19 Oscar snubs that can literally break your heart 

EE British Academy Film Awards 2014 - Red Carpet Arrivals - Source: Getty
EE British Academy Film Awards 2014 - Red Carpet Arrivals - Source: Getty

6. Amy Adams – Arrival (2016)

82nd Annual Golden Globe Awards - Arrivals - Source: Getty
82nd Annual Golden Globe Awards - Arrivals - Source: Getty

Amy Adams delivered a career-defining performance as a linguist deciphering an alien language in Arrival. Her quiet intensity, emotional depth, and nuanced portrayal of grief were deeply moving. The film earned eight Oscar nominations, including Best Picture and Best Director, yet Adams was shockingly left out. Many believed she was a lock for Best Actress, especially given her history of Oscar snubs. The Academy’s failure to recognize her only reinforced the belief that Adams is one of Hollywood’s most consistently overlooked talents.

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