Jacob Elordi is euphoric about his Oscars date.
Jacob Elordi, known for his role in Frankenstein, is bringing his mother, Melissa Elordi, as his date to the awards ceremony on March 15th. The event will be hosted by Conan O’Brien, and Elordi is nominated for Best Supporting Actor. This invitation has been in the works for ten years and is finally happening.
You know, family is everything, and I recently shared a sweet commitment I made years ago. I told my mom when I was just fifteen that I’d take her somewhere special one day, and I’m finally making good on that promise! It’s important to me to honor commitments, especially to the people you love. I was talking about it on Jimmy Kimmel Live and it feels great to be able to do this for her.
Jacob mentioned his mom is generally relaxed around celebrities, but there’s one star she’d be incredibly excited to meet.
As he put it, “Yeah, John Travolta [and] I’d probably usher her to the next room.”
Although the 28-year-old’s mother always believed in his success, his father, John Elordi, encouraged him to have a stable career option as a fallback, just in case.
He said his mom always had faith in him. But he also remembered his dad, in a typical dad move, advising him to have a backup plan just in case things didn’t work out.
Jacob was confident he’d eventually be famous for his acting, jokingly telling his father that his backup plan was to win an Oscar.
His parents were the ones who told him he’d been nominated. He’s competing for the award with Delroy Lindo, Benicio Del Toro, Sean Penn, and Stellan Skarsgård.
I get really anxious normally, so I specifically asked people not to tell me about the nominations as they were being announced. I went to bed and was sound asleep when my mom’s phone rang around 5 a.m. I then heard her coming up the stairs, and when she came into the room, her expression immediately let me know I’d been nominated.
I was so thrilled to hear the news! His mom was there to share the moment, which was wonderful. Even though his dad was all the way back in Australia, he was already planning a huge international celebration – it just shows how proud he is!
Jacob explained that the person knew the nominations were about to be announced, so he chilled a bottle of champagne and stayed up late – until around midnight in Australia – to hear the news. They then celebrated together over the phone when the announcement was made.
For a look at how more stars reacted to their 2026 Oscars nominations, read on…
The actor expressed their gratitude upon hearing the news this morning. They thanked the Academy for acknowledging and appreciating The Secret Agent, and also congratulated Gabriel Domingues and the film’s incredibly gifted and varied cast.
He congratulated his friends, Kleber Mendonça Filho and Emilie Lesclaux, saying he shares their nomination with Brazil, recognizing the strong support and pride Brazilians have for their culture.
I’m incredibly honored to be nominated and to be back in Norway with my amazing cast and crew, especially as we celebrate nine historic nominations – it feels unreal! This film was a true collaboration with an incredible team, led by director Joachim Trier. It’s a wonderful day for all of us, including my fellow actors Stellan, Inga, and Elle, our fantastic co-writer Eskil, and Olivier, our editor who always elevates our work.
She concluded, “I’m so grateful our story is being met with such generosity by the Academy.”
She expressed in a statement that this nomination was incredibly meaningful to her. She said that creating “SINNERS” involved a lot of dedication, bravery, and passion, and she was deeply touched that the entire film was being honored. She highlighted the director’s bold vision, the amazing work of the crew, and the talent and kindness of her co-stars, calling the whole experience unforgettable.
Oh my gosh, she said she’s so thankful for Ryan, and honestly, everyone involved in making this masterpiece! She really highlighted how incredibly talented the whole cast and crew were, and she thanked the Academy for recognizing all their hard work. It just makes me so happy to see them get the recognition they deserve! I’m practically bursting with pride for all of them!
I’ve loved acting and actors for as long as I can remember. It’s wonderful to share the stage with people I’ve admired, both those here tonight and those who’ve inspired me in the past. I want to thank my friend Guillermo del Toro, my partners Oscar and Mia, and our entire creative team. I’m passionate about this character and about movies in general. Thank you to the Academy and to everyone watching at home.
“I can’t believe this!” said the actor from One Battle After Another. “This is the best way for an actor to start the day. I’m so grateful to the Academy for this honor. It means so much to be recognized alongside such talented people – especially my fellow actor, Sean, who’s been incredible.”
Honestly, playing Sensei was the opportunity of a lifetime! Working with Paul and Leo to build his world and tell a story that needed to be told, and doing it on such a huge scale… it was just pure magic, not just as an actor, but as a person and a total movie fanatic. And you know what? I keep thinking about something Sensei said… ‘Ocean waves for everyone!’ It just… gets me, you know?
