Ego Nwodim playfully mocks Cher's Luther Vandross flub at Indie Spirit Awards
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Bryan Alexander, USA TODAYFebruary 16, 2026 at 8:17 AM
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LOS ANGELES — The 2026 Independent Spirit Awards host, comedian Ego Nwodim, wants Cher to try pronouncing her name on the awards stage next.
"SNL" alum Nwodim made fun of Cher's Grammy Awards flub when the music legend presented the record of the year award mistakenly to Luther Vandross, who died in 2005, and pronounced the late singer's last name as "Grandross."
"I'm going to make a movie called 'Ego Nwodim's Day,'" Nwodim said during the Indie Spirit Awards opening monologue. "It's just going to be me in an epsom salt bubble bath listening to Luther Grandross. And when y'all give me my award, I hope Cher presents it to me, because I'd love to hear her try to say my name."
Host Ego Nwodim speaks onstage during the 2026 Film Independent Spirit Awards at Hollywood Palladium.
Nwodim was the first-time host of the annual awards show for independent films, streamed on YouTube one month before the 98th Academy Awards on March 15. The Indie Spirit Awards are traditionally held in a tent on the Santa Monica beach. However, because the 2028 Summer Olympics activities are being planned near the beach, the awards were moved to Hollywood's Palladium for the first time in 32 years.
"In the spirit of independent filmmaking, we don't have a permit. So stay alert, act casual, and move fast," Nwodim told the audience, which included actors Keke Palmer, Jesse Plemons, Kirsten Dunst and Tessa Thompson. "It turns out that being indoors at the Palladium in Hollywood is just as expensive as being in a tent in Santa Monica."
Ego Nwodim honors what filmmakers can 'achieve with just a little bit of empathy'
Nwodim did get serious, thanking the filmmakers for working during "incredibly heartbreaking times."
"It may feel impossible to see the light right now, but I'm deeply grateful to all of you for helping us understand who we are in the midst of chaos," Nwodim said. "And for reminding us of what we can achieve with just a little bit of empathy and bravery."
Hollywood applauded indie filmmaking at the 2026 Independent Spirit Awards on Feb. 15 at the Hollywood Palladium on Sunset Boulevard. Scroll through for all the best photos from the carpet, starting with Rose Byrne ("If I Had Legs I'd Kick You").
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Hollywood applauded indie filmmaking at the 2026 Independent Spirit Awards on Feb. 15 at the Hollywood Palladium on Sunset Boulevard. Scroll through for all the best photos from the carpet, starting with Rose Byrne ("If I Had Legs I'd Kick You").
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Poorna Jagannathan
">Poorna Jagannathan
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/tfrrChwbeD7RtoNc6Zmmjg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODYz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/d9ba6caf4397e9fe3b003d075f50280b class=caas-img>Emily V. Gordon and Kumail Nanjiani
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/xeH6G79.VhHXD.aqH1mDYQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODYz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/0740fb8205670564c14732afaa297f6e class=caas-img data-headline="Keke Palmer, Tessa Thompson step out for the Spirit Awards red carpet" data-caption="
Emily V. Gordon and Kumail Nanjiani
">Emily V. Gordon and Kumail Nanjiani
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/xeH6G79.VhHXD.aqH1mDYQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODYz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/0740fb8205670564c14732afaa297f6e class=caas-img>Taylor Dearden
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/.sxZSauX3CHCc3PSdz_9Gw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xOTg2/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/c96508771c9830afa2c2ea98c4dd6d60 class=caas-img data-headline="Keke Palmer, Tessa Thompson step out for the Spirit Awards red carpet" data-caption="
Taylor Dearden
">Taylor Dearden
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/.sxZSauX3CHCc3PSdz_9Gw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xOTg2/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/c96508771c9830afa2c2ea98c4dd6d60 class=caas-img>Lovie Simone
