In all, 162 of this year’s Oscar contenders gathered on Monday afternoon at the annual nominees luncheon to celebrate their achievements — and smile for what is perhaps Hollywood’s most exclusive group photo. Oscar nominee Cynthia Erivo, left, meets with her competition, Renee Zellweger, as the Academy Awards nominees gather for the annual luncheon at the Hollywood and Highland complex. “With all his mega-success on the court, he was possibly the most excited person in the room to be a nominee,” Rubin recalled. Oscar nominee Brad Pitt visits with fellow nominee and sound mixer Mark Ulano, nominated for “Ad Astra” and “Once Upon a Time ... in Hollywood,” at the Academy Awards nominees luncheon. Actor Leonardo DiCaprio, center, with his father George DiCaprio, right, visit with Oscar-nominated writer Steven Zaillian while at the Academy Awards nominees luncheon at the Hollywood and Highland complex.

Source: Los Angeles Times January 28, 2020 01:56 UTC