Oscars 2023: Andrea Riseborough Will Keep Controversial Nomination After Academy's Review
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The actress' nomination, unveiled last week by Hollywood's most prestigious awards group, sent shockwaves through the industry
Andrea Riseborough will keep her controversial Oscar nomination for To Leslie even though a review of the indie film's unorthodox promotional campaign uncovered concerns, the Academy said Tuesday. The British star's best actress nomination, unveiled last week by Hollywood's most prestigious awards group, sent shockwaves through the industry.
While her performance was lauded by critics, the film had grossed just $27,000 at the box office, and had not received the sort of expensive and highly visible marketing campaign that is widely seen as essential for Academy Awards glory.
The movie - about a Texas mother who won the lottery but squandered her fortune and descended into alcoholism - instead relied upon an intense, last-minute social media campaign mounted by prominent celebrities including Edward Norton, Gwyneth Paltrow and Sarah Paulson.
Debate has raged in Hollywood over whether any Academy rules against lobbying or disparaging rivals were broken.
