Eddie Redmayne’s friends always knew he’d be nominated for an Oscar.
The pals of ‘The Theory of Everything’ star – who was given a nod for the Best Actor award earlier this week – used to make comments about his future success when they were younger.
Eddie’s mother, Patricia, 65, shared: "He’s a performer and has been ever since he was five and he first started singing at school.
"I remember at his 21st birthday one of his friends gave a speech saying they were looking forward to seeing him at the Oscars."
Patricia is excited to celebrate the nomination with her 33-year-old son and his new wife, Hannah Bagshawe, once he returns to London.
Speaking outside her home, she said: "We’re absolutely delighted and over the moon with the news … I had some champagne with some friends to celebrate.
"I think there are so many great actors out there at the moment, I think he has done so well to be nominated. I’ve spoken to him on the phone and he is just very, very excited …
"He’s coming home soon, and I think we will all be going out for a meal to celebrate."
Speaking of the film that earned her son his nomination, she added to the Daily Mail newspaper: "I think it was an extraordinary film and after a time watching it I forgot it was Eddie.
"I just thought it was Stephen Hawking."
Eddie Redmayne’s friend’s Oscar prediction
