The news of Leonardo DiCaprio being nominated for another Oscar has set the internet ablaze – after missing out on four previous Oscars, everyone is asking, will this be his year?
With nominations for his leading roles in Blood Diamond, Aviator and What’s Eating Gilbert Grape, everyone is scratching their heads wondering why he hasn’t bagged one by now.
This got us thinking about other worthy Oscar nominees who should have won – but didn’t. And there are many worthy winners who have gone home empty handed…
Check out some of the biggest stars who have been snubbed by the Academy here!
Leonardo DiCaprio has been nominated four times for an Academy Award but hasn’t won one.
Nominations: Blood Diamond, What’s eating Gilbert Grape, Aviator and Wolf of Wall Street.
Hugh Jackman has only been nominated once – so far!
For his amazing role in Les Miserable. We may be biased, but we think he should have won.
In John Travolta’s entire career he has been nominated twice but never won.
This is despite his performances in Pulp Fiction, Face/Off and classic cult hit Grease.
66-year-old Glenn Close takes the record with six Oscar nominations and no award.
She was even snubbed for her part in the psychological thriller Fatal Attraction.
Even the world’s most attractive man can’t score an Oscar.
Even his roles in these three outstanding films failed to land him the top award.
Hollywood’s top gun, Tom Cruise has received three nominations but won none!
He missed out on Oscars for Magnolia, Jerry Maguire and Born on the Fourth of July.
Four Academy award nominations but Julianne Moore always walks away empty handed.
Her charming on-air persona couldn’t even win her a golden statue for these hits.
Samuel L. Jackson got the nod for Pulp Fiction but still didn’t take home the golden prize.
Overlooked: Jackie Brown, A Time to Kill, Coach Carter and Django Unchained.
Scandalous: Hollywood’s most revered actor Johnny Depp has missed out on three Oscars.
He failed to convert his nominations for these blockbusters.
OK – Cate Blanchett has won an Oscar for The Aviator but will she win for Blue Jasmine?
She has been nominated five times now but missed out on four previously.
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