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/Uqz_65UGyhc.VEzTqhrR5Q--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODYz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/4df93f3d9e6152ea84577fd887b42fe7 class=caas-img data-headline="Keke Palmer, Tessa Thompson step out for the Spirit Awards red carpet" data-caption="
Lovie Simone
">Lovie Simone
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/Uqz_65UGyhc.VEzTqhrR5Q--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODYz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/4df93f3d9e6152ea84577fd887b42fe7 class=caas-img>Dylan O'Brien (left) and James Sweeney
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/ISBId9h1BXku0u6uv1.QTQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODYz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/4b8f04e8bd277a9344919caec7fd06f4 class=caas-img data-headline="Keke Palmer, Tessa Thompson step out for the Spirit Awards red carpet" data-caption="
Dylan O'Brien (left) and James Sweeney
">Dylan O'Brien (left) and James Sweeney
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/ISBId9h1BXku0u6uv1.QTQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODYz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/4b8f04e8bd277a9344919caec7fd06f4 class=caas-img>Annie Gonzalez
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/pRn14oAIsjIbIuc5CdzYzw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODYz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/3f0139f3721009caae9bbcb42abad096 class=caas-img data-headline="Keke Palmer, Tessa Thompson step out for the Spirit Awards red carpet" data-caption="
Annie Gonzalez
">Annie Gonzalez
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/pRn14oAIsjIbIuc5CdzYzw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODYz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/3f0139f3721009caae9bbcb42abad096 class=caas-img>Supriya Ganesh
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/wXCtWKRwZZnCj8SiSDu7hA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODYz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/77484868a5687f0c79cce7453c123af5 class=caas-img data-headline="Keke Palmer, Tessa Thompson step out for the Spirit Awards red carpet" data-caption="
Supriya Ganesh
">Supriya Ganesh
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/wXCtWKRwZZnCj8SiSDu7hA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODYz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/77484868a5687f0c79cce7453c123af5 class=caas-img>Francesca Scorsese
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/Y41qBifBThxdEPAB91HfJg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODYz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/1c512c408baf2ee2766209e47d7230fe class=caas-img data-headline="Keke Palmer, Tessa Thompson step out for the Spirit Awards red carpet" data-caption="
Francesca Scorsese
">Francesca Scorsese
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/Y41qBifBThxdEPAB91HfJg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODYz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/1c512c408baf2ee2766209e47d7230fe class=caas-img>Frances Turner
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/KxGgta88DoJy_WRMRsfDZg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODMx/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/70e321421bc24fc9344cc93e3387772b class=caas-img data-headline="Keke Palmer, Tessa Thompson step out for the Spirit Awards red carpet" data-caption="
Frances Turner
">Frances Turner
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/KxGgta88DoJy_WRMRsfDZg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODMx/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/70e321421bc24fc9344cc93e3387772b class=caas-img>Kari Fischer and Ben Leonberg with Indy, the star of "Good Boy."
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/Q76qxSA.HqJSoomJsvlIDQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD05MTY-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/dae507e42af7486128e73713f2ae63af class=caas-img data-headline="Keke Palmer, Tessa Thompson step out for the Spirit Awards red carpet" data-caption="
Kari Fischer and Ben Leonberg with Indy, the star of "Good Boy."
">Kari Fischer and Ben Leonberg with Indy, the star of "Good Boy."
