Stars React to Oscar Nominations

How do you spell relief? Landing an Oscar nomination after award show buzz! Whether you’ve been nominated 17 times like Meryl Streep -- or just this once -- it’s a thrill that requires an enthusiastic response tempered with humor and humility. And, remember, it’s an honor just to be nominated. --Thelma Adams

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Brad Pitt shared his enthusiasm for “Moneyball” and “Tree of Life” nominations. “We’re ecstatic over here,” he said. “It means so much considering [‘Moneyball’] was just dead on the rocks two years ago. It took a lot of people to get it to the screen. It’s a great honor. I’m really happy.” The nomination of his co-star, Jonah Hill, was also celebrated. “I’m so happy for Jonah Hill. I can’t tell you. I’m doubly happy that ‘Tree of Life’ made it in... more
Brad Pitt shared his enthusiasm for “Moneyball” and “Tree of Life” nominations. “We’re ecstatic over here,” he said. “It means so much considering [‘Moneyball’] was just dead on the rocks two years ago. It took a lot of people to get it to the screen. It’s a great honor. I’m really happy.” The nomination of his co-star, Jonah Hill, was also celebrated. “I’m so happy for Jonah Hill. I can’t tell you. I’m doubly happy that ‘Tree of Life’ made it in there. We thought we were all but forgotten; just excited for [director and nominee] Terry Malick.”

“I’m just so happy that both these films have been recognized,” said Pitt. “‘Tree of Life’ was just as difficult to get made and it’s gonna be pancakes for everyone this morning.” less