Golden Globes Nominee Reactions

Michelle Williams, Blue Valentine

“This nomination is an honor and I am thrilled to share it with my friend, my co-conspirator, and my favorite dance partner, Ryan Gosling. Thank you so much to The Hollywood Foreign Press, The Weinstein Company and of course to the inestimable Derek Cianfrance, whose vision led and sustained us all.”

Ryan Gosling, Blue Valentine

I am very grateful to the HFPA. I also would like to thank them for acknowledging Michelle Williams for her incredible performance. Without the 12 years of director Derek Cianfrance’s unwavering vision and commitment none of this would have been possible. I share this nomination with both of them.

Aaron Sorkin, screenplay, The Social Network:

“I’ve had the time of my life working alongside my colleagues on The Social Network and I’m grateful to the HFPA for recognizing their great, hard work. On a personal note it’s humbling to be nominated alongside six of the best screenwriters in town.”

David Seidler, screenplay, The King’s Speech

“It seems such a very long time ago I started on this journey, and there’ve been so many speed bumps along the way, it seems miraculous to have this reached fulfillment and see it so generously received. I was privileged to work with a perfectionist of a director who fully honors the collaborative process, and to be blessed with such a magnificent cast. That this quiet tale of hope, courage, friendship, and duty has found an audience is the greatest reward of all.”

Tom Hooper, The King’s Speech

‚ÄúI am absolutely thrilled with all the nominations for The King Speech and hugely grateful to the Hollywood Foreign Press. I am so delighted for our entire cast, composer, Alexandre and for David Seidler whose journey towards making this film started as a small boy listening to King George VI on the radio. I am so grateful to my extraordinary cast and crew for helping to bring this unlikely story of friendship to life. Thank you to the Hollywood Foreign Press for supporting our film and making me very happy at 2:00 in the morning in Melbourne, Australia!”

Darren Aronofsky, Black Swan

“I am very thankful to the HFPA for this honor. The prestige of the nominations draws attention to independent films like Black Swan and I think helps get these small films made. I am also so thrilled for my actors Natalie and Mila who gave me their spirits to film and risked losing toe nails every day.”

Natalie Portman, Black Swan

‚ÄúI’m very honored by the HFPA nomination, and to be included in this group of actresses I so admire. The experience of filming ‚ÄúBlack Swan‚Äù with Darren Aronofsky and our incredible crew is already the most fulfilling experience of my career. The audience appreciation of the film is only furthering how grateful and proud I am to be part of the film.‚Äù

Amy Adams, The Fighter

“What an exciting morning for our film, especially when you consider what a terrific year it was for movies. Thank you Hollywood Foreign Press Association for this honor and also for recognizing Mark, Melissa, Christian and David’s great work. I am deeply proud of the film and to be honored for it is icing on the cake.”

Colin Firth, THE KING’S SPEECH

“I’m truly grateful to be recognized by the Hollywood Foreign press for this film, and euphoric to be in the company of so many of my colleagues.”

James Franco, 127 Hours

“I’m especially grateful to the HFPA for this honor and I’m excited to see 127 HOURS being recognized this awards season. I’m happy for Danny Boyle and his team and our DP’s Quique and Anthony who were there with me down in the canyon! I am so proud of the film and that Aron Ralston’s story has been well received!”

Nicole Kidman, Rabbit Hole

“It took more than four years to get our little movie off the ground, and to be recognized for my work in a film that means so much to me is truly such an honor. Thank you to the Hollywood Foreign Press for your continued support.”

Chris Sanders, Writer/Director, “How to Train Your Dragon

“I woke up this morning to the news that Dragon was nominated for a Golden Globe. Whoo hoo! (I really did make a Whoo-hoo noise when I heard). First, I have to congratulate all of our artists that made this film. Everything about this movie was a bold departure in every aspect, and it is wonderful that it is being recognized. Second, I think I will have another cup of coffee to celebrate. This time, extra sugar!”

Ryan Kavanaugh, Producer of THE FIGHTER and CEO of Relativity Media

“All of us at Relativity are deeply grateful for the Hollywood Foreign Press’ recognition of The Fighter.

The story of Micky Ward and Dicky Eklund is a story for our time, a story of family, love and perseverance against all odds.

I also want to congratulate my fellow producers, and David O’Russell for his extraordinary direction and leadership. Mark, Christian, Amy and Melissa gave outstanding performances and are the heart and soul of this project.

Just to be recognized among a group of other films with such extraordinary talent is incredible, humbling, exciting and almost unreal.”

Gael Anne Hurd, producer, Walking Dead

We are absolutely thrilled to be recognized by the HFPA with a Golden Globe nomination. It is truly an honor, and I am delighted for Frank Darabont, Robert Kirkman and our incredibly talented cast, writers, directors and crew. We owe so much to AMC for their incredible support for The Walking Dead from the very beginning, and are so grateful to the HFPA for recognizing the powerful human drama at the core of our post-zombie apocalypse show.

Luca Guadagnino, director, I Am Love

“It is an incredible honor and joy to be embraced with such warmth and appreciation by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association for the work and sacrifices we made on I AM LOVE. I am humbled that in Hollywood and America in general – as well as the international community – this film has enjoyed an acclaimed and embraced theatrical release. It is truly unexpected and further strengthens my belief in the power of the language of film. I celebrate this amazing result by thanking my partners in First Sun, all my producers and of course with my wonderful star Tilda Swinton. Thank you.”

