"Being nominated for an Oscar is an incredible honor and these last few months have been beyond my wildest dreams,” the actress—who earned Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy for the film at the 2024 Golden Globes—said in a Jan. 23 statement obtained by E! News. "Truly there are no words to fully express my joy and overwhelming gratitude for this recognition. Not only for me but for what this film represents. I am deeply humbled."
"This is a time of incredible contrasts and right now, my heart is with my friends, family, neighbors, and community here in LA," she continued. "The fires have devastated so many lives but to see the way our community has united leaves me in awe of the resilience and compassion that defines us, and this moment is a reminder of how incredible we are when we stand together.”
Karla, who is also up for Best Actress and who's made history as the first openly trans actress to be nominated for an Oscar, also reacted to the milestone, writing on Instagram, "Thank you so much @theacademy@emiliaperezfilm."
"Picking my head up in between sobs to say thank you so much to @theacademy for this unfathomable recognition," she wrote on Instagram. "i cannot stop crying, to no one’s surprise."
As for when and where you can watch these celebrities vie for the coveted golden statuette? Tune in Sunday, March 2 at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT live on ABC.
Keep reading for more stars' reactions to their 2025 Oscar nominations.