Kristen Stewart as Princess Diana inSpencer(2021).Photo: Shoebox Films
Kristen Stewartis celebrating a major milestone in her career.
The 31-year-old actress isnominated for Best Actressat the upcoming 2022Academy Awardsfor her role asPrincess DianainSpencer, marking her first-ever Oscar nod.
Stewart toldEntertainment Tonightin a statement that she is “speechless and humbled” at the recognition from the Academy, as well as “bowled over.”
“I never thought in a thousand years I’d be in the company of these four incredible women,” she added of her fellow nominees:Jessica Chastain(The Eyes of Tammy Faye),Olivia Colman(The Lost Daughter),Penélope Cruz(Parallel Mothers) andNicole Kidman(Being the Ricardos).
“I would pay to make movies. I would make them if it was illegal. This is dream state, to share on this level,” Stewart continued.
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Kristen Stewart as Princess Diana inSpencer(2021).NEON
She concluded her statement, “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.”
The actress previously received nods for her role from theCritics Choice Awardsin the best actress category and the Golden Globes in the best actress — motion picture drama slot.
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source: people.com
