Lily Gladstone makes history as the first Native American woman to be nominated for an Oscar

Montana actress Lily Gladstone is making waves in Hollywood as she becomes the first Native American woman to receive an Oscar nomination. The talented actress earned the nomination for her outstanding portrayal of Mollie Burkhart in the highly acclaimed film, ‘Killers of the Flower Moon.’ This historical moment comes as ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ secured a total of 10 nominations for this year’s Oscars, including the coveted Best Picture category.

Lily Gladstone’s incredible achievement follows hot on the heels of her recent win at the 2024 Golden Globe Awards, where she was honored with the Best Actress award. This victory established her as the first Indigenous person to receive this esteemed accolade. Excitedly accepting the award, Gladstone remarked on the significance of this moment and dedicated it not just to herself but to her fellow cast members and indigenous representation in the film.

Prior to her Golden Globe win, Gladstone had already garnered nominations for both the Critics’ Choice Award and the Screen Actors Guild Awards, further highlighting her exceptional talent and recognition within the industry.

This best actress Oscar nomination for Lily Gladstone is yet another significant milestone for Indigenous representation at the Oscars. Notably, Yalitza Aparicio made history in 2019 as the first Indigenous Mexican actress to receive a best actress nomination. Additionally, Keisha Castle-Hughes, a talented Indigenous Kiwi, garnered a nomination at the tender age of 13 in 2004. Merle Oberon, a remarkable actress of British descent, became the first Indigenous woman to be nominated for a best actress Oscar in 1993, despite concealing her indigenous ancestry throughout her Hollywood career.

To witness the outcome of this historic nomination for Lily Gladstone, be sure to tune in to the 96th edition of the esteemed Academy Awards ceremony, set to broadcast on ABC on March 10.