While plenty of worthy actors who delivered outstanding performances have been recognized at the Oscars this year, there were still a few that the awards ceremony seemed to forget altogether. Even though a few of Enchanted's songs were nominated, Amy Adams didn't receive a nomination herself. No love for Keri Russell in Waitress, either. Denzel Washington wasn't recognized for his performance in American Gangster, and even Russell Crowe was left off the list for both that film and 3:10 to Yuma. You can't make everyone happy, but at least these actors and actresses are in good company. Check out these snubs of Oscars past, and sound off in the comments section if you think there's anyone we forgot.
Angela Bassett
Waiting to Exhale (1995)
In the adaptation of Terry McMillan's best-selling novel, Bassett played a wronged and very vengeful wife. Hands down, the film's most memorable scene involved Bassett's character setting her husband's car on fire as if she routinely torches Mercedes for breakfast. If that's not Oscar-worthy, I don't know what is.
Matt Damon
The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999)
When lowly bathroom attendant Tom Ripley is confused for a buddy of the wealthy Dickie Greenleaf, he keeps lying to score a free trip to Italy, and then lies some more. Matt Damon nailed this cleverly complex role, and most likely learned how to talk his way out of any situation as a result.
Maggie Gyllenhaal
Sherrybaby (2006)
Desperate to rekindle her relationship with her daughter after serving three years in prison, Sherry Swanson learns that life on the outside isn't much easier than being behind bars. Maggie Gyllenhaal makes us sympathize for a character that battles addiction and has a chronic self-destructive lifestyle that nearly destroys her.
Bill Murray
Groundhog Day (1993)
What would you do if you kept reliving the same day over and over again, and that happened to be Groundhog Day? Besides punching Puxatawny Phil in the mouth, you'd probably take advantage of your extra time, preferably in a very comical manner. That's what Bill Murray did, furthering his loveable goofball character that we still know and love today.
Angela BassettWaiting to Exhale (1995)
In the adaptation of Terry McMillan's best-selling novel, Bassett played a wronged and very vengeful wife. Hands down, the film's most memorable scene involved Bassett's character setting her husband's car on fire as if she routinely torches Mercedes for breakfast. If that's not Oscar-worthy, I don't know what is.
Matt DamonThe Talented Mr. Ripley (1999)
When lowly bathroom attendant Tom Ripley is confused for a buddy of the wealthy Dickie Greenleaf, he keeps lying to score a free trip to Italy, and then lies some more. Matt Damon nailed this cleverly complex role, and most likely learned how to talk his way out of any situation as a result.
Maggie GyllenhaalSherrybaby (2006)
Desperate to rekindle her relationship with her daughter after serving three years in prison, Sherry Swanson learns that life on the outside isn't much easier than being behind bars. Maggie Gyllenhaal makes us sympathize for a character that battles addiction and has a chronic self-destructive lifestyle that nearly destroys her.
Bill MurrayGroundhog Day (1993)
What would you do if you kept reliving the same day over and over again, and that happened to be Groundhog Day? Besides punching Puxatawny Phil in the mouth, you'd probably take advantage of your extra time, preferably in a very comical manner. That's what Bill Murray did, furthering his loveable goofball character that we still know and love today.
of this movie, it was still the biggest movie of 1997 and Leo was
a huge reason for that! Kate Winslet and Gloria Stewart both got
nominations, the movie won Best Picture, and Leo didn't even get a
nomination!!!!
That year Matt Damon was also nominated as Best Actor (for Good
Will Hunting) but lost to Jack Nicholson in As Good as it Gets!
Un-freaking-believable !!!