The 10 Best Performances of 2024 That Didn’t Get Nominated for an Oscar
The nominations for the 97th Academy Awards have been announced, and while the nominees for Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor, and Best Supporting Actress are all talented individuals, there are several performers who gave fantastic performances that didn’t receive a nomination. Here are the 10 best performances of 2024 that didn’t get nominated for an Oscar.
Pamela Anderson’s lead performance in The Last Showgirl seemed like an obvious pick for the Academy Award for Best Actress, but she was surprisingly left out. Anderson plays Shelly Gardner, a veteran Las Vegas showgirl who discovers that her show is suddenly closing down after 30 years. Her performance was met with critical acclaim and she was nominated for several awards, including a Golden Globe and a SAG Award.
Another standout performance is that of Maclin, who played himself in the film Sing Sing. The film is about a real-life acting group that was started in the titular prison, and Maclin joined the group while serving time in Sing Sing Correctional Facility. His performance was truly incredible, and it’s even more impressive considering he was playing himself.
Other notable performances include those of Michael Shannon, who played a complex and nuanced character in the film The Master; and Zendaya, who gave a powerful performance in the film Euphoria. These performances, along with several others, demonstrate that there were many talented actors and actresses who didn’t receive a nomination for their work.
Despite not receiving an Oscar nomination, these performances are still worth recognizing and celebrating. They demonstrate the incredible range and talent of the actors and actresses who brought them to life, and they remind us of the importance of recognizing and rewarding great performances.