Kristen Stewart Doesn't Care About The Spencer Oscar Buzz

Kristen Stewart has come a long way since playing Bella Swan in the "Twilight" movies. The actress recently starred in the oceanic thriller "Underwater" and the lesbian Christmas rom-com "Happiest Season," plus she's making moves behind the camera on her first feature, "The Chronology of Water," and she's developing a gay ghost-hunting show. Somehow, Stewart also somehow found the time to star in "Spencer," Pablo Larraín's haunting glimpse into the private life of Princess Diana. 

Stewart's performance in "Spencer" is already getting rave reviews, and it's looking like she's going to be a major Oscar contender. In an interview with Variety, however, the star shared that she's not really all that concerned with the awards buzz. When asked about her thoughts on possibly getting her first Academy Awards nomination for her turn as the late Princess of Wales, Stewart was characteristically blunt, telling Variety's Awards Circuit Podcast, "I don't give a s***."

Strong words, but somewhat understandable given how poorly some parts of Hollywood treated her during the "Twilight" years. Stewart went on to explain that it wasn't a dig at the Oscars, but simply that she had more important things on her mind than winning a statue:

"The Oscars are such a funny thing. There are so many incredible movies and performances that barely get seen. It definitely says something about where we're at as a cumulative presence –- what we're looking at, what we care about. I really appreciate that something that I was involved in, has ignited such a large conversation. We don't make movies to not connect with each other."

'We Don't Make Movies To Not Connect With Each Other'

Stewart is glad that something she's a part of is getting that kind of attention, but she also has a valid point about the incredible movies and performances that don't get seen. There are hundreds of independent and foreign films that go unnoticed by mainstream audiences and awards shows every year, while the same crop of favorites tend to get all of the attention. Art, like Stewart says, is about igniting conversations and connecting with one another, and that can be difficult when people are only paying attention to creators who are already famous.

Stewart may not be all that interested in awards, but it's looking likely that "Spencer" will be her first nomination of many. Her performance in "Personal Shopper" was woefully underseen, though she did at least get critical praise for her portrayal of a young woman haunted by the memory of her dead twin brother. "Spencer" is another intense performance of someone dealing with the ghosts of the past, and hopefully it will help open doors for her to get other big, challenging roles. Stewart is a phenomenal performer, and I can't wait to see what she does next.

"Spencer" is in theaters now.

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