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Ralph Fiennes Overlooked for Oscar Amidst Confusion

3/2/2025

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In a surprising twist, two Oscars voters overlooked Ralph Fiennes for Best Actor, mistakenly thinking he had already snagged an Academy Award. Nominated for his powerful performance in "Conclave," Fiennes faces tough competition from Adrien Brody, Timothée Chalamet, Sebastian Stan, and Colman Domingo at tomorrow's star-studded ceremony in Los Angeles.

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In a surprising twist, two Oscars voters overlooked Ralph Fiennes for Best Actor, mistakenly thinking he had already snagged an Academy Award. Nominated for his powerful performance in "Conclave," Fiennes faces tough competition from Adrien Brody, Timothée Chalamet, Sebastian Stan, and Colman Domingo at tomorrow's star-studded ceremony in Los Angeles.