Oscar nominations 2023: Brendan Fraser, Michelle Yeoh and more react to their nominations
'Everything Everywhere All at Once' came out on top with the most nominations, snagging 11 in total.
LOS ANGELES -- Brendan Fraser, Angela Bassett and Jamie Lee Curtis were among those reacting to their 2023 Oscar nominations on Tuesday.
The nominees for the 95th Academy Awards were announced early Tuesday morning from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science's Samuel Goldwyn Theater by Oscar-winning actor Riz Ahmed and "M3gan" star Allison Williams.
MORE: Oscar nominations 2023: Full list of nominees
"Everything Everywhere All at Once" came out on top with the most nominations, snagging 11 in total. "All Quiet on the Western Front" and "The Banshees of Inisherin" followed closely behind with nine nods apiece and rounding out the top five were "Elvis" with eight and "The Fabelmans" with seven.
This year's Academy Award winners will be announced during the Jimmy Kimmel-hosted ceremony at Hollywood's Dolby Theatre on Sunday, March 12, airing live on ABC.
Keep reading to see how the biggest names in film reacted to their Oscar nominations this week.
Brendan Fraser
Fraser shared a statement expressing gratitude for his best actor nomination for "The Whale."
"I'm absolutely overjoyed and deeply grateful to The Academy for this recognition and for recognizing Hong Chau's beautiful performance and Adrien Morot's incredible makeup," he said. "I wouldn't have this nomination without Darren Aronofsky, Samuel D. Hunter, A24 and the extraordinary cast and crew who gave me the gift of Charlie. A gift I certainly didn't see coming, but it's one that has profoundly changed my life. THANK YOU!"
Angela Bassett
Angela Bassett, who is nominated for best supporting actress for her role in "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever," reacted to her nomination by explaining what has drawn her to playing powerful women like Queen Ramonda of Wakanda.
"This morning is a little extra special in the Bassett Vance household with news of my Oscar nomination. What has drawn me to each of the women I've portrayed throughout my career is their strength, compassion, resilience, and power," she said in a statement. "Wakanda Forever's Queen Ramonda is a character that touched my spirit because she is a mother and a leader who must care for her grieving nation as much as she cares for her family in mourning. Ramonda is a love letter that reflects and acknowledges what we women do everyday. There was so much to unpack as an actress because it's brilliant storytelling, alongside a wealth of talent in front of and behind the camera."
"I'm thankful to the Academy for including me amongst a wonderful group of actresses," she added, also congratulating her "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" family for their nominations. "I look forward to March 12 as we cheer for and celebrate with one another."
Austin Butler
