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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has welcomed a fresh wave of talent to its ranks this year, bringing together a diverse group of actors, actresses, and filmmakers who have left their mark on cinema. From rising stars to established names, the 2025 class showcases the vibrant energy shaping today’s film industry.

This group of 534 invitees, announced on June 26, 2025, includes performers and directors who have delivered standout work in recent projects, earning them a spot in Hollywood’s prestigious voting body. Below, we dive into the actors and filmmakers invited, highlighting their recent contributions and what makes them stand out.

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Danielle Deadwyler has captivated audiences with her powerful performances, most notably in ‘The Piano Lesson’ (2024) and ‘Till’ (2022). Her ability to bring depth to complex characters, like the mother of Emmett Till, has earned her critical acclaim. Deadwyler’s raw emotional range makes her a vital addition to the Academy.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has invited hundreds of artists and executives to join the organization!

Wicked star Ariana Grande, Dune‘s Jason Momoa and girlfriend, Hit Man star Adria Arjona, Superman‘s Rachel Brosnahan and Anora breakout Mikey Madison are among the actors who have “distinguished themselves by their contributions to motion pictures.”

“We are thrilled to invite this esteemed class of artists, technologists, and professionals to join the Academy,” Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy President Janet Yang shared in a statement. “Through their commitment to filmmaking and to the greater movie industry, these exceptionally talented individuals have made indelible contributions to our global filmmaking community.”

Keep reading to see the full list of invitees…

According to the Academy website, “Membership selection is based on professional qualifications, with an ongoing commitment to representation, inclusion and equity remaining a priority. Of the 2025 invited class, 41% are women,...

Oscar has its new voters.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences handed out its annual invitations to membership today, with 534 new invitees. If all of them accept, the new overall membership would be 11,120, of which 10,143 would be eligible to vote for Oscars and run for governance elections.

Among those on the list are newly minted Oscar winners Mikey Madison (Best Actress for Anora) and Kieran Culkin. Among all the invitees this year 91 are past Oscar nominees including 26 winners. The prominent star names include Ariana Grande, Dave Bautista, Jodie Comer, Jason Momoa, Aubrey Plaza, Sebastian Stan, Jeremy Strong, Gillian Anderson, Stephen Graham, Andrew Scott, Danielle Deadwyler, and on and on.

The Academy said 41% of the new class are women, 45% belong to underrepresented communities and 55% are from 60 countries and territories outside the United States. If all accept, it would result in an overall AMPAS membership of 35% women,...

Fernanda Torres sits in her New York City hotel room, her calm demeanor masking the whirlwind few weeks she’s had. Fresh off her Golden Globe win for best actress (drama) for her searing performance in “I’m Still Here,” Torres is gearing up for a guest appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” this Thursday. It’s a momentous time for the actress whose immense talent Hollywood is just discovering. But for the people of Brazil, Torres has been a household name — celebrated for her wit, fearless performances, and devotion to championing Brazilian stories on a global stage.

In her native country, Torres is more than just an actress — she’s a national treasure.

“America has Taylor Swift, but Brazil has Fernanda Torres,” someone joked online, a sentiment Torres laughs off with her characteristic charm.

“I’ve been around for decades,” Torres tells Variety. “In Brazil, they know me well. Here, people are finally catching up.

When Fernanda Torres won the Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Drama for the superb political drama “I’m Still Here,” the event became like a holiday in her home country, Brazil. President Lula tweeted congratulations. The mayor of Rio de Janeiro, Eduardo da Costa Paes, offered to welcome Torres home on a firetruck from the airport. The long-working actress and writer, and daughter of Brazilian film royalty Fernanda Montenegro, could become only the second Brazilian performer Oscar-nominated for acting, after her mother received a nod in 1999 for “Central Station,” another film from “I’m Still Here” director Walter Salles.

When IndieWire spoke with Torres just two days after her unexpected Globes coup over higher-profile actors like Nicole Kidman (“Babygirl”), Angelina Jolie (“Maria”), Tilda Swinton (“The Room Next Door”), Pamela Anderson (“The Last Showgirl”), and Kate Winslet (“Lee”), she was looking at a week of Q&As in Los Angeles and...

When the actor known as “Russia’s Timothée Chalamet” attended the Gotham Awards last month, he never expected to come face-to-face with the real Timothée Chalamet. “It was such a crazy thing,” says “Anora” star Mark Eydelshteyn of meeting the Gotham Awards’ Visionary Tribute honoree. “I know many amazing actors, but they’re very far from me. I could feel Tim’s vibe up close. I was so lucky to talk with him, just to see that he’s a real, warm and kind person.”

You can expect more moments like this in the near future. Ever since Italian star Ever since Italian star Sophia Loren became the first actor to win an Oscar for a non-English speaking role in 1961 for “Two Women,” few award seasons have boasted as many top acting contenders from outside the U.S. as this one — which is not to say that it’s been an easy road for them.