Leonardo DiCaprio’s newest Oscar nomination has his fans going nuts over his journey to winning one of the coveted film awards, one that started two decades ago.
On Thursday, the actor was nominated for “The Wolf of Wall Street,” his fourth Academy Award nomination. “I am deeply humbled by this honor,” DiCaprio said of the nod.
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He added, “‘The Wolf of Wall Street’ has been a passion project of mine, and I found the role to be one of the most challenging and rewarding of my career. Congratulations to all of my fellow nominees and thank you to the Academy for this extraordinary recognition.”
The nom represents his latest opportunity for a win since earning his first nomination in 1993 for Best Supporting Actor for “What’s Eating Gilbert Grape?” Nominations for “The Aviator” and “Blood Diamond” followed, yet DiCaprio has yet to win an award.
And the 0-3 record has clearly become an aggravation for his fans. They’re proving to be very gifted at expressing their desire for the actor to finally win. DiCaprio’s statement was very humbled, but his fans’ reactions ranged from hopeful to crazy, sometimes violent levels.
Take a look at some of what the Leo fandom is saying on Twitter:
If Leo doesn’t win an oscar this year, I’m actually going to blow up Hollywood. Gonna let it burn. Just gonna stand there and watch it burn.
— Dina Michelle (@dinaamichelle) January 16, 2014
@AnjaWintour UGH. Side note: if Leo doesn’t get an Oscar this year I’m going to punch a baby in the mouth.. But not really.
— Venezia Fanner (@VeeLovesMusic) January 16, 2014
IF LEO DOESNT GET AN OSCAR THIS YEAR I WILL THROW A FIT
— Baddest Bitches (@Baddest_Bitches) January 16, 2014
So The Wolf of Wall Street is out on Friday – and I’m also guessing that Leo DiCaprio won’t get an Oscar either. Sort it out Academy!
— Tom (@Tomtheycallme) January 16, 2014
Leo DiCaprio better win that damn Oscar. Long overdue.
— Chase Dechnik (@ChaseDech) January 16, 2014
If leo doesn’t win an oscar this year I will burn the academy to the ground like he’s brilliant just give him what he deserves #loveleo
Leo is nominated for an Oscar AGAIN and if he doesn’t win I will CRYYY
— Alejandra (@alepinkmann) January 16, 2014
I hope Leo Dicaprio wins an Oscar for Best Actor !! Please Lord give the man a Break
— Brandon Mohan (@TheBrandonMohan) January 16, 2014
Awww yaaayy Leo got nominated for an oscar! Pleaseee win, his acceptance speech just has to be one word: “finally.”
— Aya Gad (@_ohmygad) January 16, 2014
I say this every year but 2014 it’s serious. If Leo doesn’t win an Oscar, I am DONE. Cars will explode, houses will burn, the whole 9 yards.
— Elisabeth Jackson (@Elisabethh_J) January 13, 2014
If leo doesn’t win an oscar this year I will burn the academy to the ground like he’s brilliant just give him what he deserves #loveleo
If Leo doesn’t win the oscar this year for “Wolf” I lose all hope #OscarNoms
— Jordan Belfort (@DrewMulcahy) January 16, 2014
Leo D C better get an Oscar or we riot!
— Nabil Bentaleb (@Banksy0000) January 16, 2014
Leo is nominated for an Oscar AGAIN and if he doesn’t win I will CRYYY
— Alejandra (@alepinkmann) January 16, 2014
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