Some of the biggest names in Hollywood have always been the bridesmaid, never the bride.
But winning an Oscar isn’teverything.
After 2013’sAmerican Hustleearned Adams her first nomination for Best Actress,Cate Blanchetttook home the prize over her.
Amy Adams at the 91st Academy Awards in 2019; Glenn Close at the 86th Academy Awards in 2014; Tom Cruise at the 84th Academy Awards in 2012.Credit:Steve Granitz/WireImage; Christopher Polk/Getty; Steve Granitz/WireImage
Simmons, respectively, and one for Best Actor in 1999 forAmerican History X, whenRoberto Benignidefeated him.
She ultimately lost to another veteran actress,Yuh-Jung Youn.
She lost those races toJessica Lange,Linda Hunt, and Peggy Ashcroft, respectively.
Amy Adams.Steve Granitz/WireImage
Those five acting losses would be enough to call him overdue, but the pain doesn’t end there.
This double disappointment came just two years after her first nomination, for Best Actress forAliens(1986).
She lost that year toMarlee Matlin.
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Johnny Depp
Johnny Depphas been nominated for Best Actor three times but never won.
Michelle Pfeiffer
Michelle Pfeifferhas picked up three Oscar nominations, but no gold.
She was first recognized in the Supporting Actress category forDangerous Liaisons(1988) but lost to Geena Davis.
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He was nominated for Best Actor in 2004 forLost in Translation; Sean Penn took home the trophy instead.
Michelle Williams
Despite five nominations,Michelle Williamshas never won gold.
She got a Best Supporting Actress nod forBrokeback Mountain(2005), but Rachel Weisz got that honor.
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Annette Bening
Annette Beninghas picked up five Oscar nominations but still doesn’t have an Academy Award.
Her first was for Best Supporting Actress forThe Grifters(1990), which she lost toWhoopi Goldberg.
Naomi Watts
Naomi Wattshas been nominated twice for Best Actress, but never won a statuette.
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He’s got multiple Golden Globe nominations to his name as well as two Emmy wins, forThe NewsroomandGodless.
While Ruffalo hasn’t won Oscar gold yet, he is part of a very exclusive club.
Laura Linney
Laura Linneyhas three Oscar nominations but has yet to nab the award.
Sigourney Weaver.Mark Sullivan/WireImage
She was passed over in favor ofHolly HunterandJamie Lee Curtis.
Tom Cruise.Steve Granitz/WireImage
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Ian McKellen.Jason LaVeris/WireImage
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