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'The Favourite's' Rachel Weisz on voguing in the 18th century, making love to Olivia Colman, and her Golden Globe nomination

It was a big morning for the period drama "The Favourite." The film earned five nominations, second only to "Vice," including best picture, comedy or musical as well as three acting nods, for star Olivia Colman in the lead actress category, as well as Emma Stone and Rachel Weisz. The latter two will go up against each other in the supporting actress category. Weisz, a Golden Globe winner for "The Constant Gardener," picked up the phone to talk about the film and her nomination.

Q: Hi, Rachel, it's Mark Olsen with the Los Angeles Times.

A: Hi. It's Rachel, from London.

Q: Where are you right now?

A: I'm in New York. But I'm from London.

Q: Congratulations on both your nomination and

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