As the film industry reflects on the recent Oscar nominations, Kirsten Dunst highlighted an overlooked performance by her husband, Jesse Plemons. Following the Academy Award nominations announcement, Dunst shared a meme from Stavros Halkias, Plemons’ co-star in the film Bugonia, expressing support for his work.
Support for Plemons Comes Through a Viral Meme
The meme posted by Halkias addressed those who did not nominate Jesse Plemons for best actor, featuring a selfie alongside a graphic of a hand holding a gun pointed at the camera. Halkias captioned it,
“Me to everyone who didn’t nominate Jesse Plemons for best actor tho.”
This gesture reflected disappointment over the omission.
Background on Jesse Plemons’ Recent Awards History
Plemons was nominated for Best Actor in a Motion Picture — Musical or Comedy at the 83rd Golden Globe Awards earlier in the month but lost to Timothée Chalamet for his role in Marty Supreme. In 2022, Plemons earned his first Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor in The Power of the Dog, a Netflix film that also secured Kirsten Dunst her first Best Supporting Actress nomination.
Significance of Dunst’s Public Support
Kirsten Dunst’s sharing of the meme underscores the industry conversation about the Academy’s nomination choices and highlights the continued recognition of Jesse Plemons’ impactful performances. Her reaction also reflects the personal connection to the awards season, emphasizing how nomination decisions affect actors and their close circles.
