Has anyone been upset they were nominated for an Academy Award? Of course not! That’s why the reactions from the 2022 Oscars nominees were filled with joy and, of course, many thanks for their collaborators.
READ MORE: 2022 Academy Award Nominations [Full List]
Here’s a rundown of this year’s nominee reactions. This post will be updated continuously throughout the day.
“Having worked in this industry for nearly 50 years, I thought there wasn’t much that could surprise me still. Today, I can honestly say, I am astounded, thrilled, and deeply grateful.”
Ciarán Hinds, “Belfast,” Supporting Actor
“I’m totally thrilled as this is the ultimate accolade for my crew!’
Jenny Beavan, “Cruella,” Costume Design
“WOW I wish Pablo and I were in the same country today. I wish I could see his face. I am speechless and humbled this morning. I am bowled over by this. I never thought in a thousand years I’d be in the company of these four incredible women. I would pay to make movies. I would make them if it was illegal. This is dream state, to share on this level. I am so touched and I am so grateful for the work that was generated on this film. I’m so proud to be a part of our film community. I am SO happy. It is a good day…”
Kristen Stewart, “Spencer,” Best Actress
“I am filled with gratitude, especially for Steven Spielberg, Kristie Macasko and everyone at Amblin and 20th Century Studios. Being invited into the circle of exemplary talents with whom Steven surrounds himself has been utterly life-changing, and I will forever cherish my West Side Story experience with humility and great joy. Thank you to the Academy for this beautiful honor. What a bright and shining moment!”
Paul Tazewell, “West Side Story,” Costume Design
We are incredibly honored and grateful to the Academy for this nomination. Luca began as a personal story inspired by a life-changing friendship and nostalgia for summers spent on the Italian Riviera – and we were delighted that the universal message of accepting those in any way different from us resonated with audiences around the world. We would like to thank everyone at Pixar who helped bring this story to life. Grazie mille!”
Enrico Casarosa, director and Andrea Warren, producer, “Luca,” Animated Feature Film
“I am so honored and excited to be nominated for ‘Somehow You Do’ from Four Good Days. I stayed up all night with my friends waiting for the nominations. I take nothing for granted. This was a tough and competitive year. I am really proud of this song and the message of hope it conveys at a time when it is needed more than ever. I am humbled by the acknowledgment of the Academy music branch.”
Diane Warren, “Four Good Days,” Original Song
“When I heard the great news, the first thing I remembered is the night I had my first drink with director Ryusuke Hamaguchi and producer Teruhisa Yamamoto. At that time, no one could have imagined what would happen today. I’m truly amazed at the power of film and how it connects us across the globe. I believe that this nomination belongs to the entire ‘Drive My Car’ team. I am so fortunate to have been able to connect with every one of them. Many thanks to the Academy members who voted for ‘Drive My Car’ for this nomination.”
Takamasa Oe (co-screenwriter), “Drive My Car,” Adapted Screenplay
“I am very enthusiastic about the nomination and very grateful to the Academy. Parallel Mothers is a very special film for me. After 20 years of working with Pedro Almodóvar, this is the first time the music has received an Oscar nomination! Music is engaged in the narrative of the film, and it was a very special challenge for me. I’m very excited. In fact, I am on my way now to celebrate with Pedro.”
Alberto Iglesias, “Parallel Mothers,” Original Score
“So many times I happy screamed for friends this morning (Questlove! Ariana DeBose! Paul Tazewell! And more!) but I woke up all of Washington Heights for Germaine Franco and Andrew Garfield and our tick, tick…BOOM! editors Myron Kerstein and Andy Weisblum. Grateful beyond belief to the music branch and to the Academy for recognizing our work on Encanto. Germaine is such a singular talent and I’m so proud to work alongside her. And ‘Dos Oruguitas’ is a very special song to both our movie and my family–thank you so much.”
Lin-Manuel Miranda, “Encanto,” Original Song
“Many of us filmmakers would probably say that the first movie we saw when we were children was an American one. The stories were dramatic, the images and sounds were powerful and dynamic, and the actors were fascinating. With an onscreen history that has influenced the world, the United States is truly a film kingdom. To be nominated for the Academy Award is a dream come true. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to director Ryusuke Hamaguchi and all the wonderful people I worked with to make this film. I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to all the Academy members who voted for “Drive My Car. Thank you very much.”
Teruhisa Yamamoto, “Drive My Car,” Best Picture, International Film
“We are incredibly grateful to the Academy for this nomination and so honored to be recognized with our fellow nominees in such a strong year for animation. Huge thank you to our cast, our crew, and our musical partners, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Germaine Franco, for making miracles and bringing the world of Encanto to life.”
Byron Howard, Jared Bush, Yvett Merino, Clark Spencer, “Encanto,” Animated Feature Film
“On behalf of the amazing cast and crew of Raya and the Last Dragon, we’d like to express our sheer joy and deep appreciation to the Academy for nominating our film. We’d also like to congratulate our fellow nominees. We’re honored to be in your company.”
Don Hall, Carlos López Estrada, Osnat Shurer, Peter Del Vecho, “Raya and the Last Dragon,” Animated Feature Film
“THANK YOU to the Academy for recognizing our work. I’m not sure this will ever sink in but after I stop jumping around the room and calm my mum down I will call the rest of the amazing team and thank them for their work. I have so many people to be grateful for but Emily Jean Stone you are the reason this happened so thank you the most. This is a great day!”
Nadia Stacey, “Cruella,” Makeup and Hairstyling
“Never in my wildest dreams did I believe I would be given the chance to honor Jonathan Larson and his legacy of revolutionary art and community healing through this heart-filled movie tick, tick,…BOOM! By bestowing this recognition upon me, you honor our genius director Lin-Manuel Miranda, our producers Julie Larson, Julie Oh and Celia Costas and our entire cast and crew. We are a true family to our core. To be among 26 leading male performances to be nominated for an Oscar for their work in a musical, and to be initiated into that group with the likes of Bing Crosby, Roy Scheider, Gene Kelly and James Cagney, I am deeply humbled. All I long for is to tell stories that remind us of how to live. Jonathan’s story offers us a treasure map. Thank you for keeping his song reverberating through our universe. Love Andrew.”
Andrew Garfield, “tick, tick…BOOM!” Best Actor
“This morning felt like a dream. As Tammy Faye would say, WE’RE BLEST!!! To be acknowledged by The Academy amongst all of the other incredible actresses that were nominated this year feels surreal. I am incredibly honored to have been recognized along with our brilliant makeup and hair team. This project holds such a special place in my heart. Tammy Faye, thank you for sharing your love with the world, I am so excited to celebrate the amazing person you are with a new generation. THANK YOU to everyone who helped bring her story to life and to The Academy for acknowledging my role as Tammy Faye. I am over the moon!”
Jessica Chastain, “The Eyes of Tammy Faye,” Best Actress
“WOW! I’m so overwhelmed! Just having breakfast with my family when the nominations came in. What a beautiful way to find out! I share this with them, Javier, J.K., Nina and with ALL the cast and Aaron Sorkin, as this is ours together. This was the hardest role I’ve ever done and to be honored this way is deeply appreciated. And to Lucie Arnaz and Desi Arnaz Jr, thank you for trusting me with the opportunity to inhabit your mother. Lucille Ball is one of Hollywood’s greatest icons. She was ahead of her time. From actress to producer to studio head, mother and wife, she’s an extraordinary inspiration! Thank you, Lucille Ball. And to everyone who worked on this film both in front of and behind the camera, our passionate and hardworking crew, Amazon, Todd Black, Aaron Sorkin…this nomination is ours to share!”
