Matt Donnelly
Variety reporter and feature writer who conducted the Nashville sit-down with Nicole Kidman for the pre-Oscars cover story, providing reporting and analysis on the actress's career and Oscar memories.
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Mar 11, 2026 • 18min
Daily Variety – COVER STORY: Oscars Rewind With Nicole Kidman as She Revisits Her 2003 Best Actress Win for 'The Hours'
Matt Donnelly, Variety reporter who sat down with Nicole Kidman in Nashville, recounts her pre-Oscars cover story. He describes coordinating the interview, Kidman’s reflections on her 2003 Best Actress win for The Hours, her approach to character transformations and prosthetics, the crew behind performances, changes in awards campaigning, and his Oscars predictions.
Nov 19, 2025 • 18min
Daily Variety – Cover Story: Producers Stand United to Fight Money Problems and Credit Disrespect; Jonathan Wang and Laura Lewis Unpack the Issues
Matt Donnelly, a senior entertainment writer at Variety, joins seasoned producers Jonathan Wang and Laura Lewis to address the pressing challenges faced by producers today. They dive into the tangled web of credit proliferation and its detrimental effects on accountability and earnings. Wang and Lewis also highlight how streaming has drastically altered the financial landscape, leading to lost jobs and a mentorship void. Together, they emphasize the importance of community and mentorship through Producers United, striving to support emerging talent in an ever-changing industry.
