Beyonce Scores Her First Oscar Nomination for 'King Richard' Original Song 'Be Alive'

Beyonce just hit a big career milestone!

The 40-year-old performer scored her first ever Oscar nomination on Tuesday (February 8), with her track “Be Alive” earning a nod for Best Original Song.

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The song appears in the film King Richard, which stars Will Smith and was based on the early lives of tennis stars Venus and Serena Williams. Will also scored a nomination for his role in the movie.

In an interview with Entertainment Weekly this fall, the actor said he was “so happy” when the singer said she’d do the song.

“The marriage of a movie and a song is a kind of magic that’s unmatched in entertainment. I was so happy when Beyoncé called,” Will told the outlet.

King Richard was nominated for Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Original Song and Best Original Screenplay. Check out the rest of the 2022 Oscar nominations here!