Andrea Riseborough

Andrea Riseborough got the nod for the little-seen “To Leslie.” The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is reviewing whether her A-list campaign ...

Morris is a member of the academy, though many of the actors who praised Ms. “It came about because a couple of prominent people really liked the film and the performance and used their connections to promote it. Smith returned to the stage to accept the best actor trophy. Iñárritu (“Birdman”), Tom Ford (“Nocturnal Animals”) and Mike Leigh (“Happy-Go-Lucky”). (The rule book doesn’t spell out the definition of “reasonable.”) Everything must be provided in the same location where the movie was shown. Morris previously directed her in the Netflix series “Bloodline.” The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will take up the matter of Ms. Riseborough, who is white, had secured a nomination that may otherwise have gone to a Black actress like Viola Davis (“The Woman King”) or Danielle Deadwyler (“Till”). [the “Elvis” star said](https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/24/movies/austin-butler-elvis-oscar-nomination.html?action=click&pgtype=Article&state=default&module=styln-academy-awards-2023&variant=show®ion=MAIN_CONTENT_1&block=storyline_top_links_recirc)that he wished Lisa Marie Presley, [who died on Jan. Riseborough’s portrayal of a former lottery winner battling addiction in the little-seen “To Leslie” had received scant recognition on the awards circuit. There were soon questions of whether the efforts on behalf of Ms. Kate Winslet hosted a screening of the film, and during a virtual question-and-answer session with Ms.

Andrea Riseborough, an Academy Award best actress nominee for "To Leslie," may not be a name that rings many bells for the average moviegoer.

Critics of the nominations have pointed out that Viola Davis (“The Woman King”) and Danielle Deadwyler (“Till”), two Black actresses who were considered frontrunners, were not nominated for the award. “So it’s only the films and actors that can afford the campaigns that deserve recognition? And yet, not every actor has the kind of connections Riseborough does. Whether Riseborough’s nomination will actually be overturned is hard to say. Leo went on to win the award. Now, without specifically mentioning Riseborough or “To Leslie,” the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences says it is investigating this year’s campaign procedures to ensure no rules were broken. A decade ago, actress Melissa Leo staged her own photoshoot and took out her own “For Your Consideration” advertisements. The difference now is social media, making this push public rather than one done behind closed doors. Feels elitist and exclusive.” Riseborough plays the titular Leslie, in a performance widely praised by critics as some of the Leo at the time was nominated for best supporting actress for her role in 2010’s “The Fighter.” Rarely do celebrities come out with this type of support for a film they don’t star in, making Riseborough’s rapid ascent unique.

Andrea Riseborough's Oscar nomination brought a lot of welcome attention to the heartfelt indie To Leslie… and possibly some controversy.

We are conducting a review of the campaign procedures around this year’s nominees, to ensure that no guidelines were violated and to inform us whether changes to the guidelines may be needed in a new era of social media and digital communication.” Given the facts that are a matter of public record as of press time, the rapid response by the Academy to the online controversy around Riseborough’s nomination seems a bit… And to blame that on a small movie with a marvelous performance would itself be its own kind of PR fiasco and controversy. According to THR, it was McCormack, instead of the film’s distributor or producers, who then enlisted publicity firms Shelter PR and Narrative PR to help build a last minute awards campaign for Riseborough in the Best Actress category. [Variety](https://variety.com/2023/awards/awards/andrea-riseborough-oscar-nomination-campaign-to-leslie-1235500488/) read, “If you’re willing to post every day between now and Jan 17th [the last day of Oscar nomination voting], that would be amazing! At the moment, there is no public evidence of rule-breaking or actual impropriety on the part of anyone associated with To Leslie, which resulted in Andrea Riseborough being nominated for Best Actress. It is also a showcase for its acting, particularly Riseborough who wowed the critics who did see the movie with a multilayered portrait of despair and desperation. Films and performances are traditionally championed by organized campaigns masterminded by publicists working either for a film’s studio or an independent PR firm that was hired by the studio and/or producers to pay minute attention to the rules and details governing each awards body. Despite playing at a series of other festivals, the film received a straight to PVOD release date in October to accompany its extremely limited release in a handful of theaters. [Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences](https://www.denofgeek.com/the-oscars/) awakens the entire industry to reveal who will be nominated as “the best” from the year that was. That’s arguably what happened to Leslie (Riseborough), a single mother living in West Texas who wins a small fortune of $130,000 in the lottery. Riseborough even got into the category over performers who prognosticators felt were locked in for nominations like Danielle Deadwyler, who was heartbreaking in Till, and household names such as Viola Davis (The Woman King) and Margot Robbie ( [Babylon](https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/babylon-review-margot-robbie-brad-pitt/)).

