Kristen Stewart is an Academy Award nominee! On Tuesday, the 31-year-old actress earned her first-ever Oscar nomination for her portrayal of Princess Diana in .Stewart, who was snubbed for a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination last month, will face off against Jessica Chastain (), Olivia Colman (), Penelope Cruz () and Nicole Kidman () in the Actress in a Leading Role category at the 94th Academy Awards.«WOW I wish Pablo and I were in the same country today,» Stewart told ET in a statement, referencing director Pablo Larraín. «I wish I could see his face.»«I am speechless and humbled this morning.
I am bowled over by this. I never thought in a thousand years I’d be in the company of these four incredible women,» Stewart added. «I would pay to make movies.
I would make them if it was illegal. This is dream state, to share on this level.»The actress concluded, «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.»When ET spoke with Stewart, who lost the Golden Globe award to Kidman in January, she opened up about the awards buzz surrounding .«It's the coolest thing ever.
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