Hollywood Legends Who Have Never Won An Oscar

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February 24, 2016 12:10PM EST

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Hollywood Legends Who Have Never Won An Oscar

Hollywood Legends Who Have Never Won An Oscar — Although the Oscars are designed to celebrate the best in the business, there are times when even the most talented actors go unnoticed by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. From Marilyn Monroe to Amy Adams, we’ve seen Hollywood royalty get snubbed by the Academy for almost a century. One of the greats who has never been recognized is Glenn Close. She may be Hollywood royalty, but she has never won an Oscar! The seven-time Academy Award nominee is regarded as one of the greatest actresses of her generation, and is the recipient of numerous accolades, including three Emmys, three Tonys, and three Golden Globes. Another famous upset came when Johnny Depp did not receive an Academy Award – after three nods! He earned nominations from the Academy for his roles in Pirates of the Caribbean, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, and Finding Neverland. However, he’s somehow yet to receive an award. Scroll the gallery above to see more pics of celebs snubbed at the Oscars.

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Amy Adams

Amy Adams — Actress Amy Adams is a six-time Academy Award nominee. Her breakthrough role in the 2006 comedy-drama Junebug earned her an Oscar nom for Best Supporting Actress. Five nominations later, and she’s still never won! Here, Amy is pictured in a Versace gown at the 91st Annual Academy Awards in 2019.

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Bill Murray

Bill Murray — Hollywood A-lister Bill Murray starred in Sofia Coppola’s 2003 film Lost in Translation, which earned him an Oscar nomination for Best Actor. He has also played a number of iconic roles, but has never received an Oscar. Here, he’s pictured at the 86th Academy Awards.

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Don Cheadle

Don Cheadle — Don Cheadle was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor for his role as Rwandan hotel manager Paul Rusesabagina in the 2004 historical genocide drama film Hotel Rwanda. He has also starred in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as War Machine, appearing in seven films over the past decade.

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Glenn Close

Glenn Close — She may be Hollywood royalty, but Glenn Close has never won an Oscar! The seven-time Academy Award nominee is regarded as one of the greatest actresses of her generation, and is the recipient of numerous accolades, including three Emmys, three Tonys, and three Golden Globes. Here, she’s seen at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in 2019.

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Will Smith

Will Smith — A-lister Will Smith has been a mainstay in Hollywood for decades, but has never taken home an Oscar. He’s been nominated twice for his roles in Ali and The Pursuit of Happyness.

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86th Annual Academy Awards Oscars, Arrivals, Los Angeles, America – 02 Mar 2014

86th Annual Academy Awards Oscars, Arrivals, Los Angeles, America – 02 Mar 2014 — Indiana Jones star Harrison Ford has only received one nod from the Academy, for his role in the 1986 film Witness. Here, he’s pictured at the 86th Academy Awards in 2014.

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John Travolta

John Travolta — Grease icon John Travolta has received two Oscars noms, for his roles in Pulp Fiction and Saturday Night Fever. Here, he’s pictured at the 87th Academy Awards in 2015.

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Johnny Depp

Johnny Depp — Acting legend Johnny Depp has earned three nods from the Academy for his roles in Pirates of the Caribbean, Sweeney Todd, and Finding Neverland. Somehow, he’s yet to receive an award.

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Marilyn Monroe

Marilyn Monroe — Marilyn Monroe may be one of the most iconic faces in Hollywood, but she never won an Oscar! Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953), How to Marry a Millionaire (1953) and Some Like It Hot (1959) may remain classics to this day, but she was never recognized by the Academy.

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Peter O’Toole

Peter O’Toole — Irish actor Peter O’Toole was an eight-time Oscar nominee, dating back to 1963. The actor, who sadky passed away in 2013, never receieved an Academy Award for his talents. Here, he arrives with his daughter Kate at the 79th Academy Awards.

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Greta Garbo

Greta Garbo — Swedish-American actress Greta Garbo is considered one of the greatest actors of all time, however she never received an Oscar. The icon was nominated three times in the 30s and 40s, but never took home a trophy.

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Samuel L. Jackson

Samuel L. Jackson — Hollywood royalty Samuel L. Jackson, who was nominated for an Oscar for his role in Pulp Fiction, has starred in an array of movies over the years but never took home a trophy. Here, he’s pictured at the 91st Annual Academy Awards in 2019.

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Vanity Fair Oscar Party, Arrivals, Los Angeles, USA – 09 Feb 2020

Vanity Fair Oscar Party, Arrivals, Los Angeles, USA – 09 Feb 2020 — Despite three nominations in the 80s, Sigourney Weaver has never won an Oscar. The A-lister has starred in a string of movies over the years however she’s never taken home an Academy Award. Here, she’s pictured at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in 2020.

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The Fashion Awards, Inside, Royal Albert Hall, London, UK – 02 Dec 2019

The Fashion Awards, Inside, Royal Albert Hall, London, UK – 02 Dec 2019 — He may be one of the most well-known actors of his generation, but Tom Cruise has been snubbed at the Oscars over the years. He’s received three nods for his roles in movies like Magnolia and Jerry Macguire.

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