"Lincoln" Film Award Nominations & Wins

[Linda Anderson]

The think the most important thing is that Day-Lewis is winning awards for his portrayal of Lincoln. When Day-Lewis wins-Lincoln wins. He has brought Lincoln to the screen-and hence-to the public viewing eye in a way that is sorely needed. For that alone, we are all winners.

Day-Lewis was so gracious in his speech, too, thanking Leonardo DiCaprio and Liam Neeson for their "great support and encouragement." Neeson was Spielberg's original choice to play Lincoln. Day-Lewis also mentioned that he was sorry that Joaquin Phoenix was not with them that evening.

Day-Lewis thanked the cast and said, "have no doubt that this is an ensemble award."