Hes only 12, but Roman Griffin Davis won the Oscar red carpet .

With his toothy smile and tousled blond curls, the London-born newcomer charmed the cameras on Sunday, accompanied by equally lovable Jojo Rabbit co-star Archie Yates. The two pals leapt into the air, flashed peace signs and looked overjoyed to be present for the Hollywood hoopla. Later in the night, when Taika Waititi accepted Best Adapted Screenplay for Jojo, Davis had a huge grin on his face.

Jojo Rabbit is Davis first movie, but he navigated awards season like a pro. From the minute Waititis Nazi satire premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in September, Davis was a star . Hes since been nominated for a Golden Globe, scored a Critics Choice Award and booked a part in Silent Night, his mothers directorial debut.

But whats it actually like to attend these events on behalf of your big-screen inauguration before youre even a teenager? I hopped on the phone with Davis on Monday afternoon to talk all things Oscars, including his love for Joaquin Phoenix, Elton John, Eminem, Bong Joon Ho and Uncut Gems.