Golden Globes: Nominees' Reactions

<A HREF='http://movies.aol.com/celebrity/keira-knightley/339282/main' target='_blank'><FONT COLOR='#2864B4'>Keira Knightley</font></a> (<A HREF='http://movies.aol.com/movie/atonement/26636/main' target='_blank'><FONT COLOR='#2864B4'>'Atonement'</font></a>)

<b>Best Actress, Drama</b> "I was sitting in my living room actually nursing a hangover when my agent sent a text saying congratulations." <br><P align="right">-- Access Hollywood

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<A HREF='http://movies.aol.com/celebrity/julia-roberts/60634/main' target='_blank'><FONT COLOR='#2864B4'>Julia Roberts </font></a> (<A HREF='http://movies.aol.com/movie/charlie-wilsons-war/23212/main' target='_blank'><FONT COLOR='#2864B4'>'Charlie Wilson's War'</font></a>)

<b>Best Supporting Actress</b> "Usually the triumph of my day is everybody making it to the potty, so yes, I think it's thrilling."<br><P align="right"> -- Today

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<A HREF='http://movies.aol.com/celebrity/nikki-blonsky/476673/main' target='_blank'><FONT COLOR='#2864B4'>Nikki Blonsky</font></a> (<A HREF='http://movies.aol.com/movie/hairspray-2007/22983/main' target='_blank'><FONT COLOR='#2864B4'>'Hairspray'</font></a>)

<b>Best Actress, Comedy or Musical</b> "I was screaming and crying. I actually threw a table. I was freaking out." <br><P align="right">-- Associated Press

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<A HREF='http://television.aol.com/celebrity/christina-applegate/2003/main' target='_blank'><FONT COLOR='#2864B4'> Christina Applegate</font></a> (<A HREF=' http://television.aol.com/show/samantha-who/1342103/main' target='_blank'><FONT COLOR='#2864B4'>'Samantha Who?'</font></a>)

<b>Best Actress, TV Series, Comedy</b> "I feel fantastic about it. I'm so excited. The show has been embraced, and I'm grateful. It's a good day. Now comes the task of finding what to wear." <br><P align="right">-- Hollywood Reporter

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<A HREF='http://movies.aol.com/celebrity/ryan-gosling/279096/main' target='_blank'><FONT COLOR='#2864B4'>Ryan Gosling</font></a> (<A HREF=' http://movies.aol.com/movie/lars-and-the-real-girl/26289/main' target='_blank'><FONT COLOR='#2864B4'>'Lars and the Real Girl'</font></a>)

<b>Best Actor, Comedy or Musical</b> "I was in a bed when I got this screaming, crying call from my sister. I thought something terrible had happened. Then my mother called and it was even worse. Eventually I deciphered the news. It was great that they were excited but I didn't know why they were so hysterical. They just see [gift] bags and swag rooms in their future." <br><P align="right">-- Variety

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<A HREF='http://television.aol.com/celebrity/glenn-close/13725/main' target='_blank'><FONT COLOR='#2864B4'>Glenn Close </font></a> (<A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/damages/1274934/main' target='_blank'><FONT COLOR='#2864B4'>'Damages'</font></a>)

<b>Best Actress, TV Series, Drama</b> "My least favorite part is trying to figure out what to wear. Everything else is pretty much wonderful." <br><P align="right">-- Associated Press

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<A HREF='http://movies.aol.com/celebrity/helena-bonham-carter/7266/main' target='_blank'><FONT COLOR='#2864B4'>Helena Bonham Carter</font></a> (<A HREF='http://movies.aol.com/movie/sweeney-todd-the-demon-barber-of-fleet-street/26627/main' target='_blank'><FONT COLOR='#2864B4'>'Sweeney Todd'</font></a>)

<b>Best Actress, Comedy or Musical</b> "We're in the hospital because I'm supposed to have a baby tomorrow. It comes at a time when there's a larger event happening, an event almost as large as my stomach right now. At the moment I'm concentrating on one contraction at a time."<br><P align="right">-- Variety

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<A HREF='http://movies.aol.com/celebrity/judd-apatow/188203/main' target='_blank'><FONT COLOR='#2864B4'>Judd Apatow</font></a> (producer,<A HREF=' http://movies.aol.com/movie/walk-hard-the-dewey-cox-story/27117/main' target='_blank'><FONT COLOR='#2864B4'>'Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story'</font></a>)

<b>Best Original Song</b> "I'm very proud of John C. Reilly [who was nominated for best actor, comedy or musical] and even more proud of Dewey Cox. Dewey would have loved this if he wasn't dead." <br><P align="right">-- Cinematical.com

