Long Island's Isabella Rosselini Gets Oscar Nomination For 'Conclave'

LONG ISLAND, NY — Long Island's Isabella Rosselini has been nominated by the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Science for Best Supporting Actress for her role as a Roman Catholic nun in "Conclave."

Rosselini plays Sister Agnes in the film along with Ralph Fienes, Stanley Tucci, and John Lithgow. It tells the story of a papal conclave elected to choose the next pope, and the secrets that are uncovered.

The 72-year-old model, actress, and environmentalist, who has a home in Bellport, as well as a farm in Brookhaven, is active in the greater Bellport community, including organizations like the Center for Environmental Education and Discovery, the Bellport-Brookhaven Historical Society, and the Plaza MAC Cinema Arts Center.

Rosselini, who is the daughter of legendary screen icon, Swedish actress, Ingrid Bergman, and Italian director Roberto Rosselini, got her start in modeling, appearing magazines like Vogue, and later became the face of Lancome cosmetics.

She starred in movies like "White Nights," "Death Becomes Her," "Immortal Beloved," "Wild at Heart," David Lynch's "Blue Velvet," and "Wyatt Earp."

In a post to Instagram, she shared a photo of her fellow nominees, and said that when she was young she was always identified as the daughter of Bergman and Rossellini.

"As I’ve gotten older, this doesn’t happen as frequently and I miss it especially today," she said. "I wish my parents were alive to celebrate with me this great honor."

She also recognized Lynch, who died recently, saying with the joy in her mind, she couldn’t "help lingering in the beyond to David Lynch."

"Our collaboration was key to my understanding of the art of acting," she said. "It is my past, all that I have in me, that I brought to my interpretation of sister Agnes in the film, “ Conclave,” working under the clear and sharp direction of Edward Berger, his incredible cast and crew, especially the incomparable Ralph Fiennes."

"Thanks to the Academy," she said. "I am very touched."

Bergman's fellow nominees include Monica Barbaro for "A Complete Unknown," Zoe Saldana for "Emilia Perez," Ariana Grande for "Wicked," and Felicity Jones for "The Brutalist."

The ceremony is March 2.