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flag Actress Monica Barbaro calls Oscar nomination a 'huge honour' but says it doesn't define her worth, reflecting on the journey and pressure behind the recognition.

flag Actress Monica Barbaro, nominated for an Oscar for her role as Joan Baez in *A Complete Unknown*, called the recognition a "huge honour" but stressed it doesn't define her work's value. flag She reflected on the pressure and years of effort behind the nomination, recalling collapsing upon hearing the news. flag The nod, her first major award recognition, follows a Screen Actors Guild nomination. flag She is set to make her theatre debut in London’s *Les Liaisons Dangereuses* this spring, starring alongside Lesley Manville and Aidan Turner, where she’ll perform in a British accent—a challenge she embraces to serve the story. flag Barbaro emphasized staying grounded, focusing on authenticity, and avoiding the trap of chasing external validation.

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