Meanings of male nominees in English

As Matthew noted, the male nominees are under pressure as well.

However, David said it would be hard for his fellow best male nominees to compete against Bowie.

Cooper led male nominees with three nods.

Two years ago, when Portman presented the award for best director at the Oscars, her pointed reference on stage to "the all- male nominees" went viral.

- No female directors are nominated in feature film, with four male nominees.

- No female scriptwriters are nominated in feature film script, with four male nominees.