In anticipation of the 98th Academy Awards, take a look at the most famous Hollywood actors and actresses who are yet receive an Oscar.
Amy Adams
Since her breakthrough acting debut in 2002 appearing opposite Leonardo DiCaprio in Catch Me If You Can, Amy Adams has fallen short of an Oscar win.
Between 2006 and 2019, Adams has been nominated for six Academy Awards in the Best Leading and Supporting Actress categories but surprisingly is still awaiting her win.
Her most recent nomination was for Vice in 2019, where she fell short to winner Regina King for her performance in If Beale Street Could Talk.
Bradley Cooper
Despite having 12 Oscar nominations across multiple categories, Bradley Cooper is still anticipating his first win at the Academy Awards.
Cooper made his debut in 1999 in the popular TV sitcom Sex and the City, before breaking out into mainstream Hollywood with The Hangover (2009).
In 2024, Cooper had his most recent Oscar nomination for Maestro, which was won by Cillian Murphy for Oppenheimer.
Glenn Close
After a successful acting career spanning over five decades, Glenn Close remains unsuccessful despite eight Oscar nominations.
Close started her career on Broadway before making her mainstream debut in The World According to Garp (1982) at age 35 which gave her the first Academy nomination of many.
Most recently, Close was nominated for Best Supporting Actress for Hillbilly Elegy (2021) although the award was won by Yuh-Jung Youn for Minari.
Sir Ian McKellen
Legend Sir Ian McKellen is a surprising actor on the list due to his performance in major Hollywood franchises such as The Lord of the Rings and X-Men.
The English actor has received many prestigious awards throughout his career including a collection of Tonys, Oliviers and a Golden Globe despite only being nominated for an Oscar twice.
McKellen was firstly nominated in 1999 for Gods and Monsters, shortly followed by The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring in 2002.
Helena Bonham Carter
English actor Helena Bonham Carter, first debuted on the Hollywood screen in A Room With a View (1985) and Lady Jane (1986).
Bonham Carter is known for her commendable career and versatility within her on screen performances.
Following meeting filmmaker Tim Burton on the set of Planet of the Apes (2001), Bonham Carter continued to appear in eight of his blockbuster films including Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) and Alice in Wonderland (2010).
Despite her plethora of Hollywood films, Bonham Carter has been nominated for an Oscar only twice.
Hugh Jackman
Despite winning a Grammy and Golden Globe, the Australian actor is yet to win an Oscar.
Jackman is recognised for his work over two decades portraying Marvel Wolverine in the X-Men franchise alongside his leadership in The Greatest Showman (2017).
Hugh Jackman has surprisingly only received one Academy Award nomination in 2012 for his leading role in Les Misérables.
Michelle Williams
Five-time nominee Michelle Williams was nominated for her first Academy Award in 2006 for Brokeback Mountain. Unfortunately Williams came short to winner Rachel Weisz for The Constant Gardener.
Williams had her break into Hollywood after portraying Jen Lindley in teen drama Dawson's Creek from 1998 to 2003.
Famously, Williams is known for her iconic portrayal of Marilyn Monroe in My Week with Marilyn (2011) in which she was nominated for an Oscar.
Edward Norton
Edward Norton is famously known for his breakout role in Primal Fear in 1996, launching his successful Hollywood career.
In 1999, Norton appeared in Fight Club with Brad Pitt, building his reputation as a mainstream actor.
Norton has had four Oscar nominations, including one in 2025 for his supporting role in A Complete Unknown.
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