96th OSCARS® NOMINEES LUNCHEON HELD ON FEB 12 AT THE BEVERLY HILTON

Academy Governor DeVon Franklin at the 96th Oscar Nominee Luncheon.
Photo by: Trae Patton / ©A.M.P.A.S

Academy Governor DeVon Franklin presided over the Nominees' photo call

The 96th Oscars® Nominees Luncheon was held on Monday, February 12, 2024, at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills. Academy Governor DeVon Franklin was in great form as he kicked off the nominees' photo call and announced every nominee, inviting them to the stage.  

It was a celebratory afternoon and a star-studded affair as nominees such as  Sterling K. Brown, Emma Stone, Lily Gladstone, Greta Gerwig, Emily Blunt, Cillian Murphy, Annette Bening, Justine Triet, Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, America Ferrera, Jeffrey Wright, Colman Domingo, Paul Giamatti, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Sandra Hüller, Bradley Cooper to name some, graced the stage. 

Nominees for the 96th Oscars® at the Nominees luncheon at the Beverly Hilton. Photo: Richard Harbaugh / ©A.M.P.A.S.

After all the Oscar nominees were guided to their spots, Franklin, in his signature style, gave directions to everyone to look up and smile at the camera for the multiple photos that would document their place in history.

Jon Batiste, Colman Domingo, and Emma Stone at the 96th Oscar Nominee Luncheon.

Photo by Richard Harbaugh / ©A.M.P.A.S.

The 96th Oscars be held at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood and will air on Sunday, March 10, live on ABC.