The annual Oscars® Nominees Luncheon was held on Monday, February 13, 2023, at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles where many of the nominated actors, producers, directors and crew were in attendance, many for the first and last time before Oscar night on Sunday, March 14.
Academy Motion Picture Arts and Scientists President Janet Yang addressed the nominees in attendance to let them know what to look forward to at the ceremony next month, but warned that things like last year’s famed “Slap” would not be tolerated.
Not at the luncheon were the likes of Avatar: The Way of Water director James Cameron (nominated for producing the sequel), The Banshees of Inisherin actor Barry Keoghan, or Leading Actress nominees Ana de Armas and Andrea Riseborugh. Three of those nominated for Original Song also didn’t make the luncheon, including David Byrne, Lady Gaga, and Rihanna (who had just performed at the Super Bowl LVII half-time show a day earlier).
You can see a few select photos, including the annual “class photo,” from the luncheon below, all provided by the Academy. (Click on images for larger versions.)
