Odessa A’zion reacts to Actors Award nomination as her Marty Supreme hair debate goes viral

Odessa A’zion addresses her surprise Actors Award nod, viral wig debate, and working with Timothée Chalamet

Odessa A’zion is having a breakout moment — and it arrived with equal parts celebration and internet scrutiny.

The Marty Supreme actress woke up on January 7 to news of her Actors Award nomination, a development she admitted left her genuinely stunned.

Speaking shortly after the announcement, A’zion said the recognition hadn’t fully sunk in. She revealed that her co-star Timothée Chalamet was among the first to congratulate her, calling the shared nomination surreal and deeply meaningful after working closely together on the film directed by Josh Safdie.

In Marty Supreme, A’zion plays Rachel Mizler, the on-and-off romantic partner of Chalamet’s intense ping-pong prodigy. While the role has earned critical attention, much of the online conversation surrounding A’zion recently centered on her appearance — specifically, her hair.

A red carpet interview from the Critics Choice Awards, in which A’zion joked about whether her hair was a wig, quickly went viral, racking up millions of views across social platforms. The clip sparked widespread debate, with some viewers criticizing her comments about saving money rather than investing in expensive wigs.

Addressing the backlash, A’zion clarified that many working actors are not consistently well-paid, particularly early in their careers. She explained that while her hair at the Los Angeles premiere was a wig, her New York premiere look was entirely natural — a process that took several hours to style.

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Beyond the viral moment, A’zion reflected on the broader industry, noting the ongoing lack of substantial roles for women. She said she gravitates toward emotionally intense characters, like Rachel Mizler or her chaotic role in I Love LA, rather than conventional supporting parts.

As her profile rises, A’zion remains focused on challenging roles — and embracing the unpredictability that comes with sudden visibility in Hollywood.