Golden Globes 2013: Nominee reactions

“OK ... I’m only doing Richard Linklater movies from now on. I’m so proud of our little engine that could. Thank you HFPA!”

Nominations:
Actor - Comedy or Musical, “Bernie” (Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times)

Dec. 13, 2012 9:49 AM PT

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“What a great way to wake up! I couldn’t be happier or more grateful for this news. Congratulations to Hugh [Jackman] and everyone who worked on [‘Les Miserables’] for their contribution to the best picture nomination!”

Nominations:
Picture - Drama, “Les Miserables”
Supporting Actress, “Les Miserables” (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)

“I’m so honored by these nominations and excited that the film is receiving this recognition.”

Nominations:
Actor - Drama, “The Sessions” (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)

Steven Spielberg, executive producer of 'Smash;

“Everyone who is involved with ‘Smash,’ whether on the outskirts or at the epicenter, is thrilled and dancing in the aisles this morning on this wonderful news.”

Nominations:
Television Series - Comedy or Musical (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

“Today makes for a really great day. The Hollywood Foreign Press, who reach so many readers across the globe, have greatly recognized French cinema this year, with the inclusion of nominations for “Rust and Bone.” Working with Jacques Audiard was an extraordinary experience, and the journey of the characters he creates and cinematically guides, is a special thing — as an actor and a moviegoer. This nomination is truly unique for me, because I also share it with Rachel Weisz, Jessica Chastain, Helen Mirren and Naomi Watts, women who I respect as people and as talents who provide great inspiration to other actresses.”

Nominations:
Actress, “Rust & Bone” (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)

“I’m so incredibly thankful to the Hollywood Foreign Press for recognizing our little movie that could. Ewan and the entire cast and crew could not be more deserving of this honor, and I’m thrilled that I’m able to share this moment among such a fantastic group of nominees.”

Nominations:
Actress - Comedy or Musical, “Salmon Fishing in the Yemen” (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)

“Thirty minutes before my alarm was supposed to go off, my agent called. I got all panicky. Why would he be calling at this hour? Did the set burn down? Did somebody die? I was too tired to care and pick up, but then I just lay there wondering, ‘Maybe somebody did die.’ Then I looked at my phone and had 25 text messages and remembered.
“At this point, [writer-director] David [O. Russell], Bradley [Cooper] and I love each other enough not to text each other.”

Nominations:
Actress - Comedy or Musical, “Silver Linings Playbook” (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

“I’m going to movies every day and it’s a beautiful year for performances -- it’s very exciting to stand among them [my fellow nominees]. I’ve been knocked out by this year’s performances -- beautiful movies about real people -- rather than movies about spiders! I find it really refreshing; I relate more.”

Nominations:
Supporting Actress -- Drama (Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times)

Mark Boal, screenwriter of 'Zero Dark Thirty'

“We’re very grateful to the HFPA. It means so much to us that press representatives from around the world have reacted with such praise. It’s especially flattering as we’ve seen the film from the beginning as a global story, one that involved and impacted much of the world. Congratulations to Kathryn Bigelow and Jessica Chastain on nominations much deserved.”

Nominations:
Director
Picture - Drama
Screenplay (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)

“I’m truly honored to be nominated by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association today. ‘Django Unchained’ was a remarkable experience and I consider myself lucky to work with Quentin and the entire cast on the film. I’m particularly proud to be named alongside my fellow ‘Django’ nominees.”

Nominations:
Supporting Actor - Drama (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)

Quentin Tarantino, director of 'Django Unchained'

“It’s very gratifying to get this many nominations from the HFPA for a film I worked so hard on and am so passionate about. I look forward to having fun at the Golden Globes with my cast mates and fellow nominees.”

Nominations:
Best Picture - Drama
Best Director
Best Supporting Actor - Leonardo DiCaprio and Christoph Waltz
Best Screenplay (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)

Lasse Hallstrom, director of 'Salmon Fishing in the Yemen'

“I am happy as a clam! Many thanks to the HFPA for recognizing our film with these nominations. I loved making this movie, and I am so happy for Ewan and Emily, and on top of being outstanding actors, they are two of the funniest and nicest people in the business, in my mind!”

Nominations:
Best Picture - Musical or Comedy
Best Actress - Emily Blunt
Best Actor - Ewan McGregor (Valerie Macon / Getty Images)

“What an amazing and unexpected present! I’m blown away by my first-ever Golden Globe nomination, and so honored to be nominated with T Bone Burnett and the Civil Wars. Writing music for ‘The Hunger Games was a labor of love. I was a fan of the stories and the characters, and we all wanted the music to have an authenticity that matched the tone of the movie and the emotions expressed in the book. This is a huge honor, and I’m really excited and so flattered. THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart to the Hollywood Foreign Press Association!”

Nominations:
Best Original Song, “Hunger Games” (Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)

Kathryn Bigelow, director of 'Zero Dark Thirty'

Above: screenwriter Mark Boal and director Kathryn Bigelow of “Zero Dark Thirty.”

“It’s an honor, sincerely, and very humbling to be singled out this way by the HFPA. We’re grateful, and encouraged by their support, especially since our film has such a diverse, international cast, and as the HFPA represent so many countries across the globe. And a big congratulations to the amazing Jessica Chastain and my producing partner and screenwriter Mark Boal.”

Nominations:
Best Director
Best Picture - Drama
Best Screenplay
Best Actress (Drama) - Jessica Chastain (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)

Jacques Audiard, director of 'Rust & Bone'

“We have been blessed with an impressive reception of the film in the U.S. but this nomination comes as an unexpected honor. I am particularly happy for Marion. When you have shared a moment of pleasure with someone, it is always great to have the opportunity to extend it. This confirms the interest paid in recent years by the members of the Hollywood Foreign Press Assn. for French cinema. I am very happy to be part of this trend.”

Nominations:
Best Foreign Language Film
Best Actress (Drama) - Marion Cotillard (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)

Genndy Tartakovsky, director of 'Hotel Transylvania'

“Seeing the audience reaction was amazing on its own and now this, it’s too much really. Just from everything that’s happened so far I feel like we’re being watched over by some great animators in the skies, and they have shined good fortune upon us. I know it’s a bit dramatic, but its awesome!!”

Nominations:
Animated Feature Film (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)

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