Justin Timberlake is hustlin' for an Oscar

I only recently found out that when a someone is nominated for an Oscar it's usually because they fucking campaigned for it!  Just like someone hoping to become the town mayor or even the damn President of the United States!  They even have rallies and sponsors and shit.  I know, shocked!



I so just thought if you were a great actor/ actress/ director/ screenwriter/ etc, the Academy would recognize you for that and reward you with a nomination but nope.  Apparently you gotta work it off-screen too.  Who knew??  This so takes the glamor out of it!!



Anyway, that is exactly what Justin Timberlake is doing for his role in The Social Network.



The singer-turned-mostly-actor now (ugh) is looking for a Best Supporting Actor nomination at the Oscars and has started campaigning himself.  PopEater reports Sony is covering the cost of advertising but JT is going the extra mile... He's attending Acadmey screenings on his own and he's also reaching out to past winners like Tom Hanks and Kevin Spacey for advice.  Pretty much he's kissing ass as much as possible.



The best part is, whenever Justin is asked if he's gunning for an Oscar he's all, "Pshhh, as iffff. That's just silly. You're silly!!"  Busted.