NEW YORK CITY: After reviewing the awards campaign for the independent drama "To Leslie," the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences (Ampas) said on Tuesday that Andrea Riseborough will not be stripped of her Oscar nomination for best actress.

The star-studded grassroots campaign for Riseborough had prompted skepticism from some academy voters and caused a stir in Hollywood. Last Friday, the Ampas announced that it would examine whether any rules were broken. Shortly before the nominations were announced on January 24, Riseborough was propelled into the race after a host of celebrities hosted screenings of "To Leslie" and numerous A-listers promoted her on social media.

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