Entertainment & Celebrity News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! - Oscar Snubs: Stars Without Gold
Episode Date: March 15, 2026Despite numerous acclaimed performances, Hollywoods A-listers like Glenn Close, Amy Adams, Bradley Cooper, Willem Dafoe, Edward Norton, Samuel L Jackson, and Tom Cruise have yet to win a competit...ive Oscar. Recent nominees Ethan Hawke, Mark Ruffalo, and Saoirse Ronan join the ranks of those still striving for gold. Annette Bening and Michelle Williams, with five nominations each, remain in the race, highlighting the enduring allure of the Oscars. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/11601cd3a3704df2
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On this March 15th, here's what's making entertainment headlines.
Even some of Hollywood's biggest stars have never won a competitive Oscar despite years of acclaimed work.
Glenn Close holds the record with eight nominations but no victories, while Amy Adams has six nods, mostly in supporting actress.
Bradley Cooper has five acting nominations across films like Silver Linings Playbook and Maestro,
plus seven more in other categories.
Meanwhile, veterans like Willem Defoe with four nods and Edward Norton,
with four keep coming close without crossing the finish line.
Samuel L. Jackson has just one nomination from Pulp Fiction back in 1995,
and Tom Cruise earned three acting bids plus a producing nod.
For Top Gun Maverick, though he got an honorary Oscar last year,
fans and peers often buzz about these snubs,
seeing them as bittersweet honors that highlight the Academy's tough competition.
Actors like these express gratitude for the recognition,
but admit the Chase adds motivation,
with some turning to honorary awards for lifetime nods.
Like Jackson in 2022, recent races show The Trend Continues,
with Ethan Hawk landing his first lead actor nomination this year for Blue Moon and Mark Ruffalo,
tying the record with four supporting nods for films including poor things.
Saweri-Ronen has four nominations starting at age 13 for Atonement.
Looking ahead, performers like Annette Benang with five bids and Michelle Williams with five remain in the hunt,
proving talent alone doesn't guarantee gold but persistence keeps the dream alive for oscar's yet to come thanks to our sponsor for supporting today's coverage when you need a moment alone just lay back and listen s o l i solely pillow dot com