The 2019 Golden Globe nominations [1] have arrived, and congratulations are in order for the hit rom-com Crazy Rich Asians [2]. The movie has been nominated for best motion picture in the musical or comedy category, and Constance Wu, who plays the movie's lead Rachel Wu [3], was nominated for best actress in a musical or comedy.
Wu responded to the news early Thursday morning, tweeting, "What a morning to have had my phone on Do Not Disturb Mode till now . . . I'm ecstatic but also in shock! Thank you @goldenglobes !!!" Director Jon M. Chu also shared his reaction on Twitter, saying, "I jumped up and ran around the couch with my baby this morning when I heard." He also called this the "proudest moment of my career."
The film received critical acclaim, as well as cultural praise [4], when it first hit theatres in August. The star-studded cast [5] brought a refreshing and meaningful love story to the big screen, and now there's even a sequel in the making [6]. But for now, the internet is collectively celebrating the original movie's big achievement. Look on to see some of the best reactions to Crazy Rich Asians's Golden Globe nominations.