Golden Globes 2015: Stars react to nominations

Stars from the big and small screen were buzzing Thursday morning after hearing their names called during the 2015 Golden Globe Awards nominations.

"Birdman" scored the most nods -- seven -- including best picture in the comedy or musical category.

• 2015 Golden Globes nominees

Emma Stone, who's nominated for her role in "Birdman" said, according to E! News, "I have no words. I am so incredibly honored and grateful for this and feel insanely lucky to have had the chance to work with Alejandro, Michael, Edward, and the whole cast and crew of the beautiful madness that is 'Birdman.' Now can someone please explain who this 'Meryl Streep' woman is?!"

Reese Witherspoon is up for best performance by an actress in a motion picture -- drama for "Wild": "I'm extremely thankful that the film is being recognized in this way. 'Wild' is truly my baby and was a labor of love from the beginning. Cheryl Strayed was so brave in putting her life's journey into words and it makes me happy that this type of recognition will hopefully drive more people to experience it on film‎."

Others gave their take to The Associated Press:

- "I jumped so high for Ava, I think I've shattered my kneecap." - "Selma" star David Oyelowo, nominated for best actor in a drama, on celebrating director Ava DuVernay's nomination.

- "I'm trying to finish all my Christmas shopping in a day, and now I got this phone call. I'm about to have a few mulled wines to celebrate." - Actor Eddie Redmayne, speaking from London about his best actor nomination for playing Stephen Hawking in "The Theory of Everything."

- "He's going to be drinking coffee out of a Champagne flute." - Chris Miller, co-director of animated film nominee "The Lego Movie," on how co-director Phil Lord will celebrate the nod.

- "I'm preparing to sing in the Vatican Christmas concert that's televised in Italy. I'll be rehearsing with the Vatican orchestra. That's how I'll be celebrating." - Singer-songwriter Patti Smith on her first movie song and first nomination for "Mercy Is" from "Noah."

- "I'm working on a film called 'A Monster Calls' in Barcelona, Spain. We're just in the middle of putting a bald cap and some eyebrows on me as we speak. I just got the news." - Actress Felicity Jones, nominated for actress in a drama for "The Theory of Everything."

- "I bet imbibing a bit of alcohol might be something we participate in." - Travis Knight, executive producer of animated film nominee "The Boxtrolls."

Stars including Ricky Gervais and Patricia Arquette also chimed in on social media. See what they have to say -- and watch the ceremony on Jan. 11 for to find who won: