The 2014 Oscars nominations were unveiled earlier today (January 16) and Jared Leto has earned a nod in the Best Supporting Actor category for his role in 'Dallas Buyers Club'. 

He issued an official statement on the exciting news and explained that he's so happy to be up for the prize as it means awareness is being raised surrounding those suffering with AIDS because in the film, he portrays a transgender and HIV positive character named Rayon:

"Today you not only honor me but also all those around the world living with AIDS and all those we have lost to this disease. Thank you for recognizing them and recognizing their struggle through 'Dallas Buyers Club'."

His co-star Matthew McConaughey also made a similar statement about the film's recognition at the Oscars and said: "I am honored and grateful for this nomination. I love working in an industry and craft that inspires me daily and allows me to tell stories that translate humanities and move people. I share this with the entire Dallas Buyers Club family of filmmakers, cast, and crew -- and the real-life Ron Woodroofs and Rayons (Leto's character) who continue to fight and live with dignity. Thank you."

Earlier today (January 16), Leto told The Hollywood Reporter that he plans to celebrate his impressive Academy Award nomination by eating pancakes: "I'm going back to bed and then wake up and make vegan pancakes.I thought I didn't get the nomination because I woke up and [mistakenly] thought it was getting light outside. But then I got a knock on the door from Emma Ludbrook, who produced [documentary film] 'Artifact' with me."