The Golden Globes 2015 nominations have been revealed and nominees Emma Stone, Reese Witherspoon, Jake Gyllenhaal and more have express their gratitude for the recognition.
Things are looking great for Stone and Michael Keaton's "Birdman," which leads the pack with seven nominations in total. Benedict Cumberbatch's "The Imitation Game" and the highly acclaimed "Boyhood" trail right behind with five Golden Globe nods each.
Check out what the nominated celebrities have to say below!
This is the second time Stone has been nominated for a Golden Globe award, the first time being back in 2011 for "Easy A." However, Andrew Garfield's lady love was still caught by surprise by her latest nod.
"I have no words. I am so incredibly honored and grateful for this and feel insanely lucky to have had the chance to work with Alejandro, Michael, Edward, and the whole cast and crew of the beautiful madness that is Birdman," she said via ABC News.
"Now can someone please explain who this 'Meryl Streep' woman is?!" she adding jokingly.
Clive Owen also earned himself a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor in a TV Series (Drama) for his role in "The Knick" and here's what he had to say about it:
"This nomination is also a testament to the writers of The Knick who provided such rich and riveting material, the fantastic cast and of course to the great Steven Soderbergh. A huge thank you to them and of course the Hollywood Foreign Press for this wonderful honor."
Reese Witherspoon has gaining a lot of attention for her challenging role in "Wild," which included the Golden Globes award-giving body which has nominated her for Best Actress in a Motion Picture (Drama). Check out how Witherspoon reacted:
"I'm extremely thankful that the film is being recognized in this way. WILD is truly my baby and was a labor of love from the beginning. Cheryl Strayed was so brave in putting her life's journey into words and it makes me happy that this type of recognition will hopefully drive more people to experience it on film?."
Keira Knightley, who stars opposite the hunky Benedict Cumberbatch in "The Imitation Game," has landed a Golden Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture. According to the actress:
"I felt so lucky to have portrayed Joan Clarke, such an extraordinary woman who defied convention and was part of a moment in history. Thank you to the Hollywood Foreign press for this honor, and for recognizing our film. I can't wait to celebrate with everyone. "
"Big Eyes" star Amy Adams also added another Golden Globe nod to her growing resume and this time it's for Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy. Adams said:
"Thank you to the Hollywood Foreign Press for this honor. It's so exciting to be nominated for a film I really enjoyed making and I'm so proud to have been a part of Tim Burton's vision in sharing Margaret Keane's story alongside Christoph."
"Fargo's" Allison Tolman, who landed a Golden Globe nod for Best Actress in a TV Miniseries or Motion Picture, had this to say about her nomination:
“Saying I'm excited about Fargo's Golden Globe nominations is a bit of an understatement. I'm over the moon. This project changed my life in incredibly concrete ways so win, lose, or draw- I'm just thrilled to keep the dream (and the, party) going a little longer.”
Jake Gyllenhaal, who has been nominated for his role in "Nightcrawler" as Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture—Drama, said:
"Thank you to the Hollywood Foreign Press for this recognition. It was my job to fit into the skin of this ridiculously original person Dan Gilroy had written on the page, and I loved every ounce of this opportunity. I'm incredibly grateful to Dan and the fantastic team on Nightcrawler."
Lena Dunham, "Girls," Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series—Comedy or Musical:
"It's a true joy to return to the Golden Globes this year. We are so grateful to the HFPA for their continued recognition, and we at Girls are honored to share a category with such formally daring, forward-thinking shows. We are mega-fans of every one of these programs. As for my fellow comedy actresses, this category continues to be my dream sleepover."
Eddie Redmayne, "The Theory of Everthing," Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture—Drama:
"I was in the middle of attempting to do all my holiday shopping in a day when I got the call. I am beyond thrilled to be nominated alongside such a stunning quartet of actors. The fact that Felicity, Jóhann, and the film are nominated means the world. I am hugely grateful to the HFPA – and to Professor Stephen Hawking for his personal support in helping me to share his story with the world."
Viola Davis, "How to Get Away With Murder," Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series—Drama:
"Thank you Hollywood Foreign Press for this honor. I'm so thrilled."
Well it looks like it's going to be an interesting and exciting awards show for this season, especially with comedians Tina Fey and Amy Poehler returning to host the highly anticipated telecast for the third time in a row, New York Daily News noted.
Celebrities and fans alike can find out which stars and movies will dominate the first major awards show in 2015 when the 72nd Golden Globe Awards airs on Sunday, Jan. 11.