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Oscar Nominees Gather for Luncheon and Class Photo
Jessie Buckley, Timothée Chalamet, and other hopefuls attend annual Academy event
Published on Feb. 11, 2026
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Nearly all 230 Oscar nominees across 24 categories gathered in Beverly Hills for the annual Academy Awards nominees luncheon. The event served as a celebration, group portrait session, and orientation for the upcoming ceremony. Nominees including Jessie Buckley, Timothée Chalamet, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Emma Stone attended, along with nominees for awards like best animated short and the newly created casting Oscar.
Why it matters
The nominees luncheon is a long-standing tradition that brings together the year's top film talent in an egalitarian setting, allowing big names to mingle with first-time nominees. It's seen as an important precursor to the main Oscar ceremony, providing nominees with guidance on acceptance speeches and a chance to connect with their peers.
The details
The luncheon took place at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California. Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences president Lynette Howell Taylor addressed the nominees, urging them to be prepared and keep acceptance speeches concise if they win. The event featured a group photo of all nominees in attendance, as well as individual interactions, like Ethan Hawke discussing his film with a documentary feature nominee.
- The luncheon was held on Tuesday, February 11, 2026.
- The 2026 Academy Awards ceremony is scheduled for next month.
The players
Jessie Buckley
An Oscar-nominated actress.
Timothée Chalamet
An Oscar-nominated actor.
Leonardo DiCaprio
An Oscar-winning actor, nominated again this year.
Emma Stone
An Oscar-winning actress, nominated again this year.
Lynette Howell Taylor
The president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
What they’re saying
“Be prepared. Don't say you didn't expect it. You have a one in five chance of winning.”
— Lynette Howell Taylor, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences President
“Woo-hoo! *asks for a photo with her certificate*”
— Elle Fanning, Best Supporting Actress Nominee
What’s next
The 2026 Academy Awards ceremony is scheduled for next month, where the winners will be announced.
The takeaway
The annual Oscar nominees luncheon is a unique event that brings together the year's top film talent in an intimate, egalitarian setting, providing nominees with guidance and a chance to connect with their peers ahead of the main ceremony.
