Check Out This Year's First-Time Oscar Nominees
Every year, the Oscars bring a rush of enthusiasm about Hollywood's most buzzed-about cinematic masterpieces. This time around, the list of nominees features quite a bit of excitement. In addition to a notably diverse group compared to 2016, Viola Davis also became the first black actress to get three nods, and La La Land earned 14 nominations, thereby tying the record held by Titanic, Ben-Hur, and Lord of the Rings: Return of the King. As always, there's something else to note about this year's potential winners: 10 of them are vying for their very first Oscar! Keep reading to see all the first-time nominees.
Isabelle Huppert
Nomination: best actress, Elle
Andrew Garfield
Nomination: best actor, Hacksaw Ridge
Ruth Negga
Nomination: best actress, Loving
Dev Patel
Nomination: best supporting actor, Lion
Naomie Harris
Nomination: best supporting actress, Moonlight
Mahershala Ali
Nomination: best supporting actor, Moonlight
Lucas Hedges
Nomination: best supporting actor, Manchester By the Sea
Barry Jenkins
Nomination: best director, Moonlight
Justin Timberlake
Nomination: best original song, "Can't Stop the Feeling," Trolls
Lin-Manuel Miranda
Nomination: best original song, "How Far I'll Go," Moana