United Kingdom, March 3 -- Da'Vine Joy Randolph is focusing on her "self-care" ahead of this year's Oscars.

The 37-year-old actress is nominated for best supporting actress for her role as grieving mum Mary in 'The Holdovers' and says the last six months of work and promotion has made her feel like she is the army.

She told People about how she is preparing for the Academy Awards amid feeling tired and stressed: "It really comes down to self-care. It's a marathon these six months. It's surreal.

"I feel like I'm in the Navy or the Marines. I've never experienced anything (like this.)"

Da'Vine added she is in "unknown territory" in her career, saying: "Everyone is just saying pace yourself, try to stay as present as possible, stay hydra...