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Michelle Williams: 'Oscar nod is testament to Marilyn Monroe's legacy'
Published Tuesday, Jan 24 2012, 18:10 GMT | By Mayer Nissim | Add comment
Michelle Williams has said that she likes to think her 'Best Actress' Oscar nomination is a testament to the legacy of Marilyn Monroe.
Williams won the nod for her role in My Week With Marilyn and is up against Glenn Close (Albert Nobbs), Viola Davis (The Help), Rooney Mara (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo) and Meryl Streep (The Iron Lady).
"I am so grateful to be acknowledged by the Academy for my work, which was made possible by the support of our director Simon Curtis and the camaraderie of a terrific ensemble of actors," Williams said.
"A special congratulations to Kenneth Branagh - and the fearless Harvey Weinstein."
She added: "This role has been the challenge and privilege of a lifetime. I would like to think that the recognition our film has received by the Academy is a testament to Marilyn's legacy."
Williams picked up the 'Best Actress (Musical or Comedy)' prize at the Golden Globes earlier this month and has been nominated at the BAFTAs.
> Hugo, The Artist lead Oscar 2012 nominations
> Oscars 2012 poll: Which movie should win 'Best Picture'?
> Oscars 2012: Academy Awards nominations - in full
> Oscars 2012: What did the Academy miss?
Watch Eddie Redmayne talking about My Week With Marilyn and Michelle Williams below:
Williams won the nod for her role in My Week With Marilyn and is up against Glenn Close (Albert Nobbs), Viola Davis (The Help), Rooney Mara (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo) and Meryl Streep (The Iron Lady).
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"I am so grateful to be acknowledged by the Academy for my work, which was made possible by the support of our director Simon Curtis and the camaraderie of a terrific ensemble of actors," Williams said.
"A special congratulations to Kenneth Branagh - and the fearless Harvey Weinstein."
She added: "This role has been the challenge and privilege of a lifetime. I would like to think that the recognition our film has received by the Academy is a testament to Marilyn's legacy."
Williams picked up the 'Best Actress (Musical or Comedy)' prize at the Golden Globes earlier this month and has been nominated at the BAFTAs.
> Hugo, The Artist lead Oscar 2012 nominations
> Oscars 2012 poll: Which movie should win 'Best Picture'?
> Oscars 2012: Academy Awards nominations - in full
> Oscars 2012: What did the Academy miss?
Watch Eddie Redmayne talking about My Week With Marilyn and Michelle Williams below:
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