Kristen Stewart, who reached global fame with the $3.35 billion grossing franchise Twilight, has landed her first Best Actress Oscar nomination for her portrayal as Princess Diana in Pablo Larrain’s Spencer.
Oscar buzz for Stewart’s sublime turn as the late British royal was immediate after Spencer‘s world premiere at the Venice Film Festival.
To date, Stewart has racked up noms from the Critics Choice Awards for the role in the Best Actress category, and the Golden Globes in the Best Actress Drama nom slot.
However, Stewart was snubbed by the BAFTAs and the SAGs.Spencer follows Diana during a Royal Christmas at Sandringham as she struggles with the “house rules” during the breakdown of her marriage to Prince Charles.
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