Nicole Kidman, “Being the Ricardos,” Best Actress
“Thank you to the Academy!!! I’m so unbelievably proud and humbled to be nominated beside such an amazing group of writers. This film was an incredibly collaborative effort and I’m honored to share this moment with Will, Aunjanue, Pam, Demi, Saniyya, Jon, Tony, and the whole cast. Rei, you made a beautiful film and we are all standing on your shoulders. I can never thank Isha and the Williams family enough for allowing me to be a small part of their story and to Tim, Trevor, WB and all the producers who put this film on their back and willed it onto the screen, thank you! Hope you are as proud this morning as I am!!! Thank you thank you thank you!!”
Zach Baylin, “King Richard,” Original Screenplay
“Today I am so very honored and proud, not as the filmmaker of an Oscar-nominated film but as a Bhutanese. The nomination of ‘Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom’ for Best International Feature Film is a historic first for Bhutan, a small but very special country with so much to wisdom and compassion to share with the rest of the world. I am so grateful to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and all the members of the Academy for giving us this opportunity and platform to share ourselves with the world. The improbable journey of this little film from the glaciers of the Himalayas to the Oscars is a celebration of all the possibilities in art and creativity. We hope our film, displaying very simple and essential human values from one of the most remote places in the world, will continue to touch peoples’ hearts, especially during these difficult times.”
Pawo Choyning Dorji, “Lunana: Yak in the Classroom,” International Film
“I am so stunned and moved by CODA’s three Academy Awards nominations. My heart is bursting for Troy Kotsur especially, who has worked his whole life to get to this moment. So grateful to my beautiful cast and proud of the crew that poured their hearts into our scrappy production. If you had told me when I was standing out on a rusty boat in five-foot waves with fish up to my knees that we were going to end up here, I never would have believed it. Thank you to the Academy for this incredible, history-making recognition.”
Siân Heder, “CODA,” Adapted Screenplay
“It is a huge honor to receive this nomination. The Harlem Cultural Festival was both a testament to Black genius and Black joy at a formative time in our country’s history, and a cautionary tale about the way that history, especially Black history, can be erased. Being entrusted with the responsibility of keeping that past visible has been one of the great honors of my life. I am beyond gratified to be nominated alongside these four other incredible filmmakers. Congratulations to the entire filmmaking team and everyone at Searchlight, Onyx, and Hulu.”
Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson, “Summer of Soul,” Documentary Feature
“I am in complete shock! The Lost Daughter is so special to me. To be recognized for anything connected to it is just a wild dream come true. And to gorgeous Olivia Colman and our leader and legend Maggie Gyllenhaal, I’m so lucky to share this ride with you incredible women. Thank you.”
Jessie Buckley, “The Lost Daughter,” Best Supporting Actress
“Making DON’T LOOK UP couldn’t have been accomplished without the dedication of our incredible cast and crew who all rose to challenge of making this film in the midst of a global pandemic. It has been a joy to produce Adam’s films for over a decade now and our continuing collaboration with our amazing editor Hank Corwin and our talented composer Nicholas Britell is truly a dream team that I’m honored and grateful to be a part of.”
Kevin Messick, “Don’t Look Up,” Best Picture
“It’s absolutely thrilling to be honored with a Best Sound nomination for Power of the Dog. The experience of bringing Thomas Savage’s extraordinary story to the screen with Jane Campion brought out the very best in the sound team and all of us chosen to collaborate on this very special film.”
Richard Flynn, “The Power of the Dog,” Best Sound
“The Tragedy of Macbeth was one of the best experiences of my career. Joel Coen is a genius and I hope the nominations for the film will allow for more people to enjoy a terrific cinematic experience. Thank you to the members of the Academy for the recognition and to A24 and Apple for their ongoing support.”
