Celebrity See How Celebrities Reacted to the 2016 Oscar Nominations By Rita Kokshanian Updated on January 14, 2016 Pin Share Tweet Email Photo: samsmithworld/Instagram It's almost Oscar time! The 2016 Academy Awards are right around the corner (February 28, to be exact), and while we can't wait to see the big show, we're not the only ones that are excited. The nominations for this year's Oscars were announced this morning, and it's safe to say those up for an award are more than a little amped. From first-time nominees like Sam Smith (above, nominated for best song) and Brie Larson to Academy vets like Jessica Chastain and Steve Carell to friends of nominees sharing the love, countless stars took to social media to show their excitement. Keep reading to see them all. See the Full List of Oscar Nominees Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit