DALLAS BUYERS CLUB Gets 6 Oscar Nominations

This morning the Academy Awards nominations were announced and DALLAS BUYERS CLUB was rewarded with six nominations: Best Picture (Robbie Brenner & Rachel Winter); Actor in a Leading Role (Matthew McConaughey); Actor in a Supporting Role (Jared Leto); Writing, Original Screenplay (Craig Borten & Melisa Wallack); Film Editing (John Mac McMurphy & Martin Pensa); and Makeup And Hairstyling (Adruitha Lee & Robin Mathews). The DALLAS BUYERS CLUB nominees immediately responded with gratitude and appreciation.

Matthew McConaughey responded, "I am honored and grateful for this nomination. I love working in an industry and craft that inspires me daily and allows me to tell stories that translate humanities and move people. I share this with the entire DALLAS BUYERS CLUB family of filmmakers, cast, and crew -- and the real-life Ron Woodroofs and Rayons who continue to fight and live with dignity. Thank you."

Jared Leto added: "I am absolutely blown away by this incredible nomination. I never in my life thought I would have the opportunity to even write these words. Thank you so much to all my fellow AMPAS acting branch members for this honor. Today you not only honor me but also all those around the world living with AIDS and all those we have lost to this disease. Thank you for recognizing them and recognizing their struggle through DALLAS BUYERS CLUB. This was a fascinating story told by a group of incredibly passionate and committed filmmakers who wanted to create something special and shine a light on a unique and important story. I'm proud to be a part of this celebration and so very grateful to you all. A huge congratulations to Matthew McConaughey, Robbie Brenner, Rachel Winter, Craig Borten, Melisa Wallack, Jean-Marc Vall'ee, Martin Pensa, Adruitha Lee, and Robin Mathews."

The screenwriters Craig Borten & Melisa Wallack responded, "We are stunned and honored. What a perfect culmination to such an amazing 20-year journey. Thank you, members of the Academy."

And the film's producers Robbie Brenner and Rachel Winter have commented, "After a journey of two decades to bring DALLAS BUYERS CLUB to the screen, receiving an Oscar nomination in the Best Picture category is both an honor and an incredible milestone. This nomination -- and those of Matthew, Jared, Craig & Melisa, and our editing and makeup/hair artisans -- is an amazing victory for the entire team led by our director Jean-Marc Vall'ee, who worked so hard to show the world Ron Woodroof's inspirational story - which still resonates today. We are humbled and thrilled that the Academy has recognized our work as producers, and we thank the AMPAS Members."

Hairstylist Adruitha Lee, nominated with Robin Matthews for Make Up & Hairstyling, exclaimed, "I am beside myself with excitement to receive my first Academy Award nomination! DALLAS BUYERS CLUB was the little movie that could, and did. My research for this film came straight out of my 1980s appointment book from my old salon in the South. Later, I had to run over that wig of Rayon's at least a dozen times with my car to make it look right for her. I want to thank Matthew McConaguhey and Jared Leto for 'going there' with me, and I want to thank our director Jean-Marc Vall'ee for believing in me, my work, and all my efforts to bring his vision to life. And, thank you Academy members!"

John Mac McMurphy & Martin Pensa, nominated for Film Editing Oscar, announced, "To be nominated in such fine company for the film industry's highest honor is overwhelming. We share in this recognition with our colleagues, thanking the AMPAS Members for recognizing the work that we did on our labor of love, DALLAS BUYERS CLUB."

And Jean-Marc Vall'ee, the film's director, reached out to all with his comment: "What a beautiful way to continue the incredible adventure that has been DALLAS BUYERS CLUB. My collaborators and I have had an amazing time making this film. Today we all share a collective sense of pride as we have had the opportunity to spotlight a part of history that's both beautiful and sometimes painful to remember, and been able to tell a story which has touched the hearts of many."