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In an Oscar historic first, two real-life couples – Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem, Kirsten Dunst, and Jesse Plemons – received nominations covering all four acting categories. On Feb. 9, 2022, Bardem was nominated as the leading actor for his role as Desi Arnaz in “Being the Ricardos.” Cruz earned her nomination for the leading actress role in “Parallel Mothers.” In the supporting categories, both Plemons and Dunst received nominations for their roles in “The Power of the Dog.”