Normally the press release soundbytes involving celebrities being thankful for their nominations are as dull and even more flavorless as an trophy winner reading names from a piece of paper in monotone. It's usually along the lines of "this film is special to us and I am so genuinely grateful. Thank you" So it's worth noting any reactions that display even a little bit of personality or say something more specific. Here are our favorites this year after the jump...
Jennifer Jason Leigh on her Globe nomination
Getting an acting nomination for my role as Daisy in The Hateful Eight is a testament to the great Quentin Tarantino and would not have been possible without the cast (especially the one I was handcuffed to, Kurt Russell)
Carter Burwell nominated for the Original Score of Carol
I’m grateful the HFPA chose to recognize Carol in so many categories, including music. In making Carol, a large number of artists worked with self-effacing restraint, and yet I believe created a film that’s grand and stirring. Thank you for acknowledging that work. It means a lot.
Paul Feig on the Best Picture nomination for Spy
“I can’t thank the HFPA enough for recognizing funny movies... We’d also like to request four extra bottles of wine at our table that night. Woo hoo!!!”
Jamie Lee Curtis, a surprise nominee for Scream Queens
As I am recovering from foot surgery, you could call this morning the agony and the ecstasy. Thrilled to represent for the crew, the #SQsquad of talented youngins and our writers Ryan, Brad and Ian. This has been a wonderful creative year and this a nice way to keep it going!”
Saoirse Ronan on how she got the news [src]
It was the afternoon in Dublin and I was getting my nails done—and I was getting them painted a gold color. I've never had gold polish before. And then my phone kept ringing. I finally answered it and it was my publicist but I said I couldn't talk because I was getting a manicure. But then he told me. Everyone in the nail salon cheered and we had champagne.
Amy Schumer
Thank you so much HFP and congrats to my sistas! @brielarson and what's her face pic.twitter.com/4s2gD27m08
— Amy Schumer (@amyschumer) December 10, 2015
Helen Mirren on the generosity of her multiple SAG nominations
Thank you fellow rogues and vagabonds. Once is an honour, twice is surprising, three times is a miracle. I know they are called the SAG awards but I feel very perky today.”
Bryan Cranston on more Trumbo honors...
A SAG nomination for Helen Mirren, myself, and the cast of Trumbo has me so joyous -I'm beside myself. pic.twitter.com/n2rkanByfb
— Bryan Cranston (@BryanCranston) December 9, 2015
Daniel Pemberton Globe nominated for the Original Score of Steve Jobs
"Wow! I just got nominated for a Golden Globe - that is proper bonkers! I wanted to 'Think Different' in how I approached this score and working with a cinematic visionary like Danny Boyle meant I could. Since STEVE JOBS was brilliantly written by Aaron Sorkin in three acts I took three different musical approaches, so Danny got three scores for the price of one - Bargain of the year!
Sarah Silverman tweeting about her surprise Best Actress SAG Nomination
HORRIFIED to be in a category w these hacks. Still, thank you SAG Awards. Thank you x 1000000. https://t.co/ETqt6aaOmB
— Sarah Silverman (@SarahKSilverman) December 10, 2015