The film marked a critical breakthrough for the 57-year-old actress, who got her start as a 'Baywatch' lifeguard in the '90s

An up-and-coming Connecticut comedic actress who has had a very impressive string of television and film will join "Saturday Night Live" star Bowen Yang to announce this year's Academy Award nominees this week.

Not yet thirty, and Rachel Sennott, actress and comedian, already has given powerful performances in a number of comedy/dramas. I recently watched Shiva Baby and I Used to Be Funny, both available for streaming on various sites.

The nominees were revealed by comedic actors Bowen Yang and Rachel Sennott, who infused some humorous moments into the announcement. Though the morning was probably not as funny to those who didn’t receive noms, which annually sparks debate among award show viewers.

Bowen Yang, known for his comedy on Saturday Night Live and his appearances in films like Wicked: Part 1 (2024) and 2022’s Fire Island and Bros, will present the nominees along with Bottoms star Rachel Sennott. The ceremony is set to take place March 2.

The 2025 Oscar nominations were announced on Thursday. "Emilia Pérez" leads the field of nominations this year with 13 in total. Following close behind with 10 each are "The Brutalist" and "Wicked," while "A Complete Unknown" and "Conclave" scored eight each.

This year’s Oscars nominations will be announced by rising stars Rachel Sennott and Bowen Yang. The pair are both actors, writers and comedians and will be hopeful that the early-morning hosting gig from Los Angeles isn’t their last association with the Academy Awards.

The Academy Awards season begins with the announcement of all Oscar nominees. Bowen Yang and Rachel Sennott will host the broadcast, which will stream on ABC, Disney+ and Hulu.

Actors Rachel Sennott and Bowen Yang announced the nominees for the 97th Academy Awards. Jacques Audiard’s “Emilia Pérez,” the Netflix narco-musical about transgender identity, dominated the list with 13 nominations.

Phoebe Dynevor, Rhys Ifans and director Neil Burger discussed filming "Inheritance" on an iPhone in Egypt, India and South Korea with UPI.

"By Design," which premiered Thursday at the Sundance Film Festival, explores the premise of a woman swapping bodies with a chair to its fullest surreal potential.