In the final stretch of this year’s Oscar race, nominees are navigating the delicate task of promoting their work while maintaining an air of indifference towards winning. Carey Mulligan, a three-time Oscar nominee for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role, is breaking from the norm by openly expressing her enthusiasm.
In a recent interview with The Sunday Times, Mulligan openly embraced her excitement about her Oscar nomination for “Maestro,” calling it “the coolest thing” and highlighting the significance of recognition from peers. She dismissed actors who claim not to be excited about awards, asserting that they are “100 percent lying.”
Mulligan also weighed in on the Oscar race, expressing disappointment over Greta Gerwig’s omission from the Best Director category, despite her film receiving nominations for Best Picture and Best Adapted Screenplay.
“I’m gutted for Greta because I don’t know what else you can do as a director to get nominated,” Mulligan remarked, emphasizing Gerwig’s critically acclaimed and globally successful film.
Competing in a competitive Leading Actress category against nominees like Emma Stone and Lily Gladstone, Mulligan’s performance in “Maestro” received widespread acclaim in 2023. IndieWire’s Ryan Lattanzio praised her portrayal of Felicia Montealegre, describing it as a “wonderful” and nuanced depiction of a woman who balanced her own ambitions with standing by her husband, even in the face of his tumultuous personal life.
As the Oscars approach, Mulligan stands out not only for her stellar performance but also for her unabashed enthusiasm for the recognition her work has received from the industry.
