The Oscars are just around the corner and ahead of Hollywood's biggest night, we're taking a look at all the best actress nominees. The 97th Oscars will take place Sunday, March 2, at 7 p.
It will be televised on ABC and stream live on Hulu for the first time. Read more about each best actress nominee below. Erivo earned her best actress nomination for her portrayal of Elphaba Thropp in director Jon M. The book was inspired by L. Erivo starred alongside Ariana Grande 's Glinda in the time Oscar nominated film, which explored the complex friendship between the two witches.
Since "Wicked's" release, Erivo's epic battle cry riff at the end of the film during the iconic song, "Defying Gravity," has gone viral on social media and her performances has been praised by critics and fans alike.
Erivo has also received nominations for several awards, including a Golden Globe for best performance by a female actor in a motion picture -- musical or comedy, a Critics Choice Award for best actress, a BAFTA award for leading actress and Screen Actors Guild Award for outstanding performance by a female actor in a leading role. But I kind of like that. Emilia attempts to right the wrongs of her past years later and reconnect with her former wife, played by Selena Gomez, and her children.
The film has taken home major wins at several awards shows this season, including four Golden Globe Awards and three Critics Choice Awards. It is also the most-nominated film at this year's Oscars with 13 nominations. But it hasn't been without controversy. Some have taken issue with the film's portrayal of the trans community, which critics and LGBTQ advocates, including GLAAD, have called harmful and "a step backward for trans representation.
