Clustered in front with Erivo were three best supporting actress nominees: her “Wicked” castmate Ariana Grande, Monica Barbaro of “A Complete Unknown” and Zoe Saldaña of “Emilia Perez" along with Madison, nominated for “Anora.” The five women stood in a circle and talked happily together after the photo, and kept the conversation going as they descended the stairs together to dinner.
The roll call that normally goes with the photo was skipped, so it was difficult to determine who wasn't there, but apparent absentees included Elton John, up for best original song, Ralph Fiennes, up for best actor for “Conclave,” and Karla Sofía Gascón, nominated for best actress for “Emilia Perez.”.
“Everyone say Oscar nominee!” best actress nominee Cynthia Erivo shouted gleefully from the front row of the museum's David Geffen Theater, where the dozens of nominees sat for their group picture.
Madison and Isabella Rossellini, up for best supporting actress for “Conclave,” each wore theirs as they stood and talked at length during the cocktail reception.
Many others dropped in on the conversation including Moore, “Anora” director Sean Baker, and best supporting actor nominee Jeremy Strong from “The Apprentice.”.