It comes after British actress Andrea Riseborough scored a surprise nomination in the best actress category. | ITV National News.

With fresh revelations from our Number 10 sources, in their own words, listen to the inside story... It was one of the biggest news stories of our time - and it's still not over. [Oscars](/news/topic/oscars) film academy has announced a review of “campaign procedures” in the wake of a backlash to this year’s nominations.

Actor and podcast host accused organisation of 'paranoia' and said Riseborough is 'not undeserving' of a nomination.

It is available to rent in the UK on Prime Video. Who gives a f***?” “Apparently, the Academy of Motion Picture Sciences or whatever the f*** it is has decided to investigate Andrea Riseborough’s grassroots campaign to get her the Oscar nomination,” he said.

Oscars 2023: Paul Schrader backs Andrea Riseborough for 'Best Actress' win despite the To Leslie star's controversial nomination campaign.

However, Schrader has firmly asserted that he feels like the nomination is justified. Paul Schrader is known for writing the likes of Taxi Driver and Raging Bull, and he is seemingly not connected to To Leslie. In the aftermath, many have questioned whether this is fair.

The Academy, which organises the Oscars, has announced it is conducting a review of campaign procedures around the 2023 nominees, "to ensure that no ...

According to US entertainment site Deadline, the star wrote: "So it's only the films and actors that can afford the campaigns that deserve recognition? "Riseborough's performance is nothing short of spectacular," writes Owen Gleiberman for Variety. Watch the Oscars exclusively on Sky Showcase on Sunday 12 March from midnight. Feels elitist and exclusive and frankly very backward to me." The Academy, which organises the Oscars, has conducted a review of campaign procedures around the 2023 nominees, "to ensure that no guidelines were violated". "Because I guess it so threatens their system that they're completely bought out by corporate interests in the form of studios. "Best actress, I mean, it is extremely arbitrary considering how many extraordinary performances there have been by women; not only in this room, but Andrea Riseborough and Tang Wei, Penelope Cruz, the list goes on and on," she said. Independent artists don't deserve the attention of the Academy unless we see how it works exactly. So, we're going to look into this'." During awards season, film studios campaign, campaign, campaign - which means projects with the biggest budgets are more likely to get noticed by voters. Following the review, chief executive Bill Kramer said: "Based on concerns... [Golden Globes](https://news.sky.com/topic/golden-globes-6087), while others including the SAG awards are less well known.

A surprise Oscar nomination scored by British actress Andrea Riseborough has prompted debate in Hollywood. But did the apparently grassroots campaign which ...

Three of the advertisements referred to Renée Zellweger (who eventually won for her performance in Cold Mountain), quoting critics who said they preferred Aghdashloo's performance to hers. Viola Davis, for example, was thought to be in the running for The Woman King. The body said it wanted to confirm that "no guidelines were violated" and examine "whether changes to the guidelines may be needed in a new era of social media and digital communication". Broughton himself was a former Academy governor and head of the music branch. Lobbying is historically one of the most common rule breaches which results in a cancelled nomination. Not because she was undeserving (quite the opposite), but because of how unusual the nod was for someone who had practically no previous awards season momentum. But even if Riseborough's nomination was revoked, that doesn't necessarily mean Deadwyler or another actress would take her slot. If it's taken away, shame on them." A-listers including Gwyneth Paltrow, Edward Norton and Courteney Cox were among those who had tried to drum up support for Riseborough in the dying days of Oscar voting. [was launched for Shohreh Aghdashloo's performance](https://variety.com/2023/awards/awards/andrea-riseborough-oscar-nom-shohreh-aghdashloo-variety-ad-1235505365/) in House of Sand and Fog. [In a statement on Friday,](https://variety.com/2023/awards/awards/andrea-riseborough-to-leslie-oscars-academy-review-1235504914/) the Academy said their goal was to ensure the awards competition is "conducted in a fair and ethical manner". [Richard Roeper of the Chicago Sun-Times, who wrote:](https://variety.com/2023/awards/awards/to-leslie-andrea-riseborough-instagram-post-1235505104/) "As much as I admired [Cate] Blanchett's work in Tár, my favourite performance by a woman this year was delivered by the chameleonlike Andrea Riseborough."

