Rami Malek, Emma Stone, And More Stars React To Their Oscar Nominations

Soon after per year of movie-watching, months of speculating, and weeks of hyping, the 2019 Academy Award nominations are finally here, and so they brought good news for Lady Gaga and Black Panther fans!


A Star Is Born is listed among the most-nominated features with eight nods, just falling short of the 10 Netflix's Roma and Emma Stone-starrer The Favourite both obtained. Of these eight, Gaga herself can claim two: Best Actress and Best Original Song.


Meanwhile, Black Panther snagged a history-making Best Picture nomination, making it the initial superhero movie to land in the category, along with recognition in six other categories, including Best Original Song for first-time nominee Kendrick Lamar. And speaking of Academy Awards first-timers, fresh off his Golden Globe win, Rami Malek scored his first Oscar nomination for his portrayal of Freddie Mercury in the Queen biopic, Bohemian Rhapsody.


That's all to mention — it was a pretty big day for a lot of our faves. Here's how all of the stars are reacting to the news.


From Best Picture Nominee, A Star Is Born


Bradley Cooper, nominated for Best Actor and Best Adapted Screenplay


each person who worked on this film truly risked putting themselves out there — in the aim that in doing so people will connect and feel something deep and personalized — the way films have made me feel since I was a kid. Any time Whenever I got this possibility I knew I had to risk it all because I could do not get another chance, so to be here today in a place where people who have seen the film are talking about how it makes them feel something deep — that simple human thing, that we need each other — and for the Academy to recognize that this morning, I just am so grateful."


Mark Ronson, nominated for Best Original Song


“Such a honour to be nominated for a Oscar, plus it makes it even more special to be nominated as piece of this incredible film where the music is so powerful and emotional. Bradley Cooper got right what is nearly impossible in film, to show indoor in the creative process and make it feel truthful and believable. And Lady Gaga’s empowers that vision in the most cute and compelling way.”


From Best Picture Nominee, Bohemian Rhapsody


Rami Malek, nominated for Best Actor


“It’s just something you never expect to happen,” he told Entertainment Weekly. “It’s like a distant dream that actors have and hope for to some degree. Nevertheless it’s never really felt in the realm of opportunities — it’s a pretty joyous occasion to mention the least. I’m routinely so thankful that I get to be a working actor. The percentage of people who get to do this is so small that getting accolades like this feels so distant habitually, whether you’ve procured awards in the past or not. However I think perhaps immediately after getting the Globe, it seemed more attainable — however there’s something about hearing the words that you’re a Oscar nominated actor that are still going to be incredibly shocking. It’s a profoundly humbling moment for me.”


From Best Picture Nominee, Black Panther


Lupita Nyong'o


Letitia Wright


From Best Picture Nominee, BlacKkKlansman


Producers Sean McKittrick, Jason Blum, Raymond Mansfield, and Jordan Peele


“We are honored by the Academy’s recognition for BlacKkKlansman and the work Spike, Adam Driver, Terence Blanchard, Barry Alexander Brown and our entire cast and crew gave in bringing Ron Stallworth’s life to screen. More than 40 years later, this story of courage in the face of hatred is sadly still relevant today. Because of this, we knew from the very starting that there was only one individual who could helm this film: Spike Lee. It’s hard to believe this is the opening time Spike’s perfect work has been nominated for directing and best picture, although at this moment in our history, it seems fitting the spotlight is on Spike Lee.”


Spike Lee, nominated for Best Director


"It's not something I've done in a long time. It was new," he told The Hollywood Reporter of waking up early to watch the nominations with his partner and kids. "We were all in the bed with each other and we were jumping up and down. It was a good day and my phone is blowing up ... Today is filled with love, nevertheless at the same time, I was watching the news before it came on and I can't think about the 800,000 Residents of the United States who are right now living in a desperate time, and I think this film deals directly with that and all of the other crazy shit that's happened in this nation since Agent Orange [President Donald Trump] got to the White House."


