The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the nominations for the 90th Academy Awards this morning and that means a lot of half-awake smiling faces across the country and across the world. Here’s a look at some of the reactions from this year’s crop of Oscar nominees.
Note: This post will be continually updated as more reactions come in.
“I am honored beyond measure by this nomination for a film I love, a film that stands in defense of press freedom, and inclusion of women’s voices in the movement of history- Proud of the film, and all her filmmakers. Thank you from a full heart.”
– Meryl Streep, Best Actress in a Leading Role for “The Post”
“This is fantastic news! I am grateful to the music branch of the Academy for voting for me as well as all the magnificent musicians who performed on the score. I am also thrilled for Miles Dale, for the cast and for the crew with so many nominations. I am so thankful to Guillermo for his humanity and his artistic passion; he truly inspired all of us.”
– Alexandre Desplat, Outstanding Original Score for “The Shape of Water”
“This nomination is for every single one of us who brought our hearts to this film. I am here because of the greatness of others. I stand on the shoulders of giants. Guillermo handed me a gift with this role, this film. I am so delighted for us all. To be honoured by the acknowledgement of my colleagues of fellow actors, filmmakers, writers, crew members is truly humbling. It is a privilege to tell such stories and to be able to make films that show there is a life beyond the life that people know – one that is not always seen. To be considered in this category along side these exceptional women is a real honour and gift in itself. Thank you with eternal gratitude dear Academy!”
– Sally Hawkins, Best Actress in a Leading Role for “The Shape of Water”
Right now I’m just thinking about everyone who bought a ticket and told someone else to. You did this. Thank you. ✊?
— Jordan Peele (@JordanPeele) January 23, 2018
I just spoke to Daniel. You know when you’re on the phone trying to disguise the sound of an ugly cry? I failed at that.
— Jordan Peele (@JordanPeele) January 23, 2018
What’s the opposite of the Sunken Place?
— Jordan Peele (@JordanPeele) January 23, 2018
— Jordan Peele (@JordanPeele) January 23, 2018
– Jordan Peele, Best Picture (Producer), Director, Original Screenplay for “Get Out”
“I’m thrilled that our film has received seven nominations from the Academy, and that the beautiful work of our editor Jon Gregory, our composer Carter Burwell, my gentle brothers-in-arms Woody Harrelson and Sam Rockwell, and our fearless leader Frances McDormand, have all been recognised so wonderfully. I can’t wait to celebrate with them all come March 4th.”
– Martin McDonagh, Best Picture (Producer, Original Screenplay for “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri”
“Thank you to the Academy and to everyone who helped make ‘A Fantastic Woman.’ At times like this when there is so much adversity and struggling in the world, I hope we can find in each other’s experiences the courage and inspiration to make change. We are honored to represent Chile with this story of love and resilience.”
– Sebastián Lelio, Director/Co-Writer Foreign Language Nominee, “A Fantastic Woman”
“My heart is bursting with pure elation for the cast and crew of The Shape Of Water. Guillermo has given us all a dream job and to be recognized by the Academy is so deeply moving. I am jumping for joy from Park City for all of the nominees this morning! Congratulations everyone.”
– Octavia Spencer, Best Supporting Actress for “The Shape of Water”
What?? This is beyond the realm of imagination. It means so much that the @TheAcademy deemed #DearBasketball worthy of contention. Thanks to the genius of @GlenKeanePrd & John Williams for taking my poem to this level. It's an honor to be on this team. #OscarNoms pic.twitter.com/M2joyk9D1V
— Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) January 23, 2018
– Kobe Bryant, Animated Short Film, “Dear Basketball”