Throughout the movie, Riseborough's character fights to restore her life and her relationships. and then loses it all, damaging her relationship with her son in the process. The British actor plays Leslie, a single mother from West Texas who wins the lottery. 'Just a lot of conversations and questioning everything.' Andrea Riseborough Andrea Riseborough in 'To Leslie.' Momentum Pictures via YouTubeĪndrea Riseborough earned a best actress nomination for 'To Leslie,' an under-the-radar indie turned Oscar darling. 'It was kind of like a slow process of discovering who not just the movie star was, but who was Norma Gene,' she told Willie. The rising star, who played Monroe in the film, joined Willie Geist on TODAY last September to talk about her journey transforming into the Hollywood icon. Michelle Yeoh is making history with her first Oscar nomination: She's the first-ever Asian best actress nominee for her role in “Everything Everywhere All at Once.”

Michelle Yeoh Michelle Yeoh is making history. Butler has left the role of Elvis behind him - but has it left him? The actor’s voice notably changed thanks to vocal training for the movie. While Butler is currently in a relationship with Kaia Gerber, he credits his ex-girlfriend Vanessa Hudgens for encouraging him to pursue the role. I sort of think of it as a way to honor her.” It feels kind of strange to celebrate at a time of such deep grief. “It’s the same thing with Elvis, I wish that they could be in these moments. “I think about how much I wish she was here right now to get to celebrate with me,” Butler said. He said his mind was on the late Lisa Marie Presley, who died days after he won the Golden Globe for playing her father.

“I woke up to about 20 missed calls from my agent, manager and everybody,” he said. Butler called in to TODAY with Hoda and Jenna to share his reaction.

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