From Best Picture Nominee, The Favourite


Emma Stone, nominated for Best Actress in a Supporting Role


“Working on The Favourite alongside my perfect companions Olivia Colman, Rachel Weisz and the full cast was nothing short of incredible. I was grateful each day and am honored by this nomination. Yorgos congregated a palace for us all to play in. I am forever indebted to him and the entire team that brought this insane vision to life. Thank you to Fox Searchlight for their invaluable support and thank you to the Academy for recognizing our work.”


Rachel Weisz, nominated for Best Actress in a Supporting Role


“Thank you to The Academy for recognizing The Favourite in so several categories. I’m immensely delighted to be segment of it and to be nominated in the corporation of such talented girls. Congratulations to my incredible fellow actors Emma and Olivia, our perfect director Yorgos, and to each person who participated in the making of this extraordinary film. Thank you to Fox Searchlight for their unwavering support and for having the guts to prepare a film with three detailed female protagonists.”


Yorgos Lanthimos, nominated for Best Director


“I would like to thank The Academy for honoring The Favourite so generously today. Having felt a little bit like an outsider looking in, I am truly humbled about this morning’s nominations. They're a meaningful tribute to every person involved in the making of The Favourite — my talented collaborators and sublime cast, led by Olivia Colman, Rachel Weisz and Emma Stone.”


From Best Picture Nominee, Vice


Adam McKay, nominated for Best Director and Best Original Screenplay


“My trustworthy thanks to the Academy for recognizing our incredible cast and crew, who worked so tirelessly on this movie that spans five decades. I’m just thrilled, flabbergasted and excited!”


Amy Adams, nominated for Best Actress in a Supporting Role


“Thank you so much to the Academy for this recognition. It is a honor to be nominated for a film that I loved making. I am grateful to Adam for writing such prosperous material and for creating such a spectacular work setting. I also hope to congratulate the other nominees, my cast members, the crew and each person who worked so hard on this film!”


Sam Rockwell, nominated for Best Actor in a Supporting Role


“Hot damn! I am so truly honored to be recognized by the Academy again this year. Vice is such a special and critical film to be a segment of and I’m thrilled for Adam, Christian, Amy and Hank, along with all the cast and crew.”


From Best Picture and Best Foreign Language Film Nominee, Roma


Alfonso Cuarón, nominated for Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Cinematography


“Thank you to the Academy for recognizing Roma across these categories. Human experience is one in the same, and it’s so gratifying that a black and white film about life in Mexico is being celebrated around the world. We are living an excellent moment in cinema where diversity is embraced by crowds. This sort of visibility pushes our industry forward and creates more possibility for new voices and perspectives to emerge. It is a testament of how late we’re arriving to this moment, in which stories of the invisible among us — the domestic workers and indigenous girls — are put at the center of our narratives. I share this with my cast, crew, producers, and most importantly, with my family member and Mexico.”


From Best Animated Feature Film Nominee, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse


Producers Chris Miller and Phil Lord


“This is an impressive honor. We’re grateful to the Academy for recognizing the work of more than 800 artists and filmmakers who came with each other to tell the extraordinary story of Miles Morales in a groundbreaking way. In the last few months we’ve heard multiple stories about parents whose children looked up at them while watching the film and mentioned 'he looks like me,' or 'they speak Spanish like us,' or 'I aspire to grow up and be like her.' It’s such an eas concept however that is the reason so several people worked so hard – to prepare a movie that was worthy of Miles and makes each person feel powerful and seen. Right now more than ever, the world needs everyday superheroes and we are counting on everyone.”


Directors Bob Persichetti, Peter Ramsey, and Rodney Rothman


“Although we flew under the radar for years, we habitually felt that Into the Spider-Verse would be something special. We never dreamed, though, that it would have the effect it has had on the diverse, enthusiastic audience it has attracted. While making our movie we attempted to push through every boundary we might that dictates what a popular movie can look like — all in the service of a story about finding typical ground between different people from different worlds. To be nominated for a Academy Award is an enormous honor, and means our movie will continue to reach more people around the world and inspire work that pushes far behind us. We thank the Academy, our talented colleagues, and the vocal, dedicated crowds who advocated for us and carried us here.”