Oscars 2023: Jamie Lee Curtis, Austin Butler and More React to Nominations

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Oscars 2023: Jamie Lee Curtis, Austin Butler and More React to Nominations

They're officially Oscar hopefuls. The 95th annual Academy Awards nominations are here, and these stars are feeling thankful for the recognition. Allison Williams (Megan) and Riz Ahmed (Sound of Metal) revealed the Oscar nominees via livestream on Tuesday, January 24, revealing that the casts of Everything Everywhere All at Once (which has 11 nods), Banshees of Inisherin (nine nominations), The Fabelmans (seven noms) and more have plenty to celebrate. Several first-timers joined the pool of Oscar nominees. Rihanna scored her first nomination in the Best Original Song category for “Lift Me Up” from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, which she cowrote with Tems, Ludwig Göransson and Ryan Coogler. The Whale's Brendan Fraser is up for Best Actor as is Paul Mescal for his work in Aftersun and Austin Butler for his role in Elvis. Jamie Lee Curtis expressed her shock after learning she received her first nod for her role in Everything Everywhere All At Once. "THIS IS WHAT SURPRISE LOOKS LIKE!" the Halloween star, 64, captioned an Instagram photo of her reaction. "One of my oldest besties @debopp texted me at 5:15 that she was sitting in front of my house and did I want company watching the announcements. ... We held hands. I didn't even realize she took pictures. The first is the moment of hearing my name, and then the thrill of my friend, Stephanie's @stephaniehsuofficial name, and the rest of the nominations and then the best thing of all, a loving embrace for my husband. No filters. No fakery. Just the truth of a moment of joy Captured by a friend. Hey @everythingeverywheremovie we went to 11!" [sendtonews type="float" key="QtW7LYl660-2828768-14453"] All the nominees will get a chance to see their respective awards announced during the official ceremony this year. The Academy was the subject of criticism in 2022 when it chose to announce eight categories — Original Score, Makeup and Hairstyling, Documentary Short, Film Editing, Production Design, Animated Short, Live-Action Short and Sound — during the red carpet, broadcasting the pre-taped acceptances in brief clips during the main show. The Oscars will reverse course this year, Bill Kramer, CEO of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, told Variety. “I can confirm that all categories will be included in the live telecast," he said in November 2022. "We are committed to having a show that celebrates the artisans, the arts and sciences and the collaborative nature of moviemaking. This is very much what the mission of the Academy is, and I am very hopeful that we can do a show that celebrates all components of moviemaking in an entertaining and engaging way." The 2023 Oscars will be held on Sunday, March 12, at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood in Los Angeles. The ceremony, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, will be broadcast live on ABC and in more than 200 territories worldwide. Scroll down to see reactions from the 2023 Oscar nominees:

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Oscars 2023: Jamie Lee Curtis, Austin Butler and More React to Nominations

They're officially Oscar hopefuls. The 95th annual Academy Awards nominations are here, and these stars are feeling thankful for the recognition. Allison Williams (Megan) and Riz Ahmed (Sound of Metal) revealed the Oscar nominees via livestream on Tuesday, January 24, revealing that the casts of Everything Everywhere All at Once (which has 11 nods), Banshees of Inisherin (nine nominations), The Fabelmans (seven noms) and more have plenty to celebrate. Several first-timers joined the pool of Oscar nominees. Rihanna scored her first nomination in the Best Original Song category for “Lift Me Up” from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, which she cowrote with Tems, Ludwig Göransson and Ryan Coogler. The Whale's Brendan Fraser is up for Best Actor as is Paul Mescal for his work in Aftersun and Austin Butler for his role in Elvis. Jamie Lee Curtis expressed her shock after learning she received her first nod for her role in Everything Everywhere All At Once. "THIS IS WHAT SURPRISE LOOKS LIKE!" the Halloween star, 64, captioned an Instagram photo of her reaction. "One of my oldest besties @debopp texted me at 5:15 that she was sitting in front of my house and did I want company watching the announcements. ... We held hands. I didn't even realize she took pictures. The first is the moment of hearing my name, and then the thrill of my friend, Stephanie's @stephaniehsuofficial name, and the rest of the nominations and then the best thing of all, a loving embrace for my husband. No filters. No fakery. Just the truth of a moment of joy Captured by a friend. Hey @everythingeverywheremovie we went to 11!" [sendtonews type="float" key="QtW7LYl660-2828768-14453"] All the nominees will get a chance to see their respective awards announced during the official ceremony this year. The Academy was the subject of criticism in 2022 when it chose to announce eight categories — Original Score, Makeup and Hairstyling, Documentary Short, Film Editing, Production Design, Animated Short, Live-Action Short and Sound — during the red carpet, broadcasting the pre-taped acceptances in brief clips during the main show. The Oscars will reverse course this year, Bill Kramer, CEO of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, told Variety. “I can confirm that all categories will be included in the live telecast," he said in November 2022. "We are committed to having a show that celebrates the artisans, the arts and sciences and the collaborative nature of moviemaking. This is very much what the mission of the Academy is, and I am very hopeful that we can do a show that celebrates all components of moviemaking in an entertaining and engaging way." The 2023 Oscars will be held on Sunday, March 12, at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood in Los Angeles. The ceremony, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, will be broadcast live on ABC and in more than 200 territories worldwide. Scroll down to see reactions from the 2023 Oscar nominees:

