Alright, darlings, let’s spill some tea about Hollywood’s most jaw-dropping, head-scratching award show snubs. These are the moments that left us screaming at our TVs and questioning everything we thought we knew about showbiz. Buckle up, because this list is about to take you on a rollercoaster of drama and injustice!
Glenn Close Still Doesn’t Have an Oscar?
Yes, you heard me. Glenn freakin’ Close has been nominated eight times and still hasn’t snagged a win. Whether it’s Fatal Attraction or The Wife, the Academy keeps leaving her hanging. Seriously, what does she have to do—boil a bunny on stage?
Crash Over Brokeback Mountain (2006)
Ah, the scandal heard ‘round the world. Crash took home Best Picture, leaving Brokeback Mountain fans fuming. This wasn’t just a snub—it was a cultural earthquake. We’re still picking up the pieces.
Amy Adams: Perennial Bridesmaid, Never a Bride
Sweet Amy has been nominated six times and is still waiting for her Oscar moment. Whether it’s Arrival or American Hustle, the Academy keeps ghosting her. Somebody give this woman her due!
Judy Garland in A Star Is Born
When Judy Garland lost Best Actress to Grace Kelly in 1955, the world gasped. Her performance in A Star Is Born was nothing short of legendary, and many still call this one of the biggest Oscar injustices of all time.
Angela Bassett’s Heartbreak in 2023
Angela Bassett gave an unforgettable performance in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, but the Oscar went to Jamie Lee Curtis instead. The look on Angela’s face? That’s all of us.
The Social Network Loses to The King’s Speech (2011)
In what world does the riveting, razor-sharp The Social Network lose to a period drama about a king’s speech therapist? Oh, right—this one. Justice for David Fincher!
Peter O’Toole: The Ultimate Oscar Snub Victim
Nominated eight times without a win, Peter O’Toole’s lack of Oscars is a Hollywood tragedy. He finally received an honorary award in 2003, but it’s not the same as winning for his iconic performances in films like Lawrence of Arabia.
Toni Collette in Hereditary
Horror doesn’t get the respect it deserves, and Toni’s bone-chilling performance in Hereditary is Exhibit A. Not even a nomination? The Academy must have been watching a different movie.
Jake Gyllenhaal in Nightcrawler
Jake’s creepy, magnetic turn as a freelance crime journalist deserved all the awards. Instead, it got a big, fat nothing. The disrespect is real.
Lady Gaga in House of Gucci
Love it or hate it, you can’t deny Gaga’s commitment to Patrizia Reggiani. Her snub was a crime—“Father, Son, and House of Gucci” should’ve been her Oscars acceptance speech.
There you have it, my loves—Hollywood’s greatest snubs laid bare. These moments prove that the awards game isn’t always fair, but it sure keeps us talking. Until next time, keep sipping that tea and throwing that shade!
