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Paul Giamatti Says Oscar Nomination for ‘The Holdovers’ Makes Him Feel Like He “Did the Right Thing” With His Life

The actor has received his first nom in nearly 20 years for his work in Alexander Payne's 'The Holdovers.'

He’s joined on campus by a grieving cook (played by Da’Vine Joy Randolph, who was also nominated today) and a rebellious senior looking for trouble (newcomer Dominic Sessa). Tuesday morning, the veteran character actor chatted with The Hollywood Reporter in the wake of his second Oscar nomination to talk about receiving that news, his collaboration with Payne and what he might like to try out in future projects. You’ve obviously worked in Hollywood for a long time and have received recognition in the past, but I wonder if the nomination feels like any sort of special milestone in your career.

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