Christina Ricci has defended Andrea Riseborough after the Oscars board confirmed they are reviewing this year’s nominations process following her surprise nod.
Christina Ricci accused the Oscars of being ‘exclusive’ after their decision to review this year’s nominations
She is now up against the likes of Cate Blanchett and Michelle Williams for the coveted best actress Oscar, with the awards ceremony set to take place in March. In a now-deleted Instagram post, she reportedly wrote: ‘Seems hilarious that the “surprise nomination” of a legitimately brilliant performance is being met with an investigation.
Cate Blanchett, who is also nominated for best actress, was among those publicly praising Riseborough’s performance They said: ‘It is the Academy’s goal to ensure that the Awards competition is conducted in a fair and ethical manner, and we are committed to ensuring an inclusive awards process.
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