“You don’t feel anything really; it’s sort of like being punched, nicely.” —On being nominated for a BAFTA and an Oscar
“I hope we’re relatively young. I really like all the actresses that were with us on the cover.” —On being on the cover of Vanity Fair’s Young Hollywood issue
“It was quite an effort to get into them” —Referring to her shoes
“Everybody keeps saying that they should be jealous of me.” —Referring to working with Robert Pattinson and George Clooney in the past year
“What’s really great about this is it’s right in the middle of the city so there’s pubs on the side of the road, there’s people hanging out; you’re right in the thick of it.” —On the difference between awards shows in Los Angeles and London
“There’s going to be quite a few parties; we’ll see which ones I’ll go to.” —When asked if he will be partying with Brad Pitt and George Clooney
“I would probably say a strong mix of the two.” —On being asked whether her own style is more Bella or Joan Jett
“It’s not too bad. I like these kind of things because there’s a sort of buzz, there’s a really great atmosphere, and everyone’s excited.” —When asked if she’s feeling overwhelmed with awards season and all the paparazzi
“By my definition, it’s completely and utterly crazy. I’m still trying to comprehend.” —When asked about his crazy year
“Brad is a right-stuff, true-core actor. Nothing more thrilling than working with someone like that.” —Referring to working with Brad Pitt
“I have a hard time feeling present and feeling the ground. I’ve been watching these events for years from my living room and now that I’m here I don’t always feel that I’m here.”
“He’s a goofball. It’s not work at all, it’s a playground. If you’ve ever met him he’s pure charm.” —On working with George
“I quite enjoyed it, actually. There are worse ways to spend your day than locking lips with that man.” —After being asked what it was like to work with Colin Firth
“I didn’t used to do a bunch of red carpets all the time, so that’s a big change!” —On being asked how her life has changed since starring in Precious.
“No, I wasn’t shocked. She showed up as Mariah and then all of that got taken away.” —On whether she was shocked to see Mariah in Precious without all of her glitz and glamour.
“It’s far too much effort. A shower and I walk out the door!” —On being done up in fake tans and bleached hair for A Single Man
“The pressure is so off, it’s just fantastic!” —On not being nominated and enjoying her time at the BAFTAs