As Hollywood wakes up to the news of this year’s Oscar nominees, statements are pouring in from the lucky contenders, including from surprise nominee, Kathy Bates.
Bates got an unexpected nod from the Academy for her performance as Bobi Jewell in Clint Eastwood’s “Richard Jewell.” Her turn as the supportive mother of the man falsely accused of taking part in the 1996 Atlanta bombing got her a spot in the Best Supporting Actress field that also includes Laura Dern, Scarlett Johansson, Florence Pugh and Margot Robbie.
“Thank you to the Academy for this wonderful recognition,” Bates said in a statement.