Tom Hooper, THE KING’S SPEECH

“I am absolutely thrilled and honored to be nominated for the Golden Globe for best director, and hugely grateful to the Hollywood Foreign Press for all our seven Golden Globe nominations. I am so delighted for Colin, Geoffrey and Helena, for my composer Alexandre, and for David whose journey towards making this film started as a small boy with a severe stammer listening to King George VI on the radio during the second world war…. I am so grateful to my extraordinary cast and crew for helping to bring this unlikely story of friendship to life. Thank you to the Hollywood Foreign Press for supporting our film and making me very happy at 2 in the morning in Melbourne, Australia. What a fantastic way to follow up the Australian premiere of The King’s Speech”

Dean DeBlois, Writer/Director, How to Train Your Dragon

“It has been an amazing year for animation. The bar has been raised on every level, from smaller indy productions to big studio releases. I’m proud of our industry as a whole for its inspired, brave, and innovative work – and I speak for the entire HTTYD crew in saying that we’re incredibly honored to be included in the group that represents the best of such a ground-breaking year. Thanks to HFPA for the acknowledgement and good luck to all of the nominees.”

Geoffrey Rush, The King’s Speech

“Playing an Australian commoner called upon to teach an reluctant English King some life lessons for me was fascinating in itself. To have it embraced by American audiences and to be so honored by the HFPA only endorses how global this story has become. Seeing a small scale project play into an international arena makes this all the more worthwhile. I’m very proud to be a part of this film and thrilled for my colleagues who were also nominated in such illustrious company.”

Iain Canning and Emile Sherman, producers, THE KING’S SPEECH

“This time last year we were knee deep in snow in a small town in the midlands shooting scenes to accompany Colin Firth’s final speech. A year later to be nominated for seven Golden Globes is truly incredible. We all hope to be better versions of ourselves and that’s what makes The King’s Speech timeless. Audiences are connecting with Bertie’s struggle and his enduring friendship with Logue at a time when we can easily forget what is important in life.”

Lee Unkrich, Director of TOY STORY 3

“‘Toy Story 3’ has been an amazing journey for me and everyone at Pixar. These characters are like family to us, and we long thought their story felt unfinished. We owe a great debt of gratitude to everyone at Disney and Pixar, but especially to the audiences around the world who embraced ‘Toy Story 3.’ Many thanks to the Hollywood Foreign Press for honoring us with this nomination.”

DANNY BOYLE (Nominated, Best Screenplay, 127 Hours)

‚ÄúWe’re absolutely delighted to be included in the nominations for the Golden Globes especially as HFPA were so generous to us on Slumdog 2 years ago. I’m particularly pleased for James as it’s such a brave and exhilarating performance, and for Aron Ralston who took such a leap of faith in letting us tell his story in such an uncompromising way.‚Äù

SIMON BEAUFOY (Nominated, Best Screenplay, 127 Hours )

It is a great honor to be nominated for a Golden Globe. Thank you to the HFPA. We could never have found the key to unlocking this script without Aron’s help and permission to tell his story with unflinching eyes. Nor would this script have worked without James in front of the camera and Danny and his team behind- the camera. They made the words fly.

AR RAHMAN (Nominated, Best Score, 127 Hours)

“I am very grateful to the Hollywood Foreign Press, for recognizing our film. To collaborate with Danny Boyle is a joy in itself, and to receive recognition for the score makes it all the more joyous. This is a blessing beyond words.”

CHRISTIAN COLSON (Producer, 127 Hours

‚ÄúOn behalf of everyone involved in making 127 HOURS, a huge thank you to HFPA and congratulations to all this year’s nominees! We are thrilled by these nominations. I am particularly excited that James Franco‚Äôs extraordinary screen performance has been recognized alongside Danny Boyle, Simon Beaufoy and AR Rahman.‚Äù

Paul Giamatti, Barney’s Version

“Thank you to everyone at The HFPA. It’s a great thrill to be honored for this performance. I believe Richard made a lovely movie, and I am really happy for the film to be recognized. I share this with Rosamund, Dustin and all the cast and crew, who were a joy to work with.”

Scott Rudin, producer, The Social Network:

“I couldn‚Äôt be more thrilled for my colleagues that we were recognized so richly this morning. Huge thanks to the HFPA for a big vote of confidence in our film ‚Äî we‚Äôre very grateful and very honored.”

Dana Brunetti, producer, The Social Network:

“A huge thank you to the members of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. I am thrilled and extremely grateful that ‘The Social Network’ has been acknowledged. I am eternally grateful to David Fincher and Aaron Sorkin for creating a film of which we are all so proud.”

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Jesse Eisenberg, The Social Network:

‚ÄúIt was an honor to be part of this wonderful movie and we’re so glad it was acknowledged by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association.‚Äù

Andrew Garfield, The Social Network:

‚ÄúI’m very touched to have been nominated by the HFPA this morning and am thrilled that The Social Network has been recognized, as well as David, Aaron, Jesse and Trent. The process of Making this movie was an incredibly creative and joyous experience and to see the film honored in this way is truly a thrill and is something for which I’m very grateful.‚Äù

Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, The Social Network:

‚ÄúWe are incredibly flattered by the recognition we’re receiving for our work scoring The Social Network. Working with David Fincher and his team ranks among the most rewarding creative experiences either of us have experienced, and we are thankful for the opportunity. Being part of a team and watching a project you truly believe in resonate with the outside world is its own reward, but this feels pretty great, too.‚Äù