Following Andrea Riseborough's surprisenomination last week, The Academy has announced it is looking into the campaigns of this year's Oscar nominees.

An anonymous member of the Marketing and Public Relations Branch told the outlet: “Do you remember that saying when you were a kid? ‘Snitches get stitches.’ Do you know how many movies and studios break the rules? The body also said it wanted to confirm “whether changes to the guidelines may be needed in a new era of social media and digital communication”.

A guerrilla campaign, which involved celebrities endorsing To Leslie actor Andrea Riseborough on social media, is being investigated by the Academy.

The Oscars are a very big deal in the US, particularly to the industry trade magazines (Variety, The Hollywood Reporter etc) that cover them all year round and make a fortune from distributors advertising their films. In early January, the actor and wellness entrepreneur posted on Instagram about seeing a “masterpiece” of a film. [Oscar nomination](https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/culture/article/all-quiet-on-the-western-front-frontrunner-oscars-2023-watch-now) should be something to celebrate. They have reporters dedicated to the awards beat who cover the rigmarole all year who essentially act similar to sports betting tipsters and stake their reputations on calling the nominees from as far out as possible. So Riseborough’s nomination is currently being investigated and she could see it rescinded (though that is very unlikely and has never happened to an acting nominee). The chameleonic actress has long been one of the most talented performers across film and TV through roles in ZeroZeroZero, Mandy and even [Matilda: The Musical](https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/culture/article/matilda-dance-routine-tiktok) which showcase an extraordinary range.

t's the moment that every actor dreams of: receiving an Academy Award nomination. But for Andrea Riseborough, last week's Best Actress nomination has ...

Christina Ricci, in a now-deleted Instagram post, said: “Seems hilarious that the ‘surprise nomination’ (meaning tons of money wasn’t spent to position this actress) of a legitimately brilliant performance is being met with an investigation... According to The Sun Winslet said Riseborough’s To Leslie’s performance was “one of the greatest performances I have ever seen in my life”. But all the pressure has been effective: the Academy Awards’ Board of Governors is set to meet today to discuss Riseborough’s nomination. she’ll be fine,” while an anonymous member of the Actor’s Branch said: “Do you know what I honestly think? An anonymous member of the Marketing and Public Relations Branch said: “[Riseborough’s] team didn’t do anything more than what I see yearly. Although Yeoh is Malaysian and recently spoke about the difficulty she found making it in Hollywood because of “this face”, while De Armas is Cuban-Spanish – there is a clear absence of black actors on the list. It hasn’t so much been her nomination that’s upset people – her performance as destitute Leslie Rowland in To Leslie is undeniably formidable – but the fact that Riseborough has, in some eyes, taken the place of a more deserving black actor. Now penniless and living on and off the streets, there are some small glimmers of hope in Leslie’s life: she’s offered a job by a motel owner, and her 20-year-old estranged son James agrees to her staying with him. Even though we had a lot of support, the idea it might actually happen seemed so far away.” It was so hard to believe it might ever happen because we really hadn’t been in the running for anything else. It could have been the rare (first?) year that we had a majority POC Best Actress lineup.” The actor has become the focal point of an ongoing row over racism in [Hollywood](/topic/hollywood).

Ms Riseborough has been nominated for Best Actress at the Oscars for her turn in To Leslie, in which she plays a drunk from West Texas who wins the lottery.

