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Erivo and Yeoh Decry Chu's Oscar Snub Amid Nominations

1/26/2025

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Cynthia Erivo and Michelle Yeoh voiced their frustration over Jon M. Chu's exclusion from the Best Director category at the Oscars, despite "Wicked" earning 10 nominations, including Best Picture. Erivo celebrated Chu's visionary leadership, while Yeoh shared a bittersweet mix of joy and disappointment. The Oscars will take place on March 2.

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Cynthia Erivo and Michelle Yeoh voiced their frustration over Jon M. Chu's exclusion from the Best Director category at the Oscars, despite "Wicked" earning 10 nominations, including Best Picture. Erivo celebrated Chu's visionary leadership, while Yeoh shared a bittersweet mix of joy and disappointment. The Oscars will take place on March 2.