Did everything go right here?
Actress Andrea Riseborough (41) is in the running for the title alongside Cate Blanchett (“Tár”), Michelle Yeoh (“Everything, Everywhere All at Once”), Ana de Armas (“Blonde”) and Michelle Williams (“The Fabelmans”) Oscar 2023 in the category “Best Actress.”
And that causes a stir!
Her complex role as an alcoholic single mother in “To Leslie” was praised by critics. But: The small independent drama by director Michael Morris had hardly any viewers, grossed only 27,000 dollars and was only noticed by a few Academy members.
Andrea Riseborough as an alcoholic single mother in To Leslie
That only changed when celebrity cast members including Gwyneth Paltrow, Amy Adams, Kate Winslet, Susan Sarandon and Edward Norton championed Riseborough on social media or at events – and Riseborough after a massive social media campaign Campaign was surprisingly nominated for the Oscar 2023 for her role.
The unusual grassroots movement drew criticism from some and was seen as a possible violation of the Academy’s lobbying guidelines.
Oscar 2023: Andrea Riseborough remains in the running
Now the film academy has decided: Andrea Riseborough still has chances for the Oscar! The Los Angeles Association announced on Tuesday that the Brit’s nomination for Best Actress in a Leading Role for the film To Leslie would not be withdrawn.
The incident did not reach “a level” for the nomination to be revoked, Bill Kramer, executive director of the Academy Awards, wrote in a statement Tuesday. However, certain advertising tactics have raised “concerns”. The aim of the Academy is a “fair and ethical” pricing process based on the merits of the filmmakers. The guidelines would have to be further revised.
the 95th Academy Awards is scheduled for March 12 in Hollywood. The science fiction comedy “Everything Everywhere All at Once” is a favorite with eleven nominations. The German anti-war drama “Nothing New in the West” is in the running with a sensational nine nominations.
