12 Notable Trends Noticed From Ariana Grande to Timothée Chalamet

Ariana Grande, Timothée Chalamet, and Demi Moore were among the nominees at the Oscars who gathered for their traditional class photo in Los Angeles recently. This event took place just before the Academy Awards, which are set for March 2. All the nominees were invited to enjoy an evening of dinner and cocktails as the awards season comes to an exciting end.

Typically, this class photo is taken earlier in the season during a special nominees luncheon. However, this year’s luncheon was canceled due to the wildfires in Los Angeles, making the photo event even more significant.

During the photo session, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande were positioned at the front. These two have been promoting the upcoming adaptation of “Wicked” together and have developed a close bond. The moment before the photo was snapped, instead of saying “cheese,” Erivo excitedly prompted everyone to say “Oscar nominee.” Their performance of songs from “Wicked” is also anticipated at the upcoming Oscars ceremony, which could capture the excitement similar to Ryan Gosling’s memorable performance last year.

In the spotlight of the class photo, Maya Gnyp caught attention with her stylish jumper. She is a producer for the documentary “I Am Ready,” featuring a Texas death row inmate during his final days. In a year where many celebrities posed without fun gestures, the team from “Black Box Diaries” stood out by holding hands in celebration, capturing the spirit of togetherness.

Further back in the photo, A-list stars filled the row. Zoe Saldaña, Mikey Madison, and Monica Barbaro were all present, with Saldaña expected to win Best Supporting Actress for her role in “Emilia Pérez.” Meanwhile, Madison is in a close race for Best Actress against the well-known Demi Moore.

James Mangold, a respected director, arrived just in time for the photo, taking an aisle seat in the second back row. He had been nominated for his film “A Complete Unknown” and though a beloved figure in Hollywood, this was his first nomination for Best Director.

As the camera clicked, Timothée Chalamet appeared to be a bit isolated. He had recently won at the SAG Awards but seemed to be quietly observing the event, taking an aisle seat while leaning to one side.

The back of the photo featured some of the biggest names, including Demi Moore, who is nominated for her role in “The Substance.” Joining her were Guy Pearce and Edward Norton, both nominated for their performances as well.

Attending the class picture were songwriter Bernie Taupin and singer Brandi Carlile, nominated for their song “Never Too Late,” which appears in Elton John’s recent documentary. Although John was absent, he is expected to be at the Oscars.

Some nominees like Kieran Culkin were missing, likely tied to other commitments. In particular, Karla Sofía Gascón, star of “Emilia Pérez,” was a noted absence following previous controversies that have affected her film’s chances at the Oscars. Nevertheless, it was confirmed that she will attend the ceremony.

Among the nominees, Clarence Maclin stood out as an interesting participant. Though widely considered a notable absence in the acting category, he has a credit for the screenplay of “Sing Sing” and appears within the film as well. He had been part of a program that helped rehabilitate inmates in Sing Sing prison, making his journey quite remarkable.

Overall, the Oscar nominees’ class photo was a memorable celebration of talent and camaraderie ahead of the prestigious awards night.