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/Q76qxSA.HqJSoomJsvlIDQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD05MTY-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/dae507e42af7486128e73713f2ae63af class=caas-img>Natasha Rothwell
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/SBoBF5oj5SxCZb0XDPKqJQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODY0/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/cc5b1f566f4204f5429af8d825fe393f class=caas-img data-headline="Keke Palmer, Tessa Thompson step out for the Spirit Awards red carpet" data-caption="
Natasha Rothwell
">Natasha Rothwell
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/SBoBF5oj5SxCZb0XDPKqJQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODY0/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/cc5b1f566f4204f5429af8d825fe393f class=caas-img>Amirah J
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/8hPBA8pKTg_nXa1zDoPy.Q--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNzMw/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/3e6017142385578876a119a51de98889 class=caas-img data-headline="Keke Palmer, Tessa Thompson step out for the Spirit Awards red carpet" data-caption="
Amirah J
">Amirah J
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/8hPBA8pKTg_nXa1zDoPy.Q--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNzMw/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/3e6017142385578876a119a51de98889 class=caas-img>Michael Cimino
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/X5YZEOrsx6n4E5gixUcelw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODYz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/5b32dcdb911d3c297a7a6d00420ebe4c class=caas-img data-headline="Keke Palmer, Tessa Thompson step out for the Spirit Awards red carpet" data-caption="
Michael Cimino
">Michael Cimino
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/X5YZEOrsx6n4E5gixUcelw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODYz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/5b32dcdb911d3c297a7a6d00420ebe4c class=caas-img>
1 / 38Keke Palmer, Tessa Thompson step out for the Spirit Awards red carpet
Hollywood applauded indie filmmaking at the 2026 Independent Spirit Awards on Feb. 15 at the Hollywood Palladium on Sunset Boulevard. Scroll through for all the best photos from the carpet, starting with Rose Byrne ("If I Had Legs I'd Kick You").
Political statements during 2026 Spirit Awards
While Nwodim stayed out of politics during the award show, political statements were still made at the Indie Spirits Awards.
"White Lotus" star Natasha Rothwell went off script when presenting the best ensemble award to criticize U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
"Hi, everyone. I'm going to go to the teleprompter, but I just want to say 'F--- ICE,'" Rothwell said, staring into the camera, before calmly going back to the award presentation for the Apple TV series "Chief of War."
Who won at the Indie Spirit Awards?
"Adolescence" star Stephen Graham beat out a crowded field, including Noah Wylie of "The Pitt" and Seth Rogen of "The Studio," to win best lead performance in a new scripted series.
2026 Oscar nominees basked in their moment at a celebratory luncheon held Feb. 10 at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California. The winners will be announced at the live show on March 15. See who walked the red carpet, starring with Emma Stone, a best actress nominee for "Bugonia."
" style=padding-bottom:56%>The 2026 Oscar nominees basked in their moment at a celebratory luncheon held Feb. 10 at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California. The winners will be announced at the live show on March 15. See who walked the red carpet, starring with Emma Stone, a best actress nominee for "Bugonia."
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/LVn3.95V5bqzRkWF0ULcRg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODYz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/6e2d842847ca6303dddd7f7be6be9fdc class=caas-img data-headline="Emma Stone, Leo DiCaprio, more stars at the Oscar nominees luncheon" data-caption="
The 2026 Oscar nominees basked in their moment at a celebratory luncheon held Feb. 10 at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California. The winners will be announced at the live show on March 15. See who walked the red carpet, starring with Emma Stone, a best actress nominee for "Bugonia."
">The 2026 Oscar nominees basked in their moment at a celebratory luncheon held Feb. 10 at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California. The winners will be announced at the live show on March 15. See who walked the red carpet, starring with Emma Stone, a best actress nominee for "Bugonia."
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/LVn3.95V5bqzRkWF0ULcRg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODYz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/6e2d842847ca6303dddd7f7be6be9fdc class=caas-img>Emma Stone
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/StZgrCNbRUQrCpXzT5F3LQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/6692dec41ae240af228e9023450e0bee class=caas-img data-headline="Emma Stone, Leo DiCaprio, more stars at the Oscar nominees luncheon" data-caption="
Emma Stone
">Emma Stone
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/StZgrCNbRUQrCpXzT5F3LQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/6692dec41ae240af228e9023450e0bee class=caas-img>Leonardo DiCaprio, best actor nominee for “One Battle After Another.”
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/lAnnU5w44hAXK54XJDjeeg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/59d10d6ecd487e685f991c573d5594b0 class=caas-img data-headline="Emma Stone, Leo DiCaprio, more stars at the Oscar nominees luncheon" data-caption="
Leonardo DiCaprio, best actor nominee for “One Battle After Another.”
">Leonardo DiCaprio, best actor nominee for “One Battle After Another.”
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/lAnnU5w44hAXK54XJDjeeg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/59d10d6ecd487e685f991c573d5594b0 class=caas-img>Kate Hudson, best actress nominee for "Song Sung Blue."
