Elle Fanning did not wake up expecting to cry on Oscar nomination morning. But that is exactly what happened. When the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the nominees for the 98th Academy Awards on Thursday, Fanning learned she had earned her first-ever Oscar nomination. The 27-year-old actor was recognized in the Supporting Actress category for her role in ‘Sentimental Value’. The moment arrived quietly, without speeches or glamour, and hit her all at once, leaving her stunned, emotional, and struggling to breathe through the shock.
Sentimental value earns Elle Fanning her first Oscar nod
According to Money Control, Fanning was at home when the nominations were revealed. Instead of releasing a formal statement, she posted a screenshot from a FaceTime call that captured her raw reaction. The image showed her in tears while speaking with ‘Sentimental Value’ director Joachim Trier and his wife, Helle Bendixen Trier.
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Alongside the image, Fanning wrote, “IS THIS REAL!?!?!?! IS THIS A DREAM!?!?!?! I can’t catch my breath. I am in absolute shock.” The words felt rushed and unfiltered, matching the moment itself.
As the reality settled in, she explained why the nomination felt deeply personal. “What an honor to have my first Academy Award nomination be for a film that acknowledges the power of moviemaking and family!” she shared.
Her family was right there with her. “My Mom, Grandma, Sister, and Aunt were here with me this morning to scream and hug and cry,” she wrote, adding, “To be amongst the beautiful women in this category is truly overwhelming.”
