Jeremy Strong's Childhood Dream Comes True with Oscar Nomination

Jeremy Strong, known for his role in HBO’s “Succession, ” recently got his first Oscar nomination for his performance as Roy Cohn in “The Apprentice. ” The movie tells the story of Donald Trump’s life as a businessman in the ’70s and ’80s. In a statement, Strong called the nomination a “lifelong dream come true” and shared a childhood picture of himself outside the 1993 Oscars. As a kid, Strong braved the cold to watch actors and actresses arrive at the event. He said he still feels the same excitement each time he steps onto a set. Strong devoted his life to acting, aiming for work worthy of recognition like this. He expressed gratitude to his peers in the Academy. “The Apprentice” also earned Strong’s co-star, Sebastian Stan, a nomination. Strong’s portrayal of the controversial figure Roy Cohn also got him BAFTA and Golden Globe nominations. Despite the film facing resistance, Strong felt it was miraculous that both he and Stan were recognized. He stood by their decision to be part of the film, which stirred controversy. Strong believes the film explores how society got to its current state and considers playing Cohn the role of a lifetime.