Angelina Jolie Calls Oscar Nomination a "Privilege Beyond Any Expectation"

Jolie -- who is among the nominees in the best actress category for Changeling -- called her nod "a privilege beyond any expectation."

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"Working with Clint Eastwood was a reward in itself that will last me a lifetime," she says of the film's director. "It has been an exceptional year for acting, and I am honored to be in the company of these talented actors whose performances all deserve this recognition."

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Jolie's other 2008 film, Kung Fu Panda, also is up for best animated feature film.

Says the actress, "I am also happy that Kung Fu Panda was noticed by the Academy and proud to be a part of a film my entire family loves so much."

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Meanwhile, Pitt -- who is promoting his best picture nominee, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button -- said being nominated in the best actor category is "a great honor for the movie.

"I'm especially happy for [best director nominee] David Fincher," Pitt says, "for without him there would be no Ben Button."

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The Oscars air on ABC, Sunday, Feb. 22.

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