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Elle Fanning breaks down after landing first Oscar nomination: 'Is this real?'

Elle fanning is celebrating her first Oscar nod with 'Sentimental Value' team

By The News Digital
January 23, 2026
Elle Fanning breaks down after landing first Oscar nomination: Is this real?
Elle Fanning breaks down after landing first Oscar nomination: 'Is this real?'

Elle Fanning is getting emotional on her first-ever Oscar nomination.

As the nominations for the 98th Academy Awards were announced on Thursday, the 27-year-old actress earned the nod in the Supporting Actress category for her performance in Sentimental Value.

To celebrate the milestone, Fanning took to her Instagram and shared a FaceTime video chat screenshot to share her raw reaction.

In the snapshot, Fanning can be seen tearing up on a video call with Sentimental Value director Joachim Trier and his wife Helle Bendixen Trier.

"IS THIS REAL!?!?!?! IS THIS A DREAM!?!?!?! I can’t catch my breath. I am in absolute shock," Fanning exclaimed.

She continued to share her emotions, writing, "What an honor to have my first Academy Award nomination be for a film that acknowledges the power of moviemaking and family! My Mom, Grandma, Sister, and Aunt were here with me this morning to scream and hug and cry. Thank you thank you thank you. To be amongst the beautiful women in this category is truly overwhelming."

"I was equally overjoyed to see our entire “Sentimental Value” family recognized!!!!!! The gorgeous Stellan, Inga, and Renate, I will forever be in awe of you!!!!! Joachim Trier, Eskil Vogt, our editor Olivier Bugge Coutté, Maria, Andrea, Lars, our Neon team, EVERYONE INVOLVED - cheers to you all! Or as you say in Norway, Skål!!!!!!!! I am filled with so much love. The whole house got nominated!!!" she added.