Denzel Washington, “The Tragedy of Macbeth,” Best Actor
“Where do I even begin…I’m simply elated. This is beyond even my wildest imagination. To be nominated for an Academy Award is such a tremendous honor and I’m so thankful to everybody who has played a role in getting me to this position. I’m forever indebted to Jane’s brilliance and am eternally grateful for her trust in me to bring Peter to life. She’s a singular talent that every actor should be so lucky to work with. I think I can speak for the cast when I say we were in the most trusted hands imaginable. I’m so proud of Jesse, Benedict, Kirsten, Ari, and everybody involved in the production for being so rightfully recognized by the Academy. I’m just so humbled, reflective, and appreciative right now.”
Kodi Smit-McPhee, “The Power of the Dog,” Best Supporting Actor
“To be honored by the Academy is a truly humbling experience. For both Jesse and I to get our first nominations together is beyond our wildest dreams. Congratulations to Jane, Benedict, Kodi and Jesse on their nominations and the entire cast and crew of The Power of the Dog. Working on this film was a once-in-a-lifetime experience and I’m forever grateful for Jane trusting me to bring Rose’s story to life. Thank you to the Academy for recognizing our work and for putting me amongst such a remarkable group of actresses.”
Kirsten Dunst, “The Power of the Dog,” Best Supporting Actress
“I am lost for words, I can hardly stand up! I am so honored to be recognized alongside such an incredible group of fellow cinematographers. I’m ecstatic for the entire Power of the Dog team on a phenomenal morning of nominations. Thank you to all of the cast and crew who supported me on this journey – and above all thank you to Jane for entrusting me with your film. This is simply a dream come true.”
Ari Wegner, “The Power of the Dog,” Best Cinematography
“I could not be more thrilled. Loved seeing the recognition for our incredibly talented composer Nicholas Britell and our legendary editor Hank Corwin. I am honored by the Best Original Screenplay nomination with David Sirota, especially as I personally started as a writer. And most of all, of course, Best Picture nomination, which is a reflection of hundreds of people who went above and beyond to make this movie happen during such challenging and difficult times. Thank you to the Academy, I’m extremely grateful.”
Adam McKay, “Don’t Look Up,” Best Original Screenplay, Best Picture
“I am profoundly honored to receive this Oscar nomination for DON’T LOOK UP. This is my fourth project with Adam McKay, and it has been a real privilege to have such an amazing creative partner and friend. This truly means so much to me.”
Nicholas Britell, “Don’t Look Up,” Best Original Score
“Oh my god yes. I’m SO EXCITED!!! And with Maggie and Jessie, and our fellow nominees, this feeling right now is bloody brilliant. Thank you thank you thank thank you xxxxxx”
Olivia Colman, “The Lost Daughter” Best Actress
“I am delighted with this nomination. For me it is already a great victory. It is a reason for emotion because it is a prestigious recognition of the themes of the film, which are the things I believe in: irony, freedom, tolerance, pain, lightheartedness, willingness, the future, Naples and my mother. To get here, it took enormous teamwork. Therefore, I have to thank Netflix, Fremantle, The Apartment, the amazing actors and an unforgettable crew. And then my children and my wife, who love me in the most beautiful way: never taking me seriously.”
Paolo Sorrentino, “The Hand of God,” Best International Feature
“This movie has meant so much to me and the cast and crew. Thank you to Siân and the team for putting it together and Apple for supporting us throughout this entire journey. What a day! I can still remember watching Marlee win her Oscar on television and telling friends I was going to get nominated one day and them being skeptical. I would like to thank everyone for this huge honor. I am stunned. It’s such an honor to see Academy members recognize this film for Best Picture today. It is truly a historic moment. And I was so thrilled to see Siân Heder honored with a nomination for Adapted Screenplay.”
Troy Kotsur, “CODA,” Supporting Actor
“We’d like to THANK THE ACADEMY (WHAT IS HAPPENING!??!?!?) for this nomination.
