Succession Stars Kieran Culkin and Jeremy Strong Compete for Best Supporting Actor at 2025 Oscars

The former co-stars earn their first Oscar nominations for roles in 'A Real Pain' and 'The Apprentice,' reigniting their awards rivalry.

Kieran Culkin and Jeremy Strong, known for their roles in 'Succession,' are nominated for Best Supporting Actor at the 2025 Academy Awards.
Culkin is recognized for his performance as Benji Caplan in Jesse Eisenberg's dramedy 'A Real Pain,' while Strong is nominated for his portrayal of Roy Cohn in the Donald Trump biopic 'The Apprentice.'
This marks the first Oscar nominations for both actors, who previously competed against each other at the Emmys, with Culkin winning in 2024.
Culkin has emerged as the favorite in the category, having won several precursor awards, including a Golden Globe, while Strong has seen limited success this awards season.
The 97th Academy Awards will take place on March 2, 2025, with Conan O’Brien set to host the ceremony.