Nicole Kidman says she ‘literally cried’ after being nominated for fifth Oscar

Nicole Kidman has shared her very emotional response to receiving an Oscar nomination for her portrayal of Lucille Ball in Being the Ricardos.

The 54-year-old actress told The Daily Telegraph on Wednesday she broke down in tears after receiving the news.

‘I literally cried. I just can’t believe it,’ she said. 

‘This was the hardest thing I have ever done and so I didn’t realise how much emotion I was holding on to,’ she added.  

Nicole, who previously won a best actress Oscar for The Hours, added that receiving a nomination had never felt so good.  

‘The older you get, the sweeter and the more intense it is… I don’t know about getting more mellow because that is so not the case. I am elated,’ she said. 

‘The older you get, the sweeter it is’: Nicole, who previously won a best actress Oscar for The Hours, said receiving a nomination had never felt so good. Pictured in Being the Ricardos

Earlier on Wednesday, Nicole uploaded a lengthy Instagram post thanking the Academy for recognising her hard work.

She also revealed she was eating breakfast with her family when she heard the news about her Oscar nomination.

Uploading a series of photos of herself in character as Lucille, Nicole wrote: ‘WOW! I’m so overwhelmed… What a beautiful way to find out.

Biopic: Being the Ricardos depicts the complicated relationship between real-life Hollywood power couple Lucille Ball, portrayed by Kidman (right), and Desi Arnaz, played by Javier Bardem (left), as they filmed their hit 1950s sitcom I Love Lucy 

Deja vu: Nicole is pictured receiving her first Oscar for The Hours in 2003 

‘This was the hardest role I’ve ever done and to be honoured this way is deeply appreciated.

‘Lucille Ball is one of Hollywood’s greatest icons. She was ahead of her time. From actress to producer to studio head, mother and wife, she’s an extraordinary inspiration! Thank you Lucille Ball.’

Nicole thanked the cast and crew on the film, as well as director Aaron Sorkin, and said they all deserve the Oscars recognition. 

‘This was the hardest role I’ve ever done’: Earlier on Wednesday, Nicole uploaded an Instagram post thanking the Academy for recognising her hard work. Pictured in Being the Ricardos 

‘To everyone who worked on Being the Ricardos both in front of and behind the camera, our passionate and hardworking crew, Amazon, Todd Black [producer], Aaron Sorkin, this nomination is ours to share,’ she concluded. 

Nicole was nominated for best actress for her performance as Lucille Ball in Being the Ricardos – her fifth Oscar nomination overall and her first since 2016 when she was nominated for best supporting actress in Lion.

This year, the Academy has yet to map out plans for its show, except that it will include a host for the first time since 2018. 

Fears: At a recent screening for the film, Nicole revealed she had ‘massive trepidation’ about playing the comedy legend

At a recent screening for the film, Nicole revealed she had ‘massive trepidation’ about playing the comedy legend. 

However, critics sang the praises of her complex and nuanced performance. 

Nicole recalled: ‘I had massive trepidation about a month prior, and Aaron had to get on the phone and send me emails saying, “You’ve got this.”

‘It was frightening but incredibly exciting.’

Rave reviews: Critics sang the praises of Nicole’s complex and nuanced performance