Surprises And Snubs: Only five actors are nominated in the Oscars and Screen Actors Guild's acting categories, while the BAFTAs nominate six in each.

She lauded the list of nominations, particularly its variety, noting that six different genres were represented on the best film list. She also highlighted that 14 of the 24 nominations in the acting categories were first-timers, and that whoever wins the best actress award will be a first-time BAFTA winner.

Denzel Washington has never been nominated by the BAFTAs, and this year continues that snub streak. The EE BAFTA Film Awards, which are often considered the British equivalent of the Academy Awards, announced this year's nominations on Wednesday,