Nominee Reactions

It’s probably the last nomination I’ll get at 70. I know better to cherish it and just enjoy it as much as possible without getting too desirous. You can get caught up in all the hype. Warrior is a really fine film and this helps carry the torch for it a little bit. - Nick Nolte, nominated for Warrior

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I can’t tell you the reward it is. Both films were difficult to get made. Moneyball died two times and had no lifeline and we pulled it back,” he said. “Tree of Life, we thought we were dead and gone and to see it still have a dog in the hunt is great. - Brad Pitt on nominations for Moneyball and Tree of Life

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I don’t think it’s sunk in yet. I’m so excited. It feels great to be recognized. We worked so hard on the film. It’s so amazing to have my name on a list with these other women. I feel very humbled by it. I just feel honored. - nominee Rooney Mara, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

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I think for me, I feel like this is the first time this has ever happened. Because it was such a long journey (and) to be recognized for it, it really does feel like the first time. I feel such a sense of celebration. I feel like we represent this amazing team that enabled us to pull it off. When I sit back and let myself think about the fact that we didn’t give up and we kept at it and we made this movie and here we are with three Oscar nominations, it’s amazing. - Glenn Close, nominated for Albert Nobbs

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It’s a very exciting morning for us. We never get nominated and we never win when we do. - producer Letty Aronson on the nomination for Midnight in Paris

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I’m in Warsaw and when the news came it was amazing, I’m a celebrity now, like I’m the soccer team representing Poland in the World Cup. - Agnieszka Holland, nominated for In Darkness

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I’m in good company. Most of the time you’re only as good as your company. I’ve held Meryl Streep in high regard. She’s one of my heroes. She inspired me to act.  To be alongside of her — the thing you realize as an actor is that you have to dream that you want to act. You don’t know where it’s going to carry you. As long as you work in regional theater, you’ll be OK. The fact that it’s led me here is wonderful. - Viola Davis on her nomination for The Help

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I’m literally arriving in my own home with my darling wife. The first thing she did when we got to the airport was buy a very nice bottle of Champagne. We’ll be having a very nice glass of Champagne in the near future. We’re going to toast Michelle and Harvey Weinstein and Gary Oldman and Janet McTeer. It makes me want to give everyone a hug. – Kenneth Branagh on his nomination for My Week with Marilyn

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Everybody got a nomination but especially the film. I’m very proud of that. It’s so unbelievable. I feel so lucky. This is a French movie. It was so hard to make. I just want to say thank you. I feel very happy because of my family and to go so far, you can’t go further than getting an Oscar nomination. - Berenice Bejo, for The Artist

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It’s just another day. We celebrate every day all the time. Awards or no awards, life is a celebration. - Christopher Plummer, nominated for Beginners, who’s done this before.

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I’ve broken my record (of no Oscar nominations) now. I was holding that record, but no more, and really it’s thrilling, I must say. Now I know what all those other nominees felt like. Completely in shock.” - Gary Oldman, nominated for Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy

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“And to the Academy: “You don’t like me. You really don’t like me.” – tweeted Albert Brooks on his non-nomination

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I came out in comedies when I was first introduced to people, and very few people, like Tom Hanks and Robin Williams, have been able to transition. To have this kind of recognition -– it means I should do more dramas. I don’t know if there could be a bigger sign.  - Jonah Hill, nominated for Moneyball

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I am so grateful to be acknowledged by the Academy for my work, which was made possible by the support of our director Simon Curtis and the camaraderie of a terrific ensemble of actors – a special congratulations to Kenneth Branagh – and the fearless Harvey Weinstein. This role has been the challenge and privilege of a lifetime. I would like to think that the recognition our film has received by the Academy is a testament to Marilyn’s legacy. – Michelle Williams, nominated for My Week with Marilyn

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I was actually working on a ‘Skyfall’ scene that films in London tomorrow, so had to run from my computer to watch the nominations and then right back to 007. I’m enormously honored to have heard my name read alongside those other talented writers. It’s a head-spinning company. ‘Hugo’ has been one of the great joys of my writing life and I’m beyond proud the movie has been so recognized. - John Logan, nominated for his Hugo screenplay

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It’s an honor to be nominated a second time, it is a personal accomplishment and triumph for women and women of color. I’m so glad the film has been recognized, it was a labor of love from the moment it was conceived and it is rewarding to see the impact it is having. - Viola Davis, nominated for The Help

