EYES ON THE PRIZE

Everyone from Demi to Cynthia has their heart set on coming home with an Oscar. But who is in contention? The nominees are...

- AMY BIELBY

What a year it's already shaping up to be for Demi Moore! Recognized for the first time in her decades-long career with a win at the Golden Globes in January, she may well top that by walking away on March 2 with an Oscar. “These last few months have been beyond my wildest dreams,” The Substance star, 62, gushed after hearing she'd been shortlisted for Best Actress, admitting to Variety that it was an out-of-body experience.

Similarly honoured are Karla Sofía Gascón, Mikey Madison, Fernanda Torres (who won the Golden Globe for I'm Still Here) and Cynthia Erivo. “Grateful to be a cog in the wheel of a piece that makes us believe in magic,” wrote the Wicked