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<A HREF='http://television.aol.com/celebrity/tina-fey/336261/main' target='_blank'><FONT COLOR='#2864B4'>Tina Fey</font></a> (<A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/30-rock/942767/main ' target='_blank'><FONT COLOR='#2864B4'>'30 Rock'</font></a>)

<B>Best Actress, TV Series, Comedy</b> "I am excited and very grateful to the Hollywood Foreign Press, and I look forward to being the least glamorous person at the Golden Globe Awards."<br><P align="right">-- Usmagazine.com

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<A HREF='http://movies.aol.com/celebrity/john-travolta/71670/main' target='_blank'><FONT COLOR='#2864B4'>John Travolta </font></a> (<A HREF='http://movies.aol.com/movie/hairspray-2007/22983/main' target='_blank'><FONT COLOR='#2864B4'>'Hairspray'</font></a>)

<b>Best Actor, Comedy or Musical</b> "As I get older, I get more appreciative of this because they're few and far between, so the response is more delightful because when you're young, you think it's gonna happen every year and of course it doesn't, it happens once in a blue moon. It's nice to know there are some good things about getting older." <br><P align="right">-- Variety

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<A HREF='http://television.aol.com/celebrity/hugh-laurie/40810/main' target='_blank'><FONT COLOR='#2864B4'>Hugh Laurie</font></a> (<A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/house/113097/main' target='_blank'><FONT COLOR='#2864B4'>'House'</font></a>)

<b>Best Actor, TV Series, Drama</b> "I have to emphasize how much I owe to David Shore and all the writers on House. Without them, I wouldn't even know how to finish this sentence without ... you know ..." <br><P align="right">-- Usmagazine.com

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<A HREF='http://movies.aol.com/celebrity/jodie-foster/90220/main' target='_blank'><FONT COLOR='#2864B4'>Jodie Foster</font></a> (<A HREF='http://movies.aol.com/movie/the-brave-one/23567/main ' target='_blank'><FONT COLOR='#2864B4'>'The Brave One'</font></a>)

<b>Best Actress, Drama</b> "The nomination is so exciting and surprising at the same time. Never saw it coming .. It's strange to continue to feel a character in your blood long after it wraps.The experience of playing her has moved me deeper than anything I can remember. I can't wait to have some rubber chicken and listen to the unscripted banter with all of those fine actresses."<br><P align="right"> -- LA Times

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<A HREF='http://movies.aol.com/celebrity/javier-bardem/3887/main' target='_blank'><FONT COLOR='#2864B4'>Javier Bardem</font></a> (<A HREF='http://movies.aol.com/movie/no-country-for-old-men/25145/main' target='_blank'><FONT COLOR='#2864B4'>'No Country for Old Men'</font></a>)

<b>Best Supporting Actor</b> "Working with the Coens has always been a dream of mine, and to be recognized for my work in one of their films is truly an honor. Muchas gracias to the Hollywood Foreign Press Association!" <br><P align="right">-- Access Hollywood

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<A HREF='http://television.aol.com/celebrity/mary-louise-parker/55116/main ' target='_blank'><FONT COLOR='#2864B4'>Mary-Louise Parker</font></a> (<A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/weeds/706490/main' target='_blank'><FONT COLOR='#2864B4'>'Weeds'</font></a>)

<b>Best Actress, TV Series, Comedy</b> "I was making waffles for my kids, then my phone rang and my publicist called saying I was nominated. And I noticed this strange smell, and the waffles were burning, and the smoke alarm went off."<br><P align="right">-- Access Hollywood

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<A HREF='http://movies.aol.com/celebrity/james-l-brooks/83155/main' target='_blank'><FONT COLOR='#2864B4'>James L. Brooks</font></a> (producer, <A HREF='http://movies.aol.com/movie/the-simpsons-movie/25739/main' target='_blank'><FONT COLOR='#2864B4'>'The Simpsons Movie'</font></a>)

<b>Best Animated Film</b> "I had the feeling that any human being should have when the phone suddenly rings at 5 a.m. -- that something bad has happened. It was somebody telling me I was nominated, but by then I had already put five bullets in the wall."<br><P align="right"> -- Variety

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<A HREF='http://movies.aol.com/celebrity/george-clooney/13722/main' target='_blank'><FONT COLOR='#2864B4'>George Clooney</font></a> (<A HREF='http://movies.aol.com/movie/michael-clayton/27887/main' target='_blank'><FONT COLOR='#2864B4'>'Michael Clayton'</font></a>)

