Hollywood’s Biggest React to Golden Globe Nominations
December 12th, 2008
Hollywood’s biggest stars have reacted to their Golden Globe nominations, with many releasing statements giving thanks to the Hollywood Foreign Press for recognizing their work. Read some of their comments after the jump.
Brad Pitt, who scored a Best Performance By An Actor In A Motion Picture nomination for ‘The Curious Case of Benjamin Button’, said, “I am pleased to be nominated for this award and would like to also congratulate David [Fincher}, Eric {Roth] and Alexandre [Desplat] on their nominations. We’re all very proud of the film and thankful to the Hollywood Foreign Press for recognizing our work.”
His partner, Angelina Jolie, scored a nomination for Best Actress for ‘Changling’ saying, “I am honored to be nominated by the Hollywood Foreign Press in a category with so many extraordinary women. What an amazing experience, having the opportunity to work with Clint Eastwood on a film I care so deeply about.”
Leonardo DiCaprio’s new film, ‘Revolutionary Road’, received four nominations including one for Best Actor.
“I want to sincerely thank the Hollywood Foreign Press for the nomination and for their recognition of ‘Revolutionary Road’,” DiCaprio said. “Congratulations to Kate Winslet and Sam Mendes on their nominations, as well as the entire cast and crew, who put their heart and soul into this film. They all deserve an equal amount of recognition for its success. Richard Yates is the real star of ‘Revolutionary Road.’ For far too long, his writing didn’t receive the credit it deserves. I hope that the film goes a long way towards fixing that mistake.”
‘House’ star Hugh Laurie expressed his gratitude saying, “I am thrilled. Nine feet tall and thrilled.”
The family of the late Aussie actor Heath Ledger released a statement following his nomination for Best Supporting role for his portrayal of The Joker in ‘The Dark Knight’.
“This nomination is deeply appreciated and is not lost on those of us who continue to love and miss him,” Ledger’s father Kim said. “We are so proud our boy’s work is being recognized in this way.”
