The film, which led this year’s Oscar nominations, has sparked controversy for its portrayal of cartel violence in Mexico and its transgender lead character.

The Brutalist” and “Wicked” secured 10 nominations apiece in a year with a wide-open best picture race. Acting nominees include Demi Moore, Cynthia Erivo, Adrien Brody and Timothée Chalamet.

With a baker’s dozen nominations, including the first for an openly transgender actress, “Emilia Pérez” has emerged as the Oscar front-runner.

The entertainment industry is buzzing as Netflix musical 'Emilia Perez' garners 13 Academy Award nominations. The film, featuring a Mexican drug lord's transformative journey, leads the race alongside 'The Brutalist' and 'Wicked'.

The nominations announcement followed a challenging voting period, twice extended due to devastating wildfires in Los Angeles. According to Variety, the March Oscars telecast will include a tribute to the firefighters who battled the blazes,

The nominations are in—and this year's Academy Awards bring us some milestones and notable snubs. Karla Sofia Gascón earned the most historic nomination: for her role in Emilia Pérez, she's the first openly trans person nominated for any acting Oscar.