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Brad & Angie's Oscar Nods: Meh, We're Busy With Kids

Sassy Smith — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 15:02:00 GMT

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie were both nominated for Oscars (he for The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, she for Changeling) and although they were flattered to be acknowledged, and released statements, the couple didn't have time to celebrate. Pitt says they're just too busy chasing six kids.

Brad insists that award nominations have to take a backseat to looking after kids, especially since he and Angie have a big family. He said they have no plans of celebrating: "We've got kids to deal with."

Pitt reveals he was not expecting to be nominated. "Truthfully, I hadn't thought about it," he told ET.

Although he was flattered for his own nod and that of the film (Benjamin Button). He added, "But I'm glad that it's in there because it's a film that picks up the mantle of old Hollywood and it's carrying on in that tradition. I think it's a testament to [director] David Fincher who has given years of his life to the movie."

I'm sure he and Angelina will be hiring a sitter and definitely going to the Oscars when they roll around! Not sure if either of them will win, but you never know. I wonder if they'll let the older kids stay up late to watch the show?

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Oscar Nominations: Angie & Brad Release Statements

Sassy Smith — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 13:08:00 GMT

Angelina Jolie and her partner Brad Pitt, both received Oscar nods Thursday. Jolie is nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role for Changeling, and Kung Fu Panda was nominated for Best Animated Feature Film of the Year in which she lends her voice. Pitt is nominated for Best Actor in a Leading Role for The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and the movie was nominated for Best Motion Picture. The pair have released statements on their recognition:

Brad said from Paris, "This is a great honor for the movie, and I'm especially happy for David Fincher, for without him there would be no Ben Button."

Angelina's statement reads, "Working with Clint Eastwood was a reward in itself that will last me a lifetime. To receive a nomination from the Academy on top of that is a privilege beyond any expectation. It has been an exceptional year for acting, and I am honored to be in the company of these talented actors whose performances all deserve this recognition. I am also happy that Kung Fu Panda was noticed by the Academy and proud to be a part of a film my entire family loves so much."

Wouldn't it be cute if they both won? Nah, with six kids, it would probably be hard to keep a couple of gold statues clean. But hey, good luck!

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Oscar Nominations Released: Heath Ledger, Kate Winslet, Brangelina Lead The List

HerBadMother — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 15:11:00 GMT

The list of nominees for the 2009 Academy Awards was announced this morning, and The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button - which stars Brad Pitt - leads the list with 13 nomination.Heath Ledger was, as expected nominated post-humously for his role as the Joker in The Dark Knight. Other nominations of interest (to someone on the celebrity parent beat): Kate Winslet was nominated for Best Actress for her role in The Reader, as was Angelina Jolie in The Changeling.

Best Motion Picture

Slumdog Millionaire

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

Frost/Nixon

Milk

The Reader

Best Actress In A Leading Role

Anne Hathaway - Rachel Getting Married

Angelina Jolie - The Changeling

Melissa Leo - Frozen River

Kate Winslet - The Reader

Meryl Streep - Doubt

Best Actor In A Leading Role

Mickey Rourke- The Wrestler

Frank Langhella - Frost/Nixon

Sean Penn - Milk

Richard Jenkins - The Visitor

Brad Pitt - The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

Best Actress In A Supporting Role

Marisa Tomei - The Wrestler

Penelope Cruz - Vicky Cristina Barcelona

Viola Davis - Doubt

Taraiji P Henson - the Curious Case of Benjamin Button

Amy Adams - Doubt

Best Actor In A Supporting Role

Heath Ledger - The Dark Knight

Philip Seymour Hoffman - Doubt

Josh Brolin - Milk

Robert Downey Jr - Tropic Thunder

Michael Shannon - Revolutionary Road

Achievement in Directing

Danny Boyle - Slumdog Millionaire

David Fincher - The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button

Ron Howard - Froxt/Nixon

Gus Van Sant - Milk

Stephen Daldry - The Reader

Best Animated Feature Film of the Year

Wall-E

Bolt

King-Fu Panda

Best Foreign Language Film

The Baader Meinhof Complex (Germany)

The Class (France)

Departures (Japan)

Revanche (Austria)

Waltz With Bashier (Israel)

Best Writing (Adapted Screenplay)

Simon Beaufoy - Slumdog Millionaire

Eric Roth - The Curious Case of Benjamin button

John Patrick Shanley - Doubt

Peter Morgan - Frost/Nixon

David Hare - The Reader

Best Writing (Original Screenplay)

Courtney Hunt -Frozen River

Mike Leigh - Happy Go Lucky

Martin McDonagh - In Bruges

Dustin Lance Black - Milk

Andrew Stanton - Wall-E

Oscar Nominations: Johnny Depp Is Sick of His Good Looks

sweatpantsmom — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 21:45:00 GMT

He may have been nominated for an Academy Award this morning, but Johnny Depp probably watched the announcements through his tears. The actor, who was nominated for his leading role in Sweeney Todd, says sarcastically, "I cry every morning when I look in the mirror. Every single morning, because I gotta live with this cute face."

Let's hope he pulls it together for the Oscars.

See a full list of nominees here.

Oscar Nominations: A Mighty Disappointment For Angelina Jolie

sweatpantsmom — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 20:45:00 GMT

Not everyone is celebrating the announcement of Academy Award nominations this morning. Angelina Jolie, who was on many critics' short list for a Best Actress nominee for A Mighty Heart, was noticeably absent off the list. In spite of scoring both Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild nominations, Jolie's portrayal of Marianne Pearl, (wife of slain Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl) failed to earn her an Oscar nod.

Us Magazine film critic Thelma Adams blames the slight on the film's poor box office performance as well as the release date of the film. The movie premiered way back in June, which she says could mean many voters simply forgot about the movie.

Or, maybe the other nominees are better actresses. Just a theory.

See a full list of nominees here.

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Oscar Nominations: Ex-Stripper Diablo Cody Gets a Nod for "Juno"

sweatpantsmom — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 19:50:00 GMT

Taking off your clothes in public? People do it everyday in Hollywood, but few of them get nominated for an Oscar. Diablo Cody, who at one time made a living as a stripper, can now add Academy Award nominee to her colorful resume. Cody (whose real name is Brook Busey-Hunt) scored a nomination for her original screenplay for the hit indie film Juno. The movie, about a feisty 16-year old dealing with an unexpected pregnancy, got a total of four nominations including Best Picture.

A first-time screenwriter who also toiled as a phone-sex worker, Cody previously had some notoriety for her memoir, Candy Girl. The book chronicled her days working as a stripper while supporting her husband and then nine-year old stepdaughter.

Also important to note: Cody started off as a blogger on her site The Pussy Ranch. There's hope for all of us here: Today FameCrawler, tomorrow the Oscars!

See a full list of nominees here.