WMC Investigation 2021: Gender and Non-Acting Oscar Nominations - Full Report

Despite women making history in the top categories at the Oscars, the number of female nominees for the 93rd Academy Awards did not see a significant increase compared to past years, according to a Women’s Media Center analysis of the 18 non-acting categories.

There were high-profile nominations for women, including women of color, in the Best Director and Best Picture categories, but the overall number of female nominees in the non-acting categories increased by only two percentage points, bringing their total percentage from 30% last year to 32% this year.

Of the total of 205 nominees, 140 (68%) are men and 65 (32%) are women.

Oscar winners will be announced during the telecast on Sunday, April 25, on ABC.

WMC Investigation 2021: Gender and Non-acting Oscar Nominations - Infographic

Press release: Women Receive Only 32% Of Non-Acting Oscar Nominations Women’s Media Center Applauds Progress, but Calls for More Representation and Inclusion