David Canfield has talked to the best actress nominee several times this season, and catching up with her shortly after the Oscar nominees luncheon learned that she’s been pleasantly surprised by her big Hollywood breakthrough— and, of course, happy to be in the company of her celebrated costar, Messi the dog.

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