Paul Mescal discovers that he is nominated for an Oscar for Best Actor
Paul Mescal’s sister, Nell, shares the moment the 26-year-old actor finds out he’s nominated for a best actor Oscar, saying: “I’m so proud I feel sick.”
Paul Mescal’s younger sister said she was “sick with pride” sharing a photo of the moment her brother found out he was an Academy Award nominee.
The 26-year-old actor, who has been nominated in the Best Actor category for Aftersun, was absolutely delighted to receive the incredible news.
Shortly after the nominations were announced, Paul’s emotional sister Nell, 19, shared photos of the moment on her social media.
I’m very happy for you! Paul Mescal’s younger sister said she was “sick with pride” sharing a photo of the moment her brother found out he was an Academy Award nominee.
Nell posted a screenshot of a video call between her family when they heard the news together, both looking equally elated.
She then shared a picture of just Paul with a beaming smile on his face.
The Normal People actor was sitting on the side of a sofa, wearing a black T-shirt and jeans, holding his phone in hand.
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So sweet! Nell posted a screenshot of a video call between her family when they heard the news together, both looking equally elated.
Nell, who is a singer who just released her debut single Homesick, simply captioned the image: ‘yes’.
She then shared a series of tweets as the news sank in with first reading: “I’M SOBBING” and then “how the hell did this happen.”
Nell added: “I would post the video of my reaction, but those tears were ugly.” I’m so proud that I’m getting sick.
Tweets: She then shared a series of tweets as the news sank in with first reading: ‘I’M SOBBING’, and then ‘how the hell did this happen?’
Nell also shared a full list of the Best Actor nominees on her Instagram Stories, which of course included her brother’s name.
Paul’s latest episode of good news comes after he was also nominated for a BAFTA for the same role. He won a 2021 British Academy Television Award for Best Actor for his role as Connell on Normal People.
Aftersun tells the story of a girl named Sophie, played by Frankie Corio, who reflects on the shared joy and private melancholy of a vacation she took with her father twenty years earlier.
WTF: Nell also shared a full list of the Best Actor nominees on her Instagram Stories, which of course included her brother’s name.
The nominations were announced by Riz Ahmed and Allison Williams ahead of the 95th Academy Awards, which will take place on Sunday, March 12.
Pablo joins other British and Irish nominees Colin Farrel, Bill Nighy and Andrea Riseborough, who have earned nominations in the Best Actor and Actress categories.
The star-studded Oscar ceremony, which will be hosted by American comedian and presenter Jimmy Kimmel, will take place on March 12 at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles.
Plot: Aftersun tells the story of a girl named Sophie, played by Frankie Corio, who reflects on the shared joy and private melancholy of a vacation she took with her father twenty years earlier.