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Jamie Lee Curtis

"THIS IS WHAT SURPRISE LOOKS LIKE!" the Best Supporting Actress nominee wrote via Instagram. "One of my oldest besties @debopp texted me at 5:15 that she was sitting in front of my house and did I want company watching the announcements. Debbie Oppenheimer has won an Oscar for the beautiful documentary she made about her mother's story as one of the kindertransport in the Oscar-winning documentary. Into The Arms Of Strangers : Stories of the Kindertransport. There she was in the pitch black, freezing, cold in a parka. She came in and sat with me as I had sat with her the day she was heading toward the Oscar ceremony, the year she won. We held hands. I didn't even realize she took pictures. The first is the moment of hearing my name, and then the thrill of my friend, Stephanie's @stephaniehsuofficial name, and the rest of the nominations and then the best thing of all, a loving embrace for my husband. No filters. No fakery. Just the truth of a moment of joy Captured by a friend. Hey @everythingeverywheremovie we went to 11!"

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Austin Butler

"It's sort of a bittersweet moment right now because I think of how much I wish [Lisa Marie Presley] was here right now to get to celebrate with me. It's the same thing I feel with Elvis; I wish that they could see these moments, you know? It's just sort of strange to celebrate at a time of such deep grief. But I sort of think of it as a way to honor her. This is for her," the Best Actor nominee said on Today.

The Elvis star added: "Being recognized just feels very surreal and amazing."

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Paul Mescal

"This is truly a special moment for everyone involved in Aftersun," the Best Actor nominee said. "To be recognised by the Academy is such an insane honour and I'm so utterly grateful. I want to dedicate this nomination to my two friends Charlotte and Frankie who I love dearly! This is bananas, thank you!"

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Hong Chau

"l am overjoyed by this morning’s news. Being a part of this film was an unforgettable experience, and I share this nomination with the creative and talented people alongside whom I worked on this project," the Best Actress in a Supporting Role nominee said. "And a big congrats to Brendan, my co-star and dear friend, as well as our amazing hair and makeup team on their nominations this morning. Thank you so much to the Academy for this recognition and a special thank you to Darren, A24, and the entire cast and crew of The Whale."

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Rian Johnson

“I’m incredibly grateful to my fellow writers in the Academy, and so proud to be included in such a stellar group of nominees," the Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery writer/director, who is nominated for Best Adapted Screenplay, said on Tuesday.

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Colin Farrell

“Just so grateful to the Academy for all the love it’s shared with the Banshees cast and crew," the Best Actor nominee said. "Also, beyond honored to be lumped together with my fellow nominees. A heartfelt congratulations to all the lads!”

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Brendan Gleeson

“What an amazing wake-up call! I’m so proud and grateful to be part of The Banshees of Inisherin on a personal and professional level," he said after his nomination for Best Actor in a Supporting Role. "I’m absolutely thrilled for the whole brilliant cast and everyone at home. What a day for the Irish film industry on a world stage! Feels like a huge family outing on the cards! Thank you, Academy. Thank you, Martin [McDonagh]! Thank you all!”

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Jerry Bruckheimer on Behalf of Tom Cruise

“On behalf of Tom, all the filmmakers, cast, Paramount and everyone who worked on Top Gun: Maverick, we are so honored by this recognition from the Academy," the producer said after the movie's Best Picture nod. "This being my first ever Oscar nomination makes it that much more special. Congratulations to all the nominees. We look forward to celebrating with you.”

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Guillermo del Toro and Mark Gustafson

“We are so grateful to the Academy and honored that the medium of animation is accepted for the art form that it truly is," the co-directors said amid their nomination for Best Animated Feature. "We made this film to reaffirm what it means to be human and to share a fable about life, love and loss. We thank all of our collaborators, our amazing cast and dedicated family of crew & animators who have painstakingly given their all throughout the many years it took to bring our Pinocchio to life.”

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Michelle Yeoh

"I am overwhelmed and overjoyed with happiness!" the Best Actress nominee said. "Every single person who worked on this film poured their heart and soul into it, and we are all so grateful to the Academy for recognizing so many from our EEAAO family. Playing Evelyn Wang has been one of the great privileges of my 40 year career. It is truly the role of a lifetime. Thank you to Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert for seeing me and for this opportunity, I will forever cherish this moment."