And the award for greatest response goes to…

After Allison Williams and Riz Ahmed introduced the nominees for the 2023 Oscars on Jan. 24, a number of stars expressed their pleasure on social media, together with Angela Bassett.

“This morning is a bit further particular within the Bassett Vance family with information of my Oscar nomination,” the actress, who’s up for her supporting function in Black Panther: Wakanda Perpetually mentioned to E!. “What has drawn me to every of the ladies I’ve portrayed all through my profession is their energy, compassion, resilience, and energy. Wakanda Perpetually‘s Queen Ramonda is a personality that touched my spirit as a result of she is a mom and a frontrunner who should look after her grieving nation as a lot as she cares for her household in mourning. Ramonda is a love letter that displays and acknowledges what we girls do on a regular basis. There was a lot to unpack as an actress as a result of it is sensible storytelling, alongside a wealth of expertise in entrance of and behind the digicam.”

She continued, “I am grateful to the Academy for together with me amongst an exquisite group of actresses. Congratulations to my fellow Wakanda Perpetually nominees – Ryan Coogler, Ruth E. Carter, Camille Good friend, Joel Harlow, Rihanna, Tems, Ludwig Göransson, Geoffrey Baumann, Craig Hammack, R. Christopher White and Dan Sudick. I stay up for March 12 as we cheer for and have a good time with each other.”

Colin Farrell shared his enthusiasm, too. 

“Simply so grateful to the Academy for all of the adore it’s shared with the Banshees forged and crew,” the actor, who’s up for his lead function in The Banshees of Inisherin, mentioned in an announcement to E!. “Additionally, past honored to be lumped along with my fellow nominees. A heartfelt congratulations to all of the lads!”