The Hollywood awards season kicks into full gear this weekend with Sunday's Golden Globes ceremony, and actors are pondering how to enjoy the onslaught of attention and survive the ups and downs.
As the Hollywood awards season kicks into full gear, anticipation is building for Sunday's Golden Globes ceremony. Actors, directors, and industry insiders are preparing for the rollercoaster of attention and emotions that come with the prestigious awards circuit.
Carey Mulligan, the acclaimed British actress, and two-time Oscar nominee, who is vying for a best actress Golden Globe for her role in "Maestro," shared her straightforward advice for fellow nominees. She said, "Oh just enjoy it and have fun and don't take it too seriously." Mulligan expressed her delight in the "lovely sisterhood" of actresses nominated this year, including Margot Robbie, Emma Stone, Lily Gladstone, and Greta Lee.
Emma Stone, an Oscar winner herself and nominated for a Best Actress Golden Globe for "Poor Things," acknowledged the dichotomy of the awards season, describing it as "very nerve-wracking and very exciting."
On the arrivals line at the Palm Springs Film Festival this week, nominees discussed their mix of elation, disorientation, and the importance of self-care during the demanding season.
Jeffrey Wright, nominated for best actor for "American Fiction," expressed the challenge of balancing the attention on the project with the potential pitfalls of the awards season circus. "I want our film to be seen," he emphasized.
Colman Domingo, vying for his first Golden Globe for best actor in "Rustin," shared advice from seasoned actors: "So don't think about who is winning, don't think about those things. Think about being present and enjoying the moment. And I think that is what I am doing."
Danielle Brooks, nominated for her first Golden Globe for supporting actress in "The Color Purple," expressed her sheer joy: "I am on Cloud Nine. To have this moment individually makes me want to cry because I am just like 'Yeah, it's my time.'"
Irish actor Cillian Murphy, nominated for best actor for his lead role in the historical drama "Oppenheimer," highlighted the unique social opportunities the awards season presents. "I am just getting to chat with them socially. You don't get to do that that often," said Murphy.
Mark Ruffalo, nominated for best-supporting actor for "Poor Things," offered a seasoned perspective, acknowledging the value of the awards season as he matures in the industry. "I am at that age now where there might not be many more of these, and I can appreciate it in a different way than I ever could before," said the 56-year-old actor.
As Hollywood gears up for the Golden Globes and beyond, the excitement, nerves, and camaraderie among nominees are setting the stage for a memorable awards season leading up to the Oscars on March 10.
"I am just getting to chat with them socially. You don't get to do that that often," said Murphy.
Mark Ruffalo, nominated for best-supporting actor for "Poor Things," said he views the awards season in a new way now that he is a bit older.
"I am at that age now where there might not be many more of these and I can appreciate it in a different way than I ever could before," said Ruffalo, who is 56.