Sterling K. Brown Earns First Oscar Nomination for 'American Fiction'

Co-stars from 'This Is Us' Celebrate Brown's Nomination on Social Media

Sterling K. Brown received his first Oscar nomination for his role as Clifford Ellison in 'American Fiction'.
'American Fiction' received a total of five Oscar nominations, including Best Picture.
Brown's 'This Is Us' co-stars, including Mandy Moore, Chrissy Metz, and Chris Sullivan, expressed their congratulations and support on social media.
Brown shared his gratitude and excitement on Instagram, noting that it was his first time attending the Oscars.
Other nominees in the Best Supporting Actor category include Robert De Niro, Robert Downey Jr., Ryan Gosling, and Mark Ruffalo.