Fiennes, 62, is in contention for the Best Actor award for his performance as Cardinal Lawrence in the Vatican thriller. It’s the third time the star has been nominated for an Oscar, having previously been recognised for Schindler’s List and The English Patient.

Chelsea Handler was asked about photos of her and Ralph Fiennes looking cozy ... were snapped leaving the Vanity Fair Oscars party on Sunday night, smiling broadly while arm-in-arm.