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/62ZhHh.1QG62f5wvgVZxgA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODA0/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/d7eb6a508ed5dd09ca375ad427618cf9 class=caas-img data-headline="Emma Stone, Leo DiCaprio, more stars at the Oscar nominees luncheon" data-caption="
Kate Hudson, best actress nominee for "Song Sung Blue."
">Kate Hudson, best actress nominee for "Song Sung Blue."
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/62ZhHh.1QG62f5wvgVZxgA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODA0/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/d7eb6a508ed5dd09ca375ad427618cf9 class=caas-img>Kate Hudson
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/9Nj56apF5PTHcqLXPWTAFg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD03NzA-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/c4e771b9324dbb2d66616c08954022e7 class=caas-img data-headline="Emma Stone, Leo DiCaprio, more stars at the Oscar nominees luncheon" data-caption="
Kate Hudson
">Kate Hudson
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/9Nj56apF5PTHcqLXPWTAFg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD03NzA-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/c4e771b9324dbb2d66616c08954022e7 class=caas-img>Michael B. Jordan, best actor nominee for “Sinners.”
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/wKxFevoXYpN0YMlVxKr1YQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODYz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/236654b47a46e48ff4c4cc8016c39a82 class=caas-img data-headline="Emma Stone, Leo DiCaprio, more stars at the Oscar nominees luncheon" data-caption="
Michael B. Jordan, best actor nominee for “Sinners.”
">Michael B. Jordan, best actor nominee for “Sinners.”
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/wKxFevoXYpN0YMlVxKr1YQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODYz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/236654b47a46e48ff4c4cc8016c39a82 class=caas-img>Timothee Chalamet, best actor nominee for “Marty Supreme.”
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/IkZBsxvRWTISuYigRHQJcA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODYy/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/a9039339964ae2c6898805effe1c4d21 class=caas-img data-headline="Emma Stone, Leo DiCaprio, more stars at the Oscar nominees luncheon" data-caption="
Timothee Chalamet, best actor nominee for “Marty Supreme.”
">Timothee Chalamet, best actor nominee for “Marty Supreme.”
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/IkZBsxvRWTISuYigRHQJcA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODYy/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/a9039339964ae2c6898805effe1c4d21 class=caas-img>Jessie Buckley, best actress nominee for "Hamnet."
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/0SP.gYz8hLe1gzGjObHnNw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNjY1/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/3fdc763fc010d0d415d0b65a66a8f3d5 class=caas-img data-headline="Emma Stone, Leo DiCaprio, more stars at the Oscar nominees luncheon" data-caption="
Jessie Buckley, best actress nominee for "Hamnet."
">Jessie Buckley, best actress nominee for "Hamnet."
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/0SP.gYz8hLe1gzGjObHnNw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNjY1/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/3fdc763fc010d0d415d0b65a66a8f3d5 class=caas-img>Rose Byrne, best actress nominee for “If I Had Legs I'd Kick You.”
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/7HZfDwgEB3DCmdSMo1.jwA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODYz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/8fa1a665e9f8a84fb80ae6f66235d5f3 class=caas-img data-headline="Emma Stone, Leo DiCaprio, more stars at the Oscar nominees luncheon" data-caption="
Rose Byrne, best actress nominee for “If I Had Legs I'd Kick You.”
">Rose Byrne, best actress nominee for “If I Had Legs I'd Kick You.”
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/7HZfDwgEB3DCmdSMo1.jwA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODYz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/8fa1a665e9f8a84fb80ae6f66235d5f3 class=caas-img>Jacob Elordi, best supporting actor nominee for "Frankenstein."
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/iWyHbPfrUM9tXx.BTWbeQg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODYz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/715161cac4e55afd7376fd6522b649b0 class=caas-img data-headline="Emma Stone, Leo DiCaprio, more stars at the Oscar nominees luncheon" data-caption="
Jacob Elordi, best supporting actor nominee for "Frankenstein."
">Jacob Elordi, best supporting actor nominee for "Frankenstein."
