Sterling K. Brown has received his first Oscar nomination and his This Is Us family couldn’t be prouder. The cast of the hit NBC drama, which concluded in 2022, is showering Brown with love and support following his nomination in the Best Supporting Actor category for his portrayal of Clifford Ellison in American Fiction.
Mandy Moore, who played Brown’s adoptive mother in This Is Us, took to her Instagram Stories to celebrate Brown’s achievement. She wrote, “What a day! Congrats and Love you, Sterling K. Brown. You deserve it all!!!” It’s clear that Moore is thrilled for her former co-star and doesn’t hesitate to express her joy publicly.
Chrissy Metz, who portrayed Brown’s on-screen sister, also utilized Instagram Stories to send her heartfelt congratulations. Metz wrote, “Congratulations!” The bond between the This Is Us cast members is evident as they rally around Brown and support his success.
Chris Sullivan, who played Brown’s character’s best friend on the show, shared Brown’s video announcement of his nomination on social media. In his caption, Sullivan exclaimed, “SKB! Win em all! Congratulations buddy!” The camaraderie among the This Is Us cast continues to shine through as they enthusiastically celebrate Brown’s accomplishments.
Dan Fogelman reminisces and congratulates
Co-creator of This Is Us, Dan Fogelman, also took a moment to congratulate Brown on his Oscar nomination. Fogelman shared a heartfelt post on X, expressing his pride in Brown’s success. He wrote, “Proof that I knew him when, and that I could always make him pretend laugh. Congrats @SterlingKBrown on your OSCAR NOMINATION! Wow!” Fogelman clearly treasures his memories with Brown and recognizes the immense talent that led to this well-deserved nomination.
Upon discovering his nomination at the Academy Awards, Sterling K. Brown shared a video of his reaction on Instagram. In the video, he expressed his gratitude to the Academy, revealing that he has been watching the Oscars for his entire life but had never been a nominee before. Brown reflected on the significance of his nomination, mentioning that he and his co-star Jeffrey are making history as the first time two Black actors in the same movie have been nominated for lead and supporting roles.
Sterling K. Brown’s Oscar nomination has been met with overwhelming support and excitement from his This Is Us family. Mandy Moore, Chrissy Metz, Chris Sullivan, and Dan Fogelman have all taken the time to publicly congratulate Brown and celebrate his success. Brown himself is humbled by the recognition and expresses his gratitude to the Academy for this milestone in his career. As the This Is Us cast continues to show their unwavering support, it is evident that their bond extends beyond the screen and that they truly consider themselves a family.