Oscars 2019: Rami Malek on ‘emotional moment’ of nomination

Oscar nominations were announced this morning, and many stars are responding after being recognized by the Academy.

Rami Malek scored a nod for best actor in a leading role for “Bohemian Rhapsody” with his portrayal of Freddie Mercury.

Malek told “Good Morning America” he was in Paris when he heard the news.

“I guess there are words you just don’t expect hearing in your life and one is that you’ve been nominated for an Oscar,” Malek said over the phone. “It’s an emotional moment.”

Malek said he’s “proud and happy” not only for himself, but for the other nominations the film received including sound mixing, sound editing, film editing and best picture.

“It’s just a beautiful day,” he added.

Malek said the first person he’s going to call is Queen’s lead guitarist Brian May to celebrate the honors.

“It’s going to be a really, really special day and one that I have no doubt I will never forget the rest of my life, so, yeah, I will call Queen, the band, immediately,” he said.

“A Star Is Born” had a big morning with multiple honors in several categories including Bradley Cooper’s nomination for best actor, Lady Gaga’s nod for best actress and best original song for “Shallow.”

“Shallow” co-writer Mark Ronson told “GMA” that he was in an airport when he learned he was nominated for best original song.

“I was really excited and wanted to hug someone, but have to wait until I get home,” Ronson said, adding that he and the cast knew the song was special.

This is Ronson’s first Oscar nomination.

Richard E. Grant told “GMA” he was at a restaurant in Notting Hill in London when he heard of his first-ever nod for his role as a supporting actor in “Can You Ever Forgive Me?”

“I think people thought that some major thing had happened at my table because they saw a 61 and three-quarter-year-old man burst into tears,” Grant said over the phone. “I don’t think [that’s] what you usually see in the middle of a restaurant in the middle of the day.”

He went on, “I’m absolutely levitating and I cannot believe the generosity of the American Academy giving me this incredible honor nomination.”

Grant also opened up about his co-star Melissa McCarthy’s nomination for best actress in a leading role.

“I count myself the luckiest man to have worked with her because it was instant love,” Grant said. “I’m so thrilled that she got nominated.”