Oscars 2022 contenders react to nominations, surprises, snubs
nypost.com2022 Oscar nominees were announced in the wee hours of Tuesday morning and A-listers are waking up to either good news — or a slap in the face.It wasn’t the first Oscar nod for Nicole Kidman, who divided critics over her portrayal of Lucille Ball in “Being the Ricardos,” but the 54-year-old said her nomination for Best Actress was “more intense” and “more appreciated.”“I think because of what it entailed and playing both roles and trying to play Lucy Ricardo and Lucille Ball, and just the magnitude of it,” Kidman told The Hollywood Reporter. “It felt like a massive undertaking, but it’s also just joy as well.
I think everyone goes, ‘Oh, well, you just sort of pick and choose.’ No, it’s very much about a director choosing you to play a role. … I am so fortunate to have this role.”Kidman, who won a 2003 Oscar for “The Hours,” admitted earlier in her press tour for the Amazon film that she was hesitant to take on the meaty role of America’s funny, beloved sitcom redhead due to backlash.But the honor to be acknowledged by the Academy on Tuesday is something she will remember, noting she was having breakfast with her family in Nashville and getting her children ready for school.“It’ll be something I will never forget,” Kidman told THR.While she has yet to address the snub, Lady Gaga’s fans have taken to Twitter to call out her shocking omission in the Best Actress category, especially since she got nominations for a BAFTA, Critics’ Choice Award, Golden Globe Award and Screen Actors Guild Award for “House of Gucci.” “Patrizia Gucci truly did curse Lady Gaga,” one joked.Lady Gaga was the only person to get all 4 precursor nominations but not the Oscar pic.twitter.com/2rSamdSFfZIn what will be a memorable moment in her career.
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