The 39-year-old actress-director is thrilled that her new movie 'Unbroken' is getting Oscar buzz, reported Contactmusic.
When asked if she's had the best year of her life, she said, "Well, I hope that one is still to come. But it's been an amazing year. I married my love, my son (Maddox) became a teenager and I got to bring this film to the world."
Meanwhile, the Oscar-winning actress wasn't surprised she had to prove she should direct the World War II-set drama.
"I fought hard for the opportunity. I'd directed only one other film, which was very small in comparison. I had to prove I could handle locations, the budget, balancing two plane crashes, the visual effects and the technical aspects.