Elle Fanning gets emotional over first Oscar nomination for ‘Sentimental Value': ‘I am in absolute shock’

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.




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.”

Elle Fanning expresses gratitude

Fanning made it clear the recognition was shared. She celebrated the full ‘Sentimental Value’ team, writing, “I was equally overjoyed to see our entire ‘Sentimental Value’ family recognized!!!!!!” She went on to name her co-stars and collaborators, including Renate Reinsve, Stellan Skarsgård, and Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, adding, “Joachim Trier, Eskil Vogt, our editor Olivier Bugge Coutté, Maria, Andrea, Lars, our Neon team, EVERYONE INVOLVED – cheers to you all! Or as you say in Norway, Skål!!!!!!!! I am filled with so much love. The whole house got nominated!!!”

‘Sentimental Value’ tells the story of a woman forced to reconnect with her estranged father, a famous director, after her mother’s death. The film received seven Oscar nominations, including Best Picture, marking a major awards breakthrough for its cast and creators.


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