The annual Oscars Nominees Luncheon took place on Tuesday at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles. This event was canceled last year because of wildfires.
Nominees gathered to meet each other and take a group photo. It was the first big celebration for the Oscars, which will be on March 15.
This year, the 98th Academy Awards will be hosted by comedian Conan O’Brien. The ceremony will be live from the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. It will be shown on ABC and streamed on Hulu at 4 p.m. Pacific Time. After that, it will be available on YouTube in 2029.
Many famous people attended the luncheon. Teyana Taylor and filmmaker Steven Spielberg shared a warm moment. Timothée Chalamet received his third nomination for best actor. Michael B. Jordan celebrated his first Oscar nomination for his role in “Sinners.”
The event was lively, and stars were excited to be together as they prepare for the Oscars.
Vocabulary List:
- Luncheon /ˈlʌn.tʃən/ (noun): A formal lunch often held for a special occasion.
- Nominees /ˌnɒ.mɪˈniːz/ (noun): Individuals who have been nominated for an award.
- Ceremony /ˈsɛr.ə.mə.ni/ (noun): A formal event held to celebrate or honor an achievement.
- Hosted /ˈhoʊ.stɪd/ (verb): To be in charge of a public event often as a presenter.
- Celebration /ˌsɛl.əˈbreɪ.ʃən/ (noun): The act of marking a significant event with festivities.
- Excited /ɪkˈsaɪ.tɪd/ (adjective): Feeling very enthusiastic and eager.
