Oprah Winfrey is more than happy with how "Selma" has been received, no matter how few Oscar nominations.
During a telephone interview Friday, Winfrey said that from the moment the civil rights movie she helped produce was given a standing ovation at its first audience screening, she felt the filmmakers had "already won."
Many were surprised that "Selma" only received two nominations, including for best picture. But Winfrey spoke of the public response, noting that hundreds of thousands of students have seen the film and learned from it.
"The conversation is worth everything to us," she said. "You want the message to be received. You want the power of your creation to be received."
The film has earned $43.5 million at domestic theaters since its release six weeks ago.
Jean Smart, Ariana Grande, Michael Keaton among hosts for “SNL” season 50
Fresh off her Emmys win, Jean Smart will kick off the landmark 50th season of "Saturday Night Live."
NBC on Thursday announced the lineup of hosts for the season, which premieres Sept. 28. Joining Smart on the first show will be Jelly Roll as the musical act. He was also at the Emmys, singing during the ceremony's in memoriam segment.
It will be Smart's first time hosting "SNL."
Comedian Nate Bargatze will host on Oct. 5, with Coldplay as the musical guest.
Ariana Grande will host Oct. 12, with musical guest Stevie Nicks.
"Beetlejuice" star Michael Keaton will host on Oct. 19, the last show before Halloween, and Billie Eilish will be that night's musical guest.
The host on Nov. 2 will be "SNL" alum John Mulaney, with breakout sensation Chappell Roan as the music guest.
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