We’re so happy that our amazing team of artists and filmmakers are getting recognized for this film. Our family of hundreds of crew set out to make the most original, heartwarming, funny, surprising and groundbreaking film we could make, and to do it with the love and enthusiasm of a movie lover making her first film. Our art team constantly proved that you could break formulas and invent new tools to have CG animation reveal our artists’ humanity instead of hiding it. Our LGBTQ+ teammates helped us make our main character authentically queer. And all our artists infused every shot with the love and passion and infectious joy of our fellow first-time filmmaker main character: Katie Mitchell. This movie is a celebration of humanity, and we’re so grateful to the humans who made it, and just as grateful to the humans who loved it.”
Mike Rianda, Phil Lord, Chris Miller, Kurt Albrecht, “The Mitchells vs. The Machines,” Best Animated Feature
“Thank you members of the Academy for nominating Audible. By opening a window into the Deaf community, we hope this film helps create more awareness, curiosity, and connection for anyone who feels different. We hope the world can see, and hear, you now. It took ten years to get Audible made, a long personal journey that was not possible without the support of the Maryland School for the Deaf. Thank you for opening your hearts to us and trusting us with your unique human experiences.”
Matt Ogens/Director, Geoff McLean/Producer, “Audible,” Documentary Short
“My morning walk along the river was extra special today. I am absolutely overjoyed by this morning’s news. To be recognized alongside such incredible women for their inspiring performances is surreal enough, but to share this celebration with Steven, Kristie, and the entire team that made our beautiful movie is a dream come true. I’m so thankful to the Academy for this acknowledgment and am beyond grateful to Steven, Kristie, and everyone at Amblin and Disney. What a moment.”
Ariana DeBose, “West Side Story,” Best Supporting Actress
“To embody Desi Arnaz’s spirit was a privilege and an honor and to be connected to his energy and legacy is something I will never forget. Thank you to his family for trusting me with the responsibility of bringing this larger-than-life entertainer and entrepreneur to screen. Thank you to the Academy for this acknowledgment, it is a very special moment for me to be recognized among the most talented actors of our time; Denzel Washington, Will Smith, Benedict Cumberbatch and Andrew Garfield. Congratulations to my friends Nicole and J.K. for your much-deserved recognitions. Thank you to Aaron Sorkin for the beautiful script and direction that brought us all here and thank you to Amazon for your unwavering support. I couldn’t be happier to share this celebration with my talented wife, Penelope, for her work in Parallel Mothers. Thank you.”
Javier Bardem, “Being The Ricardos,” Best Actor
“It’s such an honor to be nominated for our contribution to Dune, and we thank the membership for this distinction. It has been a career highlight to take this journey with Denis Villeneuve, an absolutely visionary filmmaker and inspiring collaborator, and to be recognized by The Academy makes it all the more gratifying.”
Jacqueline West and Bob Morgan, “Dune,” Costume Design
“This is such a great honor. Feels like spice is in the air! I would like to thank the Academy for this immense recognition. Working with Denis to help him bring his unique and singular vision of Dune to the big screen was truly a pleasure and I can’t thank him enough for having brought me and the production design team along on the journey.”
Patrice Vermette and Zsuzsanna Sipos, “Dune,” Production Design
“Working with Denis Villeneuve and the entire cast and crew of Dune is an honor that often only happens once in a lifetime. Frank Herbert’s story resonates with so many readers worldwide and I can’t think of a better team of artists to have made this interpretation of his legendary words. Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures have supported our aesthetic vision from day one and to now be recognized by our colleagues with this nomination is the icing on the cake!”
Greig Fraser, “Dune,” Cinematography
“We want to thank the Academy for this tremendous recognition of so many artists’ hard work. To see Nightmare Alley nominated for Best Picture alongside so many terrific, artistic, unforgettable films is a testament to the entire cast and crew on the production. It took nearly four years to bring this project together, and to see the commitment, creativity and determination of the artisans come to life with nominations for Tamara and Shane for their immersive and inventive production design, Luis for his spectacular and sumptuous costume design, and Dan for his incomparable cinematography is truly gratifying. We thank Searchlight for never giving up on this film and want to express our appreciation to the wonderful cast for making Nightmare a dream come true.”
