Carey Mulligan "savouring" awards season

Carey Mulligan has revealed that she will always remember this year's awards season.

The actress, who has picked up an Oscar nomination for her role in An Education, explained that she has enjoyed the experience.

"It's been a really long time," she told People. "It's kind of nostalgic now... I think I'm just going to remember this weekend really vividly forever... I'm really just trying to enjoy it. I want to let these last three days be savoured."

Mulligan also explained that she has loved spending more time with the rest of the cast of An Education.

"I've never done a job before where I got to spend that time after it with [the cast]," she said. "That's been my favourite part. I go to different cities and travel with all these people. We all got on so well."

She added that she has been pleasantly surprised by the other celebrities she has met.

"It's really comfortable to see how normal and grounded everyone is," she said. "When you're around these people for a whole season, these incredible actors that you've looked up to your whole life, suddenly they start to become very human. They reach out to you and they're friendly.

"Some of the most amazing actors are so sweet and kind. You just never expect that from people, real friendship and warmth."

Mulligan concluded: "It's the last weekend of this journey, so we can just sort of enjoy it now. I want to!"

The 2010 Academy Awards will be held tonight at Hollywood's Kodak Theatre.

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