Actors, directors and producers were “flabbergasted,” “honored” and “over the moon’ to be nominated for the Academy Awards, which will be presented on Feb. 24 in Hollywood.
(Reuters) – Actors, directors and producers were “flabbergasted,” “honored” and “over the moon’ to be nominated for the Academy Awards, which will be presented on Feb. 24 in Hollywood.
The following are some reactions – through statements, telephone calls and social media – to the Oscar nominations announced on Tuesday by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
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Glenn Close, best actress nominee for “The Wife”
“Everything to do with this movie has been a total joy. Bjorn Runge is a great director! Jonathan Pryce is an inspired partner. I’m so proud to be in a little film that has such great resonance with so many people.”
Bradley Cooper, best actor nominee for “A Star is Born”
“Everyone who worked on this film truly risked putting themselves out there — in the hope that in doing so people will connect and feel something deep and personal — the way films have made me feel since I was a kid. When I got this opportunity, I knew I had to risk it all because I may never get another chance — so to be here today in a place where people who have seen the film are talking about how it makes them feel, something deep — that simple human thing — that we need each other — and the Academy to recognize that this morning, I just am so grateful.”
Yalitza Aparicio, best actress nominee for “Roma”
“From the very first casting call to this morning, my ‘Roma’ journey has been extraordinary.
