5 Oscars Records That Will Never Be Broken
The industry is waiting with bated breath to hear the results of the coveted Oscars Awards that will take place on March 11, 2024. With the nominations already announced, the fans and the celebrities are excited to see who takes home the valuable golden statuette. At the same time, there have already been some record-breaking strides in the awards categories.
This year, three movies have been nominated for Best Picture that have been directed by women. Director Martin Scorsese has become the most nominated director of all time. However, there are some records that just seem a little out of reach. Here’s a look at five such Oscar records that are too ambitious to be broken anytime soon.
Most Oscar Nominations: John Williams
The American music producer and conductor holds the record for bagging the most number of Oscar nominations in his decades-long career. John Williams has been nominated for a total of 52 times! The legendary composer earns the honor by working on spectacular films like Star Wars, Harry Potter, and Indiana Jones among others.
When you hear a soundtrack or a segment of background music so memorable and unmissable, you might see Williams listed as the composer for that film. His work has made many scenes stand out on the big screen, some that fans can recognize by music alone. Out of the nominations, Williams has taken the Oscar home five times.
Most Oscar Wins: Walt Disney
While many people in the industry only get the honor of being nominated a couple of times in their careers, Walt Disney shattered the glass ceiling by winning the pinnacle of awards in Hollywood a total of 22 times. The man pioneered animation with wonderful cartoon characters that have become a staple in many childhoods. Today, Disney is synonymous with great cinema only because of the legacy he left behind. His death left a huge hole in the cinema world as the company continues the founder’s work and strives to remain true to his essence.
Most Best Actress Wins: Katharine Hepburn
Known as the greatest female star of classical cinema, Katharine Hepburn charmed the audience with her performances over the years. The American actress worked in film, TV, and theatres alike. All the industry’s pinnacle awards honored her legacy and extraordinary contribution to the film industry, including Tony Awards, Emmy Awards, and Golden Globes.
As for the Oscars, the actress has been nominated a total of 12 times with her winning Best Actress four times. She does not just hold the record for most Best Actress wins but remains the only lead performer with four wins. Second in line is Daniel Day-Lewis who has won thrice in the Best Actor category.
Actress with the Most Nominations: Meryl Streep
There’s a reason why she is considered a GOAT, the greatest actor of all time. Meryl Streep holds the record for most overall Oscar nominations in her career, a whopping 21 times. Out of which, she has won twice for Best Actress and once for Best Supporting Actress.
Streep’s filmography runs deep with various genres, formats, and types of personalities she has emulated. Considered one of the best performers to date, nobody can doubt her exceptional talents as an actress. Many fans have said with certainty that there won’t be another actress like Streep for many generations, and we heartily agree.
Most Nominated Family: Newman
There are actors who make history at the Oscars, then there are entire families who leave a lasting impact. One such family is the Newman’s who hold the record for bagging the most number of nominations collectively. The Newmans are musicians who have absolutely dominated the Oscars for years. The composer family has been nominated 95 times for various films they have worked on over the years.
Their filmography includes movies like Toy Story, MASH, Star Wars, Skyfall, The Shawshank Redemption, and countless more. The Newman brothers may have started the legacy, but their nephews and children have taken it forward, propelling the family name to the top of Oscar records.
