Elle Fanning, Teyana Taylor, Kate Hudson and more 2026 Oscar nominees react to their nominations
The 2026 Oscar nominees are reacting to their historic nods.
Oscar-nominated actress Danielle Brooks and Marvel star Lewis Pullmanannounced this year's nomineesduring a live presentation from the academy's Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Los Angeles on Thursday, and some of the nominees voiced their excitement publicly in the immediate aftermath.
The 98th Academy Awards will take place on Sunday, March 15 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles and will be televised live on ABC and Hulu.
Read on for reactions from some of the big names vying for a statuette.
Teyana Taylor
In a statement shared with ABC News, "One Battle After Another" star Teyana Taylor called her nomination for best supporting actress a "fairytale ending."
"I fell asleep last night watching Pretty Woman, thinking about happy endings and how impossible they sometimes feel and I woke up realizing I've been living in one that God has been preparing me for my own fairytale ending.," she wrote.
She continued, "I am so deeply emotional, so humbled, and so grateful for every person who has walked this road with me & honored to be nominated alongside these amazing women in my category."
She described some of the uncertainty she has faced in her career, addingg that "today feels like a soft, beautiful 'yes' from the universe."
She also went on to thank "One Battle After Another" director Paul Thomas Anderson and the film's cast and crew, among others.
Elle Fanning
Elle Fanning, who scored a best supporting actress nomination for her role in "Sentimental Value," posted to Instagram Thursday morning, sharing her excitement both for her individual achievement and the success of the film.
"IS THIS REAL!?!?!?! IS THIS A DREAM!?!?!?! I can't catch my breath. I am in absolute shock. What an honor to have my first Academy Award nomination be for a film that acknowledges the power of moviemaking and family!" she wrote.
"My Mom, Grandma, Sister, and Aunt were here with me this morning to scream and hug and cry. Thank you thank you thank you," she continued. "To be amongst the beautiful women in this category is truly overwhelming. I was equally overjoyed to see our entire 'Sentimental Value' family recognized!!!!!!"
Fanning also shouted out her co-stars who scored nominations, as well as the film's director, Joachim Trier.
"Sentimental Value" garnered nine total nominations.
Leonardo DiCaprio
Leonardo DiCaprio said making "One Battle After Another" was "the most meaningful and collaborative experiences of [his] life" after he received a nomination for best lead actor.
"It was made possible by the generosity, courage, and talent of an extraordinary cast-Teyana, Chase, Benny, Sean-and by the commitment of our entire crew," he said.
He added, "None of this would have been possible without [Paul Thomas Anderson's] vision, dedication, and belief in this film. He brought to life a complex story that feels deeply relevant to the world we're living in, and I'm honored the Academy has recognized it in this moment."
DiCaprio's has been nominated for best lead actor six times. Only actors Richard Burton and Daniel Day-Lewis have as many nominations for the award.
Kate Hudson
Kate Hudson said her "heart is filled with gratitude and joy" after receiving a nomination for best lead actress for her role as Claire in "Song Sung Blue."
"What an incredible feeling and moment to have been nominated!" Hudson said. "I'm so thrilled to celebrate with all the amazing women in this category. Being in 'Song Sung Blue' has been one of the great honors of my life."
Hudson last received an Oscar nomination 25 years ago for her role as Penny Lane in "Almost Famous."
Ryan Coogler, Zinzi Coogler and Sev Ohanian
Ryan Coogler, Zinzi Coogler and Sev Ohanian said they are "extremely grateful" after making history Thursday morning, picking up a record 16 Oscar nominations.
"We are deeply grateful to be recognized by our peers and alongside so many artists we admire," they said in a statement. "What has meant just as much is the way Sinners has connected with audiences around the world, the response has been truly humbling."
Jessie Buckley
Jessie Buckley thanks Director Chloé Zhao in a heartfelt message after receiving a best lead actress nomination for her role in "Hamnet."
"Chloé Zhao you cracked my heart wide open when you asked me to step into Maggie O'Farrell's world and create our Agnes beside you," she said.
Buckley went on to acknowledge her "Hamnet" co-star Paul Mescal, who did not receive a nomination.
"Paul, there is no Agnes without you. I'm so grateful to have been part of this story with the incredible village of artists I shared it with."
She added, "To make anything at all is an absolute triumph, and this recognition belongs to every artist who bravely pours themselves into the work and journeys towards the undiscovered landscapes of their souls. I'm delighted, deeply grateful and humbled to be part of this community. Thank you."
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EJAE
Singer-songwriter EJAE, who wrote the song "Golden" from "KPop Demon Hunters" and served as the singing voice for lead character Rumi, joined "Good Morning America" to share her reaction to her nomination for best original song and the film's best animated feature film nod.
"It's so weird and eerie to see my name on the screen," she said.
When asked what she would say to her younger self, EJAE added, "I'm so thankful and proud of her."
Diane Warren
Songwriter Diane Warren, who was nominated for best original song for the 17th time, joined "GMA" to discuss her achievement.
When asked if she thought this could be the year she wins, Warren, who has yet to win the category, said, "I'm gonna be really honest with you, that would be great."
"Being nominated by your peers who are the best of the best in film music, whether they're songwriters, composers, music editors -- you've already won," she added.
Rose Byrne
Rose Byrne, who was nominated for best actress for her role in the psychological comedy-drama "If I Had Legs I'd Kick You," called into "GMA3" to share her reaction.
Byrne called the experience "surreal" and said she was "overwhelmed" by the nomination.
"This movie is a tiny movie made from no money, and the fact that people are seeing it and really resonating across the board... it's very specific, but in that way becomes universal, and it's a true piece of art."
"It is an extraordinary movie," she added.
Ethan Hawke
Ethan Hawke, who was nominated for best actor in a leading role for his performance in "Blue Moon," reacted to his nomination in a statement shared with "GMA."
The actor said playing Lorenz Hart in the biographical comedy-drama was "the greatest challenge of my 40-year acting career."
"To make this film alongside one of my best friends, the incomparable Richard Linklater, was an honor in itself," he said. "Today I'm thinking back to the first time I read Robert Kaplow's brilliant, now Oscar-nominated script, which so vividly captures the dangers and the joy in pursuing an artistic life."
He added, "Thank you to The Academy for recognizing our work, and with it the work of our cast, crew, and the entire company of artists who came togetherin Ireland to realize BLUE MOON."
Good Morning America and The Associated Press contributed to this report.
The 98th Academy Awards will take place on Sunday, March 15 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles and will be televised live on ABC and Hulu beginning at 7 p.m. ET.
