WMC Investigation 2026: Gender and Non-Acting Oscar Nominations - Infographics

The Women’s Media Center analysis of 2026 Oscar nominations finds that despite a notable increase in representation this year, women continue to make up less than one-third of nominees in non-acting categories. Even though the 21st century has seen women break through as winners in the notoriously male-dominated category of Best Director — three women have won so far in this category — this progress is not representative of significant increases for women nominated overall in non-acting categories. The total percentages for nominated women in non-acting categories continue to stall at no more than 32% every year.

WMC Investigation 2026: Gender and Non-Acting Oscar Nominations - Full Report

Oscar Nominations for Women Behind the Camera Remain Stalled Fewer Than 33% of Non-Acting Oscar Nominations Go to Women

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