Variety as she recounted her joyous reaction before hopping on a private plane chartered by none other than Oprah Winfrey. “I would tell young Fantasia, ‘You did it.
Job well done.’ I don’t want to cry no more,” she said, choking up. It’s all smiles in Hollywood — and New York, France, and every other place the wide-ranging nominees are based — as actors, directors, writers and producers celebrate their achievements in film and television.
Artists are also taking time to reflect on the state of the business, as Monday’s announcements marked the first major award nominations since the Emmys in July, which took place the day before SAG-AFTRA went on strike.
Read Variety’s reaction interviews with nominees across several categories below. Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy (“The Color Purple”) How are you feeling this morning? Can you hear my voice?
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