US actress Scarlett Johansson arrives for the premiere of the film "Her'' during the 8th Rome International Film Festival on November 10, 2013, in Rome
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association has declared Scarlett Johansson’s vocal performance in the movie Her ineligible for a best supporting actress nomination at the Golden Globes, Variety reports. In the futuristic film, Johansson plays an artificial intelligence program named “Samantha” with whom Joaquin Pheonix falls in love. Neither Pheonix nor the audience ever see Johansson’s physical form in the movie.
The association’s verdict was handed down today after Warner Bros., the distributor of Her, appealed the initial decision. Johnasson has already received praise from some critics prior to the movie’s Dec. 18 release date for her portrayal of a fully-rounded character through only her voice. She is still eligible in the best supporting actress category for both the SAG Awards and the Oscars.