Elle Fanning has expressed heartfelt excitement after receiving her first Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress for the film Sentimental Value. The announcement came on January 22, 2024, during the release of nominations for the 98th Academy Awards, highlighting Fanning’s remarkable work in the acclaimed drama.
Real-Time Joy Captured After Oscar Nomination News
Upon learning she was nominated, Fanning shared an emotional moment on Instagram that revealed her genuine surprise and gratitude. She posted a screenshot of a FaceTime call with director Joachim Trier and his wife, capturing tears and visible joy. The actress, visibly overwhelmed, shared her feelings candidly in the caption.
IS THIS REAL!?!?!?! IS THIS A DREAM!?!?!?! I can’t catch my breath. I am in absolute shock,
Fanning wrote.
What an honor to have my first Academy Award nomination be for a film that acknowledges the power of moviemaking and family! My Mom, Grandma, Sister, and Aunt were here with me this morning to scream and hug and cry. Thank you thank you thank you. To be amongst the beautiful women in this category is truly overwhelming. I was equally overjoyed to see our entire
“Sentimental Value
family recognized!!!!!! The gorgeous Stellan, Inga, and Renate, I will forever be in awe of you!!!!! Joachim Trier, Eskil Vogt, our editor Olivier Bugge Coutté, Maria, Andrea, Lars, our Neon team, EVERYONE INVOLVED – cheers to you all! Or as you say in Norway, Skål!!!!!!!! I am filled with so much love. The whole house got nominated!!! 🥂🏡”
About Sentimental Value and Its Recognition
Sentimental Value follows the story of a woman who must reunite with her estranged father, a renowned director, after the death of her mother. The film stars several first-time Oscar nominees alongside Fanning, including Renate Reinsve, Stellan Skarsgård, and Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas. It received seven Academy Award nominations overall, including a nod for Best Picture, reflecting its critical acclaim.
Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas also responded to her nomination with heartfelt emotion, expressing gratitude toward her loved ones.
I can’t believe this has happened,
Lilleaas shared.
This nomination means the world to me, and I have to thank my family for being so supportive and loving and patient, especially my husband and son, who I love more than life itself – thank you thank you thank you!
Elle Fanning Reflects on Her Role in the Film and the Acting Experience
During a conversation with PEOPLE at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2023, Fanning commented on the layered experience of playing Rachel Kemp, an actress seeking recognition for her craft. This character was a first in Fanning’s career, bringing a meta dimension to her performance.
I mean, it was very meta, this whole experience,
Fanning remarked. She further explained how the director Joachim Trier’s openness allowed the cast to infuse their personal stories into the film.
There were a lot of things that I could relate to in the character,
she said.
What’s beautiful about Joachim and this film in particular [is] it’s very personal to him and he allows his cast to add their personal experiences as well, and he’s extremely open to that. I think you can feel that in the heartbeat of the movie.
She noted the parallels and differences between herself and Rachel Kemp, describing the role as a cathartic opportunity to explore professional challenges she has also faced.
Rachel’s different from me in some ways, but there are also challenges she faces that I’ve felt before in my career, and it was very cathartic actually getting to play her.
Oscar Ceremony Details and Upcoming Celebrations
The 98th Academy Awards will take place on Sunday, March 15, 2024, at 7 p.m. ET. Conan O’Brien will return to host the event, which will air on ABC and stream on Hulu. Starting in 2029, the Oscars ceremony is scheduled to be streamed on YouTube, marking a significant shift in the way audiences will experience the awards show.
Elle Fanning’s Oscar nomination not only honors her individual achievement but also celebrates the collaborative effort behind Sentimental Value, reinforcing the film’s impact within the industry and among audiences worldwide.
