Felicity Jones Returns to Oscar Spotlight with Acclaimed Performance in The Brutalist

A Decade Between Oscar Nominations

Felicity Jones has earned her second Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her role in The Brutalist, marking a significant milestone in the British actress’s career. It’s been exactly a decade since Jones was nominated for an Oscar in 2015 for her role in The Theory of Everything, demonstrating her enduring talent and selective approach to choosing projects.

The Brutalist: A Holocaust Survivor’s Story

In the historical post-war epic, Felicity stars as Erzsébet Tóth, a Holocaust survivor attempting to rebuild her life in America, alongside Best Actor frontrunner Adrien Brody. The film, directed by Brady Corbet, has gained widespread critical acclaim, with 10 Oscar nominations, including Best Film. The role required significant dedication from Jones, who learned Hungarian to authentically portray her character.

Personal Reflections and Career Evolution

The actress told People of the ten years between her Oscar nods that she feels she’s ‘been through a lot personally, some big changes,’ explaining how balancing her career as a mother of two makes her time ‘very precious’. Felicity and husband Charles Guard have been married since 2018 and share two children – a son born in 2020 and a daughter born in 2022.

Looking Forward

Beyond her on-screen achievements, Jones has been outspoken about inequality in the industry, setting up her own production company, Piecrust Pictures, to champion character-driven storytelling, with upcoming projects including a TV show about a woman who inherits a Formula 1 team. Her return to the Oscar stage represents not just recognition for exceptional performance, but also validation of her commitment to meaningful, challenging roles that resonate with audiences worldwide.