'Feeling the love big time': Lily Gladstone thanks her fans after a glamorous evening at Oscars 2024

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Lily Gladstone has expressed her gratitude to supporters and admirers following a memorable evening at Oscars 2024. The 'Killers of the Flower Moon' actress was nominated for Best Actress at the 96th Academy Awards which were held on Sunday night, March 10, in Los Angeles. 

Even though Gladstone fell short of grabbing the award, she made history as the first Native American nominated for an acting Oscar. The 37-year-old penned on X on Monday night, March 11, "Feeling the love big time today, especially from Indian Country." She continued, "Kittō”kuniikaakomimmō”po’waw - seriously, I love you all."

Gladstone also added, "Better believe when I was leaving the Dolby Theater and walked passed the big Oscar statue I gave that golden booty a little Coup tap - Count: one."

Lily Gladstone reacted to seeing her film's Best Original Song nominee being showcased on the stage

The actress also reacted to seeing her film's Best Original Song nominee being showcased on the Oscars stage, "Wahzhazhe (A Song For My People)," performed by Scott George and the Osage Singers.

"When watching the Osage Singers at the Oscars, my inner voice said 'They’re the ones bringing us all up on stage tonight, that’s how it should be.' The history in the film and of the moment rightfully belong to the Osage Nation," she wrote according to People. "What an honor to be close enough to feel the drum," added Gladstone.

Emma Stone won Best Actress for 'Poor Things'

Emma Stone won Best Actress for 'Poor Things', her second Oscar win. Along with Gladstone, the other nominees in the category were Annette Bening for 'Nyad,' Sandra Huller for 'Anatomy of a Fall,' and Carey Mulligan for 'Maestro.' The 35-year-old actress acknowledged her fellow nominees in her acceptance speech.

"The women in this category, Sandra, Annette, Carey, Lily — I share this with you. I'm in awe of you, and it has been such an honor to do all of this together. I hope we get to keep doing more together," Stone said through tears at one point.

Jennifer Lawrence paid tribute to Lily Gladstone

Former winner Jennifer Lawrence was selected to pay tribute to Gladstone on the stage before the award was given out. She called the actress "the soul of 'Killers of the Flower Moon'" which also starred Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro.

"Every second of your performance as Molly Burkhart is imbued with the plight, resilience and spirit of the Osage people," said Lawrence on the stage. "Your advocacy off set is a powerful display of dedication and leadership, illuminating and helping us reconcile one of the darkest parts of our country's history. Congratulations," she added.