly as many nominations, 10, including best picture and acting nods for its stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande.

The most competitive and unpredictable Oscar race in years hit a crescendo on Thursday with the 2025 Oscar nominations announcement, which left I’m Still Here, Nickel Boys, and Sebastian Stan as ...