Academy Award nominee Michelle Williams has described her role in 'My Week With Marilyn' as "the privilege of a lifetime".
The star is recognised in the Best Actress in a Leading Role category for the second year in a row, after being nominated for 'Blue Valentine' in 2011.
She said: "I am so grateful to be acknowledged by the Academy for my work, which was made possible by the support of our director Simon Curtis and the camaraderie of a terrific ensemble of actors.
"A special congratulations to Kenneth Branagh - and the fearless Harvey Weinstein."
She continued: "This role has been the challenge and privilege of a lifetime. I would like to think that the recognition our film has received by the Academy is a testament to Marilyn's legacy."
The star, who scooped the accolade at last week's Golden Globes, has also recently spoken of her upset at the passing of the late Heath Ledger.
She faces Meryl Streep, Viola Davis, Rooney Mara and Glenn Close at the Oscars ceremony on February 26.
Michelle at the 'My Week With Marilyn' premiere
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