Muib Ahsan

The Oscar nominees for this year's awards show a wide range of talent. Many well-known actors and actresses were nominated this year, including Denzel Washington, Will Smith, Penélope Cruze, and others. Denzel Washington became the most nominated black actor in history when he received his ninth nomination for "Macbeth: A Tragedy." Jane Campion's "The Power of the Dog" received the most Oscar nominations this year, with twelve. Will Smith received nominations for "Best Actor" and "Best Picture," making him only the second black man to be nominated for both acting and producing in the same year.