Entertainment & Celebrity News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! - Jacob Elordi's Oscars Promise Fulfilled with Mom

Episode Date: March 16, 2026

Jacob Elordi, nominated for best actor in a supporting role at the 2026 Oscars for his role in Frankenstein, fulfilled a 13-year-old promise by bringing his mom, Melissa, as his date. Despite the loss, the film won in costume design, makeup and hairstyling, and production design categories. Elordis intense preparation for the role, including 10-hour makeup sessions and over 2 dozen prosthetics, earned him critical acclaim. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[e-mail] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [e-mail]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2541ca03591d77c6

It's March 16th. Let's get into entertainment and celebrity news. Jacob Alorty made good on a 13-year promise at the 2026 Oscars by bringing his mom, Melissa, as his date. The 28-year-old Euphoria star was nominated for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for Playing the Creature in Frankenstein. The ceremony happened on March 15. He shared the story back in January on Jimmy Kimmel Live, saying he made the vow when he was just 15. His parents were skeptical at first, but as much as much, he shared the story back in January on Jimmy Kimmel Live, saying he made the vow when he was just 15. but his mom always believed in his dreams. Meanwhile, they hit the red carpet together

with Jacob and classic Bottega Veneta and Melissa in a striking black gown covered in red and blue, Sequin Flowers. Though Sean Penn won the supporting actor prize, Frankenstein still celebrated big with wins for best costume design, makeup, and hairstyling, and production design. Fans love seeing the family moment,

highlighting Jacob's close bond with his mom amid the Hollywood glamour. Getting into character was intense for Jacob, who spent at least 10 hours a day in makeup using over two dozen prosthetics. Director Guillermo del Toro compared it to a priest, donning ceremonial robes, calling the result heartbreaking and beautiful. The role fully transformed him, changing his skin, face, and even mindset as he shut out the outside world. It paid off with critical praise and those key wins, marking a huge night for the film. Special thanks to our sponsor for supporting this episode. No need to switch positions.

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