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2025 Oscars: Historic Wins Possible for Women and Musicals

2/25/2025

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The 2025 Oscars on March 2 could be a night of groundbreaking achievements. Coralie Fargeat is poised to become only the fourth woman to snag the Best Director award, while Fernanda Torres aims to make history as Brazil's first Best Actress winner. Colman Domingo and Karla Sofía Gascón are also in the running for their own historic wins, as two beloved musicals, "Emilia Pérez" and "Wicked," vie for Best Picture.

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The 2025 Oscars on March 2 could be a night of groundbreaking achievements. Coralie Fargeat is poised to become only the fourth woman to snag the Best Director award, while Fernanda Torres aims to make history as Brazil's first Best Actress winner. Colman Domingo and Karla Sofía Gascón are also in the running for their own historic wins, as two beloved musicals, "Emilia Pérez" and "Wicked," vie for Best Picture.