"2024 Oscars: Record Diversity and Historic Firsts Among Nominees"

The 2024 Oscar nominations feature a diverse array of nominees, with a majority of supporting actress nominees being performers of color for the fifth time. This year's lead actress category also saw a historic first with Lily Gladstone becoming the first Native American acting nominee in Academy Awards history. The nominations reflect a relative diversity of ethnicities, genres, and films, with increased representation from underrepresented groups following the implementation of the Academy's representation and inclusion standards.