Piyush Paul

This year's Oscar nominations are extremely diversified. This year, well-known performers such as Denzel Washington, Will Smith, Penélope Cruze, and others were nominated in many categories. Denzel Washington made history by receiving his ninth nomination for "Macbeth: A Tragedy," making him the most nominated black actor in history. This year's Oscar nominations are led by Jane Campion's "The Power of the Dog," which has 12 nods. Will Smith was nominated for "Best Actor" and "Best Picture," making him the second black male to be nominated for both performing and producing in the same year. Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem are the sixth married couple to be nominated in the same year for acting awards.