As a huge fan, it was so wonderful to read Emma’s statement after the nominations! She started by thanking the Academy and everyone who worked on Bugonia, and immediately highlighted Yorgos Lanthimos, saying none of it would have been possible without him – their partnership and friendship clearly mean the world to her. She also gave a shout-out to the incredibly talented Jesse Plemons, and the entire cast and crew, recognizing their amazing work. She finished by saying how honored she is to be nominated alongside such incredible people, and I couldn’t agree more – they all deserve the recognition!
Oh my goodness, I’m absolutely buzzing! Stellan was SO gracious when he talked about his first ever Oscar nomination! He said he’s incredibly thankful and happy for the recognition the film is getting, and honestly, I’m getting emotional just thinking about it. Apparently, no Norwegian film has ever gotten this many nominations – can you believe it?! He said it was a small, carefully made film, and it means the world to them that it’s connecting with so many people, especially since they didn’t have a huge marketing budget. He even called the whole thing a ‘traveling circus’ – it’s just perfect! He’s so excited to see everyone and celebrate, and honestly, I wish I could be there with them!
In a statement, Leo described making the film as a deeply meaningful and collaborative experience. He credited the generosity, bravery, and skill of the cast – including Teyana Taylor, Chase Infiniti, Benny del Toro, Sean Penn, and Regina Hall – as well as the dedication of the entire film crew for making it possible.
Leonardo DiCaprio said the film wouldn’t have happened without Paul Thomas Anderson’s creative leadership, hard work, and faith in the project. He praised Anderson for making a complicated story that resonates with today’s world, and expressed his gratitude to the Academy for acknowledging the film.
Leo finished his speech by congratulating the other nominees on a great season and thanking the Academy once more.
Kate expressed her excitement and gratitude after receiving a nomination. “It’s an incredible feeling!” she said in a statement. “I’m overjoyed and so happy to celebrate alongside the other talented women nominated. Being a part of Song Sung Blue has been a true honor.”
“I’m just stunned,” said the star of Sentimental Value. “I’m incredibly happy and proud of Elle, Stellan, and Renate for being recognized for their fantastic work in the film, and also of our amazing editor, Olivier.”
The director expressed her gratitude, saying the film wouldn’t have happened without Joachim’s creative direction and leadership, and the wonderful story and characters he and Eskil wrote together have been incredibly meaningful to her. She called it a landmark moment for Norwegian film and shared how much the nomination meant to her, thanking her family for their unwavering support, especially her husband and son, whom she loves deeply.
I was completely shocked when I heard the news, I just kept screaming!” she told Deadline right after the nominations were revealed. “It’s unbelievable and I’m so honored – I honestly can’t put the feeling into words.”
Byrne expressed being incredibly honored to be nominated alongside Jessie Buckley, Renate Reinsve, Kate Hudson, and Emma Stone. She called the film a remarkable project and playing Linda a dream role. She felt deeply humbled by the Academy’s recognition of the film – which she described as ‘punk rock’ – and the other outstanding performances this year, saying it exceeded her expectations. She also shared the honor with Mary Bronstein.
The actor said playing the character Larry Hart was the biggest challenge he’s faced in his four decades of acting. He also expressed how honored he was to work with his close friend and highly respected director, Richard Linklater, on the film Blue Moon.
He reflected on first reading Robert Kaplow’s excellent screenplay, now an Oscar nominee, which beautifully portrays both the risks and rewards of a life dedicated to art. He expressed gratitude to The Academy for acknowledging their film, recognizing the contributions of the cast, crew, and everyone involved in bringing BLUE MOON to life in Ireland.
The star of Sentimental Value expressed her disbelief and excitement on Instagram after the nominations were announced. “Is this real? Is this a dream?” she wrote, adding that she was completely shocked and honored. She shared that her first Academy Award nomination was for a film celebrating the impact of movies and the importance of family, and that her mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt were with her to share the joyous moment.
Elle was thrilled with the nominations, saying, “I’m so full of love! Everyone from the movie got nominated!”
“To be an Academy Award nominee is beyond anything I ever allowed myself to fully believe was possible,” the One Battle After Another star shared in a statement. “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.”
I’m incredibly grateful to the Academy for this honor,” said the celebrated performer. “It’s amazing to think it’s been forty years since my first Academy Award nomination for TWICE IN A LIFETIME, and I never imagined I’d be experiencing this again. Playing Aunt Gladys and seeing how much people loved the character has been a real joy. I’m deeply humbled by this nomination and proud to be recognized alongside such talented actresses.
Maggie called the Best Picture nomination – and other accolades – for the film based on her book “astonishing and joyous.”
She expressed her gratitude to the Academy for the nominations, noting they honored the hard work of everyone involved in Hamnet. She admitted that while writing the book, she never imagined this level of recognition was possible, and said she still feels like she’s dreaming.
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2026-01-28 20:48