Some of the stars who started their day on Monday by learning that they had received an Oscar nomination are speaking ahead of the 93rd annual Academy Awards.
The couple Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Nick Jonas announced the nominees from London. Movie stars such as the late Chadwick Boseman, Viola Davis and director Chloé Zhao gained historic nominations in their respective categories in a year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Many of the celebrities who earned a nomination were eager to express their shock and gratitude throughout the day as the excitement of the early morning announcement sank.
“I call all my friends, you included, just to make sure I’m not dreaming. It’s very early here, so there’s a chance …” said Leslie Odom jr. Told the hosts of the “Today” Show. The actor was nominated for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Sam Cooke in ‘One Night in Miami’.
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In a separate interview with The Associated Press, the actor adds: “I owe Sam everything for this role. I leaned on Sam Cooke’s confidence and signature to make it believable. There were many places I felt that I might not measure up.But in those moments I would grab Sam’s confidence because he knew how to measure.There were times, there were moments that it felt like he was bringing him so close to me from to find that magic in myself. ‘
Riz Ahmed, whose nomination as lead actor in the film “Sound of Metal” is the first Muslim to be nominated in the category, told the outlet that he did not get excited for the nomination before hearing other actors in his category do not have.
Viola Davis, Glenn Close and Riz Ahmed spoke out about their Oscar nominations.
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‘When you hear your own name, it’s a strange feeling, then I just thank and gratitude … but when I hear (fellow nominees, including Paul Raci and Darius Marder), I hit the air and jump up and down In my bed and screaming! It really felt like a family affair, ‘he said.
Speaking with the deadline, he further discusses the historical nature of his nomination, noting that his biggest wish is simply that it inspires other creative people.
“If there’s a way people can find themselves in this moment and feel inspired and connected on a deeper level, I’m totally for it,” Ahmed said. “Whether they see me as the first British Pakistani, or as the first man from Wembley, you know, there are so many ways to look at it. But as long as it feels like an opportunity for more people than ever before to really get in touch come and feel included in it. at this moment it’s a blessing. “
Maria Bakalova, who in the sequel ‘Borat Subsequent Moviefilm’ ‘deserves a nomination as best supporting actor nomination for her breakout role as Borat’s daughter, issued a statement thanking the Academy for its recognition.
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“Wow Wa We Waa! Thank you to the Academy for this honor! I really can not believe it – hearing my name in the company of these remarkable women and their breathtaking performances is a dream come true! I am Sacha so thankful Baron Cohen and my ‘Borat’ family and congratulations to them on their adapted screenplay nomination, ‘she wrote.
Aaron Sorkin, author and director of ‘The Trial of the Chicago 7’, which has been nominated in six categories, also spoke to The Associated Press and thanked his cast for driving the film to such heights.
“It feels exactly like you think it feels. It feels great. It’s not getting old,” he said. “As a writer, it’s hard for me to say, but I’m starting to think that the performance of the cast might have something to do with the quality of the film. I showed up for work that morning that I had the keys to a Formula One One-race car and as long as I did not put the car in the wall, these actors would win. ‘
Viola Davis, whose nomination for Best Leading Actor makes her the most nominated black actress ever, taken to Twitter to congratulate the cast of “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom”.
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“Absolutely excited !! Congratulations to the entire @ MaRaineyFilm team! Earn!” she wrote.
Emerald Fennell, whose film ‘Promising Young Woman’ earned her best director and best original screenplay nomination, said on Twitter that she ‘sobbed’ and then thanked her team in a follow-up tweet.
“So proud and grateful for every amazing person who worked on this film. Will never stop crying,” she wrote.
In a statement to TheWrap, Glenn Close thanked her for being nominated for her role in Ron Howard’s ‘Hillbilly Elegy’.
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“Congratulations to all my fellow nominees. I’m very excited and very grateful for Netflix’s brilliant support of their artists. I owe so much to Ron Howard, Amy Adams, Owen Asztalos and my ingenious hair and makeup team. “I would not happen without them. I pay tribute to all the grandmothers in the world who are fighting to give their children a better life,” she wrote.
The Oscars of 2021 will be broadcast on April 25.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.