As the 2013 Oscars near, here's a look back and ten stars we wouldn't have guessed have never won an Academy Award.
A-list sensation Brad Pitt has been honored with Oscar nods for “12 Monkeys,” “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,” and “Moneyball.” Despite his status as Hollywood’s most bankable and adored celeb, the Academy has yet to presented with the sought-after award. ReutersIt’s hard to believe that Bill Murray has only been nominated for an Oscar only once in his distinguished career. His nod for the 2004 indie “Lost In Translation” marks the first and last time he was up for the gold statue. ReutersThe acclaimed actor has been nominated four times for the films “Apollo 13,” “The Truman Show,” “Pollock,” and “The Hours” but has yet to take home the coveted statue. ReutersHe may have given remarkable performances in films like “Sid and Nancy” and “JFK” but Gary Oldman didn’t earn a nod from the Academy until 2012 for his role in “Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy.” Oldman ultimately lost the award. ReutersAfter receiving nods for “The Grifters,” “American Beauty,” “Being Julia,” and “The Kids Are Alright," many would agree that it’s time Annette Bening took home the coveted award. ReutersJulianne Moore has been honored with nominations for “Boogie Nights,” “The End of the Affair,” “Far From Heaven,” and “The Hours” but has yet to win the award. ReutersAcclaimed chameleon John Malkovich is one of the most respected film actors working today so it’s unclear why he has never been called to the stage on Oscar night. It’s also puzzling that he has only received nominations for “Places in the Heart” and “In the Line of Fire”ReutersTom Cruise is one of the biggest movie stars of all time but that doesn’t mean much to the Academy. The iconic actor has earned Oscar nods for “Born on the Fourth of July,” “Jerry Maguire,” and “Magnolia” but has left the ceremony empty-handed each time. ReutersDespite nominations for “Schindler's List” and “The English Patient,” Oscar gold has not been a part of Ralph Fiennes’ lengthy career.
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