Behold the doublespeak mentality of [identity politics](https://www.spiked-online.com/topic/identity-politics/). And find Brendan on Instagram: [@burntoakboy](https://www.instagram.com/burntoakboy/) I agree with Christina Ricci that it [smacks of elitism](https://nypost.com/2023/01/30/christina-ricci-blasts-elitist-oscars-probe-into-andrea-riseboroughs-shock-nod/). Subscribe to the podcast [here](https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-brendan-oneil-show/id1436524071). [‘aunties’ and ‘uncles’](https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2012/12/11/nigerian-born-film-maker-makes-waves-in-alaska/)? The snubbing of Till proves we live in a world that is ‘aggressively committed to upholding whiteness’, [said Chukwu](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-64396730). Ms Chukwu, in contrast, is the [daughter of professors](https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2012/12/11/nigerian-born-film-maker-makes-waves-in-alaska/). Apparently, it is only thanks to the noisy backing of [‘white stars’](https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/21166120/andrea-riseborough-oscar-nomination-row/) – Kate Winslet, Gwyneth Paltrow, Cate Blanchett – that ‘white actress’ Riseborough is in the running for this most prestigious of acting gongs. She famously [went to drama school with Cheryl Tweedy](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-11675409/Andrea-Riseborough-went-stage-school-Cheryl-Oscars.html), a daughter of Newcastle’s council estates turned glam pop star. [nominated for Best Actress](https://news.sky.com/story/andrea-riseborough-what-is-the-controversy-surrounding-british-stars-oscar-nomination-12799655) at the Oscars for her turn in To Leslie, in which she plays a drunk from West Texas who wins the lottery. [Till](https://www.spiked-online.com/2023/01/19/the-use-and-abuse-of-the-emmett-till-tragedy/), failed to secure a single Oscar nom. It really does pay to have [‘famous White friends’](https://edition.cnn.com/2023/01/30/entertainment/andrea-riseborough-to-leslie-oscar-nomination-cec/index.html), says CNN.

Bruce Broughton, a former Academy governor who left the organization after his 2014 nomination was disqualified, speaks out on a familiar controversy for ...

“It’s just funny because it was a problem that we tried to address, and I was part of trying to address it,” he says. “I hope in this particular case that the Academy doesn’t buckle to the power of the majors, because it’s a big force,” he says. “I did something that was unpopular—I knew it was unpopular, but I knew why I was doing it,” he says. I just asked them to see it because I didn’t want to get lost.” “And I was the guy who took it in the neck when it actually became an issue.” “I heard all sorts of stories of what I had done—that I had used the Academy mailing list to get emails, which was nonsense,” he says now. “I don’t know how you get around a big studio, a big marketing budget, as the little film that’s just barely out there,” Broughton says. The film had no marketing budget to speak of, and Broughton—who’d served as a governor of the branch for nearly two decades—wanted to give himself a shot. I still have a large phone list, but it has nothing to do with the Academy.” In fact, the issue of equal access and opportunity was of great concern to Broughton back when he served as a governor. Online, Riseborough received rapturous praise mostly from white, famous, successful Hollywood stars, which raised a few eyebrows given that a similar effort did not—and has yet to—materialize for actresses of color in low-budget contenders. You just aren’t.” If no one’s creating it for you, the logic goes, you must create it yourself. The methods by which these stars—many of whom are Academy members—both became aware of and then supported the campaign have been scrutinized since Riseborough earned the nomination.

Nomination for performance in scant-seen indie drama has Hollywood talking.

“Furthermore, any academy member who has authorized, executed or otherwise enabled a campaign activity that is determined by the board of governors to have undermined the letter or spirit of these regulations may be subject to suspension of membership or expulsion from the academy.” Those who supported Riseborough saw in the campaign — no billboards on Sunset, no “For Your Consideration” ads, just a deep Rolodex — a groundbreaking way to circumvent traditional Oscar rituals. In a since-deleted post, actress Christina Ricci wrote of the backlash to Riseborough’s nomination: “So it’s only the films and actors that can afford the campaigns that deserve recognition? [was disqualified after it was revealed he had emailed music branch members to call attention to the song’s submission](https://apnews.com/article/d62264e8709047e1a4210f1feaea115d). “Till” director Chinonye Chukwu, in a post on Instagram, suggested the system had failed. “It was so hard to believe it might ever happen because we really hadn’t been in the running for anything else. Riseborough’s performance in “To Leslie” For a movie that has grossed $27,322 at the box office, “To Leslie” and Riseborough have made a lot of noise. She played Stalin’s daughter in “The Death of Stalin” (2017). But Riseborough’s nomination — and the strong response it’s engendered — has disrupted this year’s Oscar season, with potential repercussions for the Academy Awards in March and the bids of all future Oscar hopefuls. She made an impression as Riggan’s girlfriend in “Birdman” (2014). She appeared in Mike Leigh’s “Happy-Go-Lucky” (2008).

