Kristen Stewart Receives First Oscar Nomination, LGBTQ Inclusion Still Lacking

Kristen Stewart is officially an Academy Award-nominated actor after receiving her first-ever nomination on Tuesday for her portrayal of Princess Diana in them film, "Spencer."

As reported by ET, Stewart was ecstatic upon hearing the news, saying, "WOW I wish Pablo and I were in the same country today," referring to "Spencer" director Pablo Larraín. "I wish I could see his face," she added.

"I am speechless and humbled this morning. I am bowled over by this. I never thought in a thousand years I'd be in the company of these four incredible women," Stewart said. "I would pay to make movies. I would make them if it was illegal. This is dream state, to share on this level."

Stewart, who did not receive a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination last month, join Jessica Chastain ("The Eyes of Tammy Faye"), Olivia Colman ("The Lost Daughter"), Penelope Cruz ("Parallel Mothers") and Nicole Kidman ("Being the Ricardos") in the running for the the Actress in a Leading Role category at the 94th Academy Awards.

Stewart also joins a small but growing list of about 16 out LGBTQ actors who have been nominated to receive the golden statue. On this list includes Marlon Brando, Lady Gaga, Ian McKellen, Jodie Foster, Angelina Jolie and Kevin Spacey.

GLAAD released a statement this week congratulating Stewart while also pointing out the lack of LGBTQ representation in Academy Award nominations this year.

Still, for Stewart, it feels nice to be nominated.

"I am so touched and I am so grateful for the work that was generated on this film. I'm so proud to be a part of our film community," continued Stewart about her nomination. "I am SO happy. It is a good day."