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/iWyHbPfrUM9tXx.BTWbeQg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODYz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/715161cac4e55afd7376fd6522b649b0 class=caas-img>Teyana Taylor, best supporting actress nominee for “One Battle After Another.”
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/_jnEYMCI3iG1swaWi4W.oQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODYz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/a46acf6d396f062fda12e58588b25663 class=caas-img data-headline="Emma Stone, Leo DiCaprio, more stars at the Oscar nominees luncheon" data-caption="
Teyana Taylor, best supporting actress nominee for “One Battle After Another.”
">Teyana Taylor, best supporting actress nominee for “One Battle After Another.”
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/_jnEYMCI3iG1swaWi4W.oQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODYz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/a46acf6d396f062fda12e58588b25663 class=caas-img>Wagner Moura, best actor nominee for “The Secret Agent.”
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/W0vlAWDKl6JrhCFcSZ1m9A--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODYz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/03c6863e618ff077acb0429c74819620 class=caas-img data-headline="Emma Stone, Leo DiCaprio, more stars at the Oscar nominees luncheon" data-caption="
Wagner Moura, best actor nominee for “The Secret Agent.”
">Wagner Moura, best actor nominee for “The Secret Agent.”
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/W0vlAWDKl6JrhCFcSZ1m9A--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODYz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/03c6863e618ff077acb0429c74819620 class=caas-img>Ethan Hawke, best actor nominee for “Blue Moon.”
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/lINVN83Q76rNoTsnDVw9mw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODY0/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/a185a2eccfcb2671fc23dee55381646e class=caas-img data-headline="Emma Stone, Leo DiCaprio, more stars at the Oscar nominees luncheon" data-caption="
Ethan Hawke, best actor nominee for “Blue Moon.”
">Ethan Hawke, best actor nominee for “Blue Moon.”
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/lINVN83Q76rNoTsnDVw9mw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODY0/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/a185a2eccfcb2671fc23dee55381646e class=caas-img>Elle Fanning, best supporting actress nominee for “Sentimental Value.”
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/RxSvJjnX2PEmycpSFpXxgw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODYz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/b970166b19de740af32bc26a4cc355b8 class=caas-img data-headline="Emma Stone, Leo DiCaprio, more stars at the Oscar nominees luncheon" data-caption="
Elle Fanning, best supporting actress nominee for “Sentimental Value.”
">Elle Fanning, best supporting actress nominee for “Sentimental Value.”
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/RxSvJjnX2PEmycpSFpXxgw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODYz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/b970166b19de740af32bc26a4cc355b8 class=caas-img>Benicio Del Toro, best supporting actor nominee for “One Battle After Another.”
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/ZsZKyiCM.iBrNr0f1S380w--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODYz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/9232f4a817dd414337fdacad9386014f class=caas-img data-headline="Emma Stone, Leo DiCaprio, more stars at the Oscar nominees luncheon" data-caption="
Benicio Del Toro, best supporting actor nominee for “One Battle After Another.”
">Benicio Del Toro, best supporting actor nominee for “One Battle After Another.”
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/ZsZKyiCM.iBrNr0f1S380w--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODYz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/9232f4a817dd414337fdacad9386014f class=caas-img>Delroy Lindo, best supporting actor nominee for “Sinners.”
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/9wiMSqizVFZFMtXr1bryqw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODYz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/68342f3bc0dddd84b331b858e28ff242 class=caas-img data-headline="Emma Stone, Leo DiCaprio, more stars at the Oscar nominees luncheon" data-caption="
Delroy Lindo, best supporting actor nominee for “Sinners.”
">Delroy Lindo, best supporting actor nominee for “Sinners.”
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/9wiMSqizVFZFMtXr1bryqw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODYz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/68342f3bc0dddd84b331b858e28ff242 class=caas-img>Stellan Skarsgard, best supporting actor nominee for “Sentimental Value.”
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/BMIybncnXqu95mNVb1k4Bg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODYz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/e423ff99ba421d070228010a27d51af6 class=caas-img data-headline="Emma Stone, Leo DiCaprio, more stars at the Oscar nominees luncheon" data-caption="
Stellan Skarsgard, best supporting actor nominee for “Sentimental Value.”