“Based on concerns that surfaced last week around the 'To Leslie' awards campaign, the Academy began a review into the film's campaigning tactics. The Academy ...

As always, thank you for upholding the values of the Academy—our members help to define who we are as an organization. The purpose of the Academy’s campaign regulations is to ensure a fair and ethical awards process—these are core values of the Academy. It is apparent that components of these regulations must be clarified to help create a better framework for respectful, inclusive, and unbiased campaigning. Updates and revisions to rules and regulations could arrive following the “We have confidence in the integrity of our nomination and voting procedures and support genuine grassroots campaigns for outstanding performances.” The Academy strives to create an environment where votes are based solely on the artistic and technical merits of the eligible films and achievements,” he concluded.

British actor's surprise inclusion in the best actress category will not be disqualified after accusations of unfair tactics although 'responsible parties' ...

Accusations of unfair tactics were raised and the Academy [announced](https://www.theguardian.com/film/2023/jan/27/oscars-campaign-procedures-andrea-riseborough-backlash) an internal review of campaign procedures. The film is being re-released in cinemas after only making $27,000 (£21,936) upon release. The academy strives to create an environment where votes are based solely on the artistic and technical merits of the eligible films and achievements.” “The Academy has determined the activity in question does not rise to the level that the film’s nomination should be rescinded. An official Academy rule states that “any tactic that singles out ‘the competition’ by name or titles is expressly forbidden”. “Based on concerns that surfaced last week around the To Leslie awards campaign, the Academy began a review into the film’s campaigning tactics,” a statement read today.

Andrea Riseborough's best lead actress Oscar nomination for To Leslie will stand, the Academy said on Tuesday, although the body expressed “concern” over ...

Most Academy members who spoke to Screen under condition of anonymity said they did not think Riseborough’s nomination should be rescinded. The Academy strives to create an environment where votes are based solely on the artistic and technical merits of the eligible films and achievements.” The Academy board met on Tuesday and CEO Bill Kramer said after the meeting: ”Based on concerns that surfaced last week around the To Leslie awards campaign, the Academy began a review into the film’s campaigning tactics.

The campaign for the British actress sparked a Hollywood debate after her surprise nomination.

"These changes will be made after this awards cycle and will be shared with our membership. Blanchett and Yeoh were nominated for best actress, along with Ana de Armas and Michelle Williams. Riseborough has not been accused of wrongdoing.

Nomination for performance in scant-seen indie drama has Hollywood talking.

“Furthermore, any academy member who has authorized, executed or otherwise enabled a campaign activity that is determined by the board of governors to have undermined the letter or spirit of these regulations may be subject to suspension of membership or expulsion from the academy.” Those who supported Riseborough saw in the campaign — no billboards on Sunset, no “For Your Consideration” ads, just a deep Rolodex — a groundbreaking way to circumvent traditional Oscar rituals. In a since-deleted post, actress Christina Ricci wrote of the backlash to Riseborough’s nomination: “So it’s only the films and actors that can afford the campaigns that deserve recognition? [was disqualified after it was revealed he had emailed music branch members to call attention to the song’s submission](https://apnews.com/article/d62264e8709047e1a4210f1feaea115d). “Till” director Chinonye Chukwu, in a post on Instagram, suggested the system had failed. “It was so hard to believe it might ever happen because we really hadn’t been in the running for anything else. Riseborough’s performance in “To Leslie” For a movie that has grossed $27,322 at the box office, “To Leslie” and Riseborough have made a lot of noise. She played Stalin’s daughter in “The Death of Stalin” (2017). But Riseborough’s nomination — and the strong response it’s engendered — has disrupted this year’s Oscar season, with potential repercussions for the Academy Awards in March and the bids of all future Oscar hopefuls. She made an impression as Riggan’s girlfriend in “Birdman” (2014). She appeared in Mike Leigh’s “Happy-Go-Lucky” (2008).

The organization investigated whether an Oscars campaign for the “To Leslie” actress Andrea Riseborough had violated rules.

Ms. Davis and Ms. 14, Ms. Fisher wrote that voters should select Ms. Riseborough and the film’s director, called Ms. Kate Winslet, during a virtual question-and-answer session with Ms.