20 Questionable Oscar nominations that raised eyebrows

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9. Kevin Spacey

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Kevin Spacey’s nomination and subsequent win for Best Actor for American Beauty in 2000 was highly controversial. Not only was the movie criticized for having a light plot that was not