<b>Best Actor, Drama</b> "It did, good! That's nice to know. Of course I'm happy about it. I'm very proud of the movie." <br><P align="right">-- Access Hollywood

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<A HREF='http://movies.aol.com/celebrity/ellen-page/360080/main' target='_blank'><FONT COLOR='#2864B4'>Ellen Page</font></a> (<A HREF=' http://movies.aol.com/movie/juno/24692/main' target='_blank'><FONT COLOR='#2864B4'>'Juno'</font></a>)

<b>Best Actress, Comedy or Musical</b> "It's lovely. I was actually at the 'Today' show when the nominations were announced. I have a dinner tonight and then I head back to Nova Scotia where I'm sure there'll be a celebration of sorts."<br><P align="right">-- Associated Press

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<A HREF='http://television.aol.com/celebrity/ricky-gervais/373404/main' target='_blank'><FONT COLOR='#2864B4'>Ricky Gervais</font></a> (<A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/extras/762036/main ' target='_blank'><FONT COLOR='#2864B4'>'Extras'</font></a>)

<b>Best Actor, TV Series, Comedy</b> "If Steve Carell wins I'm going up there like he did for me [at the Emmy Awards] and I'm going to keep it. I don't care if he goes down for his ... Actually I do, because I want 'The Office' to be syndicated. I'm all for forgiveness, I just deserve the Emmy, really. What good is it to him with my name on it?" <br><P align="right">-- Hollywood Reporter

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<A HREF='http://movies.aol.com/celebrity/amy-adams/273224/main' target='_blank'><FONT COLOR='#2864B4'>Amy Adams</font></a> (<A HREF='http://movies.aol.com/movie/enchanted/24547/main' target='_blank'><FONT COLOR='#2864B4'>'Enchanted'</font></a>)

<b>Best Actress, Comedy or Musical</b> "'Enchanted' has been a wonderful experience for me. I am grateful for my cast mates, the crew, Disney and everyone involved with making the film. It's been magical." <br><P align="right">-- Access Hollywood

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<A HREF='http://movies.aol.com/celebrity/saoirse-ronan/440773/main' target='_blank'><FONT COLOR='#2864B4'>Saoirse Ronan</font></a> (<A HREF='http://movies.aol.com/movie/atonement/26636/main' target='_blank'><FONT COLOR='#2864B4'>'Atonement'</font></a>)

<b>Best Supporting Actress</b> "We're all jumping around at the moment. It's just fantastic. I'm working today, so I don't know whether I'll be able to celebrate, but we'll probably have a nice dinner when we get home from work." <br><P align="right">-- Associated Press

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<A HREF='http://television.aol.com/celebrity/jon-hamm/301544/main' target='_blank'><FONT COLOR='#2864B4'>Jon Hamm</font></a> (<A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/mad-men/1342134/main' target='_blank'><FONT COLOR='#2864B4'>'Mad Men'</font></a>)

<b>Best Actor, TV Series, Drama</b> "In the space of about five minutes I got 14 phone calls. It's been amazing. I just spoke to ['Mad Men' creator] Matt (Weiner) and we were both laughing that it was almost two years ago when we were doing the pilot."<br><P align="right">-- Variety

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<A HREF='http://television.aol.com/celebrity/jaime-pressly/239140/main' target='_blank'><FONT COLOR='#2864B4'>Jaime Pressly</font></a> (<A HREF=' http://television.aol.com/show/my-name-is-earl/165651/main' target='_blank'><FONT COLOR='#2864B4'>'My Name Is Earl'</font></a>)

<b>Best Supporting Actress, TV</b> "I can't believe it. This is the most amazing year of my life. I had my first child, turned 30, won an Emmy and here I am with my first Golden Globe nomination. Life just doesn't get much better than this."<br><P align="right">-- Access Hollywood

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<A HREF='http://television.aol.com/celebrity/oprah-winfrey/76901/main' target='_blank'>Oprah Winfrey</a> and <A HREF='http://movies.aol.com/celebrity/kate-forte/233698/main' target='_blank'><FONT COLOR='#2864B4'>Kate Forte</font></a> (<A HREF='http://movies.aol.com/movie/the-great-debaters/29834/main' target='_blank'><FONT COLOR='#2864B4'>'The Great Debaters'</font></a>)

<b>Best Picture, Drama</b> "We are grateful to the Hollywood Foreign Press Association for recognizing 'The Great Debaters' with this nomination. This film is a tribute to all those who strive to exceed expectations, especially those who were determined to be successful in a time when no one thought they could. We are very proud of this film, its message and its artistry."<br><P align="right">-- Access Hollywood

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