• Austin Butler says Oscar nomination is bittersweet after Lisa Marie’s death.
• Lisa Marie passed away unexpectedly on Jan. 12.
• The 31-year-old actor received praise for his role in Elvis.

Austin Butler is expressing his reaction to receiving his first-ever Oscar nomination at a “bittersweet” time.

The 31-year-old actor received praise for his portrayal of Elvis Presley in the movie Elvis on Tuesday when he was nominated for Best Actor. Shortly after the announcement, which happened just over a week after the passing of Lisa Marie Presley, Butler called into Today with Hoda and Jenna.

“It’s sort of a bittersweet moment right now because I think of how much I wish she was here right now to get to celebrate with me. It’s the same thing I feel with Elvis; I wish that they could see these moments, you know? It’s just sort of strange to celebrate at a time of such deep grief. But I sort of think of it as a way to honor her. This is for her.”

Elsewhere in the chat, Butler said of the role, “It was such a daunting undertaking, making this movie, and it was also a very long process. I just remember those sleepless nights and all the fear and all the possibilities for how it could have gone wrong.” He added, “Being recognized just feels very surreal and amazing.”

Just a few days after she and her mother Priscilla Presley attended the Golden Globes, where Butler won best actor in a drama, Lisa Marie passed away unexpectedly on Jan. 12.

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