">Stellan Skarsgard, best supporting actor nominee for “Sentimental Value.”
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/BMIybncnXqu95mNVb1k4Bg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODYz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/e423ff99ba421d070228010a27d51af6 class=caas-img>Amy Madigan, best supporting actress nominee for “Weapons.”
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/hzSLYqrsrBq1kCoj6ZSlmA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODYz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/c312b588a15987b18aa205c087d6381a class=caas-img data-headline="Emma Stone, Leo DiCaprio, more stars at the Oscar nominees luncheon" data-caption="
Amy Madigan, best supporting actress nominee for “Weapons.”
">Amy Madigan, best supporting actress nominee for “Weapons.”
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/hzSLYqrsrBq1kCoj6ZSlmA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODYz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/c312b588a15987b18aa205c087d6381a class=caas-img>Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, best supporting actress nominee for “Sentimental Value.”
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/3qT9ko6fnDmfJRhxPVulmg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODYz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/465d2d9bb1d6f0e5708bbb5568230fe6 class=caas-img data-headline="Emma Stone, Leo DiCaprio, more stars at the Oscar nominees luncheon" data-caption="
Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, best supporting actress nominee for “Sentimental Value.”
">Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, best supporting actress nominee for “Sentimental Value.”
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/3qT9ko6fnDmfJRhxPVulmg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODYz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/465d2d9bb1d6f0e5708bbb5568230fe6 class=caas-img>Emma Stone and "Bugonia" director and screenwriter Yorgos Lanthimos.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/ut3ItjgrD38YdSCTFWPpYQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODYz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/59998097a60563acd3c2dad771e43cc7 class=caas-img data-headline="Emma Stone, Leo DiCaprio, more stars at the Oscar nominees luncheon" data-caption="
Emma Stone and "Bugonia" director and screenwriter Yorgos Lanthimos.
">Emma Stone and "Bugonia" director and screenwriter Yorgos Lanthimos.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/ut3ItjgrD38YdSCTFWPpYQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODYz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/59998097a60563acd3c2dad771e43cc7 class=caas-img>Chloe Zhao, best director nominee for "Hamnet."
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/SYnQWIykG7BEDrQUw6DIEw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNzE3/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/755720daef2e2ef1627d5b4dea6782c5 class=caas-img data-headline="Emma Stone, Leo DiCaprio, more stars at the Oscar nominees luncheon" data-caption="
Chloe Zhao, best director nominee for "Hamnet."
">Chloe Zhao, best director nominee for "Hamnet."
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/SYnQWIykG7BEDrQUw6DIEw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNzE3/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/755720daef2e2ef1627d5b4dea6782c5 class=caas-img>EJAE, best original song nominee for "Golden" from "KPop Demon Hunters.”
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/lyNgb66Quy5DITg..uLSJw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODYz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/e637529a8ad5b40a390b884ee09d067f class=caas-img data-headline="Emma Stone, Leo DiCaprio, more stars at the Oscar nominees luncheon" data-caption="
EJAE, best original song nominee for "Golden" from "KPop Demon Hunters.”
">EJAE, best original song nominee for "Golden" from "KPop Demon Hunters.”
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/lyNgb66Quy5DITg..uLSJw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODYz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/e637529a8ad5b40a390b884ee09d067f class=caas-img>"Marty Supreme" director Josh Safdie
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/oZs2bWkGrFfmMWO620kWng--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNjU2/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/acf00199485defe936394c2c5d9a3f9a class=caas-img data-headline="Emma Stone, Leo DiCaprio, more stars at the Oscar nominees luncheon" data-caption="
"Marty Supreme" director Josh Safdie
">"Marty Supreme" director Josh Safdie
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/oZs2bWkGrFfmMWO620kWng--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNjU2/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/acf00199485defe936394c2c5d9a3f9a class=caas-img>Paul Thomas Anderson, best director nominee for “One Battle After Another.”
