Every year, the Oscars bring a rush of enthusiasm about Hollywood's most buzzed-about cinematic masterpieces. This time around, the list of nominees [1] features quite a bit of excitement. In addition to a notably diverse group [2] compared to 2016, Viola Davis also became the first black actress to get three nods [3], and La La Land earned 14 nominations [4], thereby tying the record held by Titanic [5], 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