Brilio.net/en - Even though the #OscarsSoWhite controversy is still hitting the headlines, February 28th remains a day movie enthusiasts are waiting for. On that special day, The Academy will hand out four golden trophies to the actors and actresses with the best performances of the year, which are long sought dreams for many of them.
These stars may end up being an Oscar bridesmaid but never a bride, but that pattern of multiple nominations without ever winning became thorn in the flesh for many Hollywood's finest.
1. Leonardo DiCaprio (5 Nominations)
Nominated for:
Best supporting actor in What's Eating Gilbert Grape in 1994
Best actor in The Aviator in 2005
Best actor in Blood Diamond in 2007
Best actor in The Wolf of Wall Street in 2014
Best actor in The Revenant in 2015*
*Lets hope this is his year!
2. Ethan Hawke (4 Nominations)
Nominated for:
Best supporting actor in Training Day in 2002
Best adapted screenplay for Before Sunset in 2005
Best adapted screenplay for Before Midnight in 2014
Best supporting actor in Boyhood in 2015
3. Amy Adams (5 Nominations)
Nominated for:
Best supporting actress in Junebug in 2007
Best supporting actress in Doubt in 2010
Best supporting actress in The Fighter in 2012
Best supporting actress in The Master in 2013
Best actress in American Hustle in 2014
4. Ed Harris (4 Nominations)
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Nominated for:
Best supporting actor in Apollo 13 in 1996
Best supporting actor in The Truman Show in 1999
Best actor in Pollock in 2001
Best supporting actor in The Hours in 2003
5. Annette Bening (4 Nominations)
Nominated for:
Best supporting actress in The Grifters in 1991
Best actress in American Beauty in 2000
Best actress in Being Julia in 2005
Best actress in The Kids Are All Right in 2011
6. Glenn Close (6 Nominations)
Nominated for:
Best supporting actress in The World According to Garp in 1983
Best supporting actress in The Big Chill in 1984
Best supporting actress in The Natural in 1985
Best actress in Fatal Attraction in 1988
Best actress in Dangerous Liaisons in 1989
Best actress in Albert Nobbs in 2012