Guillermo del Toro, J Miles Dale and Bradley Cooper, “Nightmare Alley,” Best Picture
“I’m thrilled skinny – sharing this honor with so many members of my DUNE family fills my heart. At this stage we’re like a well-gigged band with Denis at the helm who makes it all sing. Working with this outstanding team on such a passionate project was a total joy. Thank you to my fellow film editors in the Academy for this vote of confidence in my work on DUNE. It means the world to me.”
Joe Walker, “Dune,” Editing
“Thank you to the Academy for generously honoring Dune. We could not have created all these worlds in visual and special effects without the vision of Director Denis Villeneuve and the passion of hundreds of artists all over the globe. A big thank you to all the production and post-production crews for making this one of the most collaborative experiences of our careers.”
Paul Lambert, Tristan Myles, Brian Connor and Gerd Nefzer, “Dune,” Visual Effects
“Thank you so much to the Academy. Bringing the epic world of DUNE from script to screen pushed us all to the limit. Receiving this recognition from our peers is beyond our wildest imaginations. We are overwhelmed with joy and also deeply humbled by this news. We want to thank Legendary Pictures, Warner Bros., our producers, and especially Mary Parent and our wonderful director/writer/ producer Denis Villeneuve. They say it takes a village… and we want to dedicate this nomination to our incredibly hard-working team in make-up, hair, and prosthetics”
Donald Mowat, “Dune,” Makeup and Hair
“It’s a long way from the streets of Belfast to the Academy Awards. Today, I think of my mother and father, and my grandparents – how proud they were to be Irish, how much this city meant to them. They would have been overwhelmed by this incredible honor – as am I. Given a story as personal as this one, it’s a hell of a day for my family and the family of our film. I thank Academy voters for their incredible and generous recognition. We are honored to be among the other extraordinary nominees in a remarkable year for films, and I salute the superb cast and crew of Belfast for their exceptional talent, comradeship and kindness.”
Kenneth Branagh, “Belfast,” Best Picture, Original Screenplay, Best Director
“Words cannot describe how honored and excited we are to have been nominated for an Academy Award for our song ‘No Time To Die.’ It was a lifelong dream of ours to write a Bond theme, and one we never thought would ever come true. It’s completely unbelievable that we are here being recognized for this song, and this is a peak life experience for us as songwriters and artists. To be recognized today among these other incredible nominees is something we most certainly do not take for granted. Thank you to the Academy, from the bottom of our hearts. Thank you to Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson for allowing us this incredible opportunity, and to be part of Daniel Craig’s unparalleled legacy as James Bond. Thank you to Cary Joji Fukunaga, and last but not least, thank you to Hans Zimmer, Stephen Lipson and Johnny Marr for being an absolute joy to work with on this song.”
Billie Eilish and Finneas, “No Time To Die,” Best Original Song
“I am so proud to have a part in creating Guillermo del Toro’s world and so honored that the Academy appreciates my work. My heartfelt thanks goes out to my amazing crew who tirelessly stood by me every step of the way. Thank you.”
Dan Lausten, “Nightmare Alley,” Cinematography
“Thank you to the Academy for this honor and congratulations to all our fellow nominees. A very special gratitude to Guillermo del Toro for breathing life into Nightmare Alley and taking us all on such an artful adventure in film excellence. Wow!”
Tamara Deverell, “Nightmare Alley,” Production Design
“It is such an honor to be part of such an amazing creative team. Thank you, Guillermo for your vision and leadership on such a wonderful project.”
Shane Vieau (Set Decorator), “Nightmare Alley,” Production Design
“Congratulations to all the nominees. I am so incredibly honored to be recognized amongst such a group of talented designers and beautiful work. Thanks to my stellar costume team, our producers Miles Dale and Bradley Cooper, everyone at Searchlight Pictures, and of course Guillermo for allowing me to help bring his vision to life. It’s a fantastic day!”
Luis Sequeira, “Nightmare Alley,” Costume Design