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/k.jil7vQA23thfTWyDMfKQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/b6bd9103ff44b09df7c4ac9b2dec9b2f class=caas-img data-headline="Emma Stone, Leo DiCaprio, more stars at the Oscar nominees luncheon" data-caption="
Paul Thomas Anderson, best director nominee for “One Battle After Another.”
">Paul Thomas Anderson, best director nominee for “One Battle After Another.”
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/k.jil7vQA23thfTWyDMfKQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/b6bd9103ff44b09df7c4ac9b2dec9b2f class=caas-img>Filmmaker Steven Spielberg
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/pWrE77Hb17yctYPVcGhRHw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODY0/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/bdb95269e50ce95a7de1e48c2b704bc8 class=caas-img data-headline="Emma Stone, Leo DiCaprio, more stars at the Oscar nominees luncheon" data-caption="
Filmmaker Steven Spielberg
">Filmmaker Steven Spielberg
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/pWrE77Hb17yctYPVcGhRHw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODY0/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/bdb95269e50ce95a7de1e48c2b704bc8 class=caas-img>Diane Warren, nominated for best original song for "Dear Me."
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/NBYWa.Wl2nWdEm3T2qcalw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODY1/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/ae6c16366d1cf3d49efa6ba401fe2a50 class=caas-img data-headline="Emma Stone, Leo DiCaprio, more stars at the Oscar nominees luncheon" data-caption="
Diane Warren, nominated for best original song for "Dear Me."
">Diane Warren, nominated for best original song for "Dear Me."
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/NBYWa.Wl2nWdEm3T2qcalw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODY1/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/ae6c16366d1cf3d49efa6ba401fe2a50 class=caas-img>Producer Jerry Bruckheimer
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/3XJZSRHCPnnVGGbI.WEl4w--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjc-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/d8805abf674bc7fd88c4cde2f3119974 class=caas-img data-headline="Emma Stone, Leo DiCaprio, more stars at the Oscar nominees luncheon" data-caption="
Producer Jerry Bruckheimer
">Producer Jerry Bruckheimer
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/3XJZSRHCPnnVGGbI.WEl4w--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjc-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/d8805abf674bc7fd88c4cde2f3119974 class=caas-img>Clint Bentley, director of “Train Dreams”
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/5OGFIRygIhA873F6FrFVBg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODYz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/de6d737cc835c11f655d05cdb3710c26 class=caas-img data-headline="Emma Stone, Leo DiCaprio, more stars at the Oscar nominees luncheon" data-caption="
Clint Bentley, director of “Train Dreams”
">Clint Bentley, director of “Train Dreams”
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/5OGFIRygIhA873F6FrFVBg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODYz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/de6d737cc835c11f655d05cdb3710c26 class=caas-img>Costume designer Ruth E. Carter
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/EHzfERQEQjptZSID0lA_Xg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODYz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/0426abc83ecec3d93bc4e4931643d40e class=caas-img data-headline="Emma Stone, Leo DiCaprio, more stars at the Oscar nominees luncheon" data-caption="
Costume designer Ruth E. Carter
">Costume designer Ruth E. Carter
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/EHzfERQEQjptZSID0lA_Xg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODYz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/0426abc83ecec3d93bc4e4931643d40e class=caas-img>
1 / 29Emma Stone, Leo DiCaprio, more stars at the Oscar nominees luncheon
The 2026 Oscar nominees basked in their moment at a celebratory luncheon held Feb. 10 at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California. The winners will be announced at the live show on March 15. See who walked the red carpet, starring with Emma Stone, a best actress nominee for "Bugonia."
Rose Byrne, Oscar-nominated for her role in "If I Had Legs I’d Kick You," won for best lead performance in a movie, beating out a field that included Oscar-nominated Joel Edgerton from "Train Dreams."
Byrne said from the stage that the drama could only have been an independent film because her character "is fierce, she's ferocious and she's a middle-aged woman."
"Train Dreams," which is nominated for the best picture Oscar, won the top prize, best feature, at the Indie Spirits Awards.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Ego Nwodim mocks Cher's Grammys flub, more Indie Spirit Awards moments
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