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What a great morning! I’m completely thrilled for all of our colleagues on ‘Extremely Loud,’ ‘Moneyball,’ and ‘The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo.’  This recognition of our work is extraordinarily rewarding for all of us. - Scott Rudin, producer of two Best Picture nominees

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I’m overwhelmed for having my name among those incredible actors. This could have never happened if Chris Weitz had not been the head of this film. He is my brother and I thank him deeply. Hopefully more and more people will jump into iTunes and Netflix to see our film. That will be the biggest reward we could get. I dedicate this nomination to those eleven million human beings who make our lives easier and better in the US. – Demian Bichir, Best Actor nominee for A Better Life

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This is an extraordinary honor. I am dizzy with joy… and caffeine. Considering both films, Moneyball and The Tree of Life, nearly didn’t make it to the screen, this is especially sweet. And I’d like to thank all the artisans and craftsmen who gave their best to each film. I am especially over the moon for Jonah (and the other Moneyballers acknowledged today), Terry Malick and the tribute this is to Billy Beane and the Oakland A’s organization. My congratulations to all the nominees…pancakes for everyone. - Brad Pitt, nominated for Moneyball 

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I was in a car being driven by a friend in a traffic jam on a rainy London afternoon, David [Davenport], my [costume] supervisor, sent me a message saying, ‘You better start looking for a dress!’ - Sandy Powell, nominated for Hugo

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It’s fantastic to be nominated for Best Documentary for the second time after “Buena Vista Social Club”, especially as it is the first time for a 3D film to be given that honor. All the dancers and collaborators of the Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch, together with the crew and the production company Neue Road Movies, are extremely honored. With our journey into the magical kingdom of the great German choreographer Pina Bausch we wanted to raise a monument to this pioneer of modern dance. The worldwide success of PINA and now this Oscar nomination are fantastic rewards and recognition of our common work. - Wim Wenders, on his nomination for Pina.

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I am deeply honored to have been nominated by the Academy for my work on Hugo. Every picture is a challenge, and this one – where I was working with 3D, HD and Sacha Baron Cohen for the first time – was no exception. It’s a wonderful feeling to know that you’ve been recognized by the people in your industry. I congratulate my fellow nominees. It’s an impressive list, and I’m in excellent company. -  Martin Scorsese, Producer/Director of Hugo

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I’m deeply honored that the Academy recognized Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close as well as Max von Sydow. The entire team behind our film felt the enormous responsibility in taking on this project, and it is deeply humbling to have the Academy recognize it in this way. - Stephen Daldry, director of Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close

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 It’s always a thrill to work with Marty and Thelma and collaborating with them was a labor of love.  It was inspiring to compose within the world of Hugo.  It’s a great honor to be nominated by the Academy.  -    Howard Shore, Composter for Hugo

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It is an incredible honor to be nominated this morning.  We set out to do something different with RANGO, and this distinction is a testament to everyone who tirelessly dedicated themselves to creating our neurotic lizard.  Rango was looking for an audience who shared his love of cinema and I’m humbled that he found one.  It has been a remarkable journey, and one that I am grateful to share with our entire creative team, Paramount, and all of the virtuosos at Industrial, Light and Magic.  -  Gore Verbinski, Producer/Director of Rango

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Today’s nomination is a huge boost of encouragement for the hundreds of dedicated cast and crew that have created such a beautiful film.  I am deeply proud of what we have achieved together and honored by the Academy with this recognition.  -    Jennifer Yuh Nelson, Director of Kung Fu Panda 2  

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I woke up to a text and thought, ‘Am I still dreaming?’ What an absolute honor to be nominated. Thank you to the Academy on behalf of the entire cast, crew, our swashbuckling cat and his boots! This is beyond a thrill…and I’m pretty sure I’m awake. - Chris Miller, Director of Puss in Boots

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We are thrilled for the nominations ‘War Horse’ has received ad and most of all thankful to have been working under the leadership of Steven Spielberg whose moral clarity, vision and sensitive handling of the Great War might serve in some small way to raise awareness of war’s pointlessness. - Kathleen Kennedy, producer of Best Picture nominee War Horse

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I’m stunned and thrilled to hear about the nomination. I wish more than anything in the world that my wife Bridget O’Connor – who did the lion’s share of the adaptation – could be here to enjoy this moment. She would be so happy and so proud. I’m going to go and meet my daughter now and tell her how clever her mother was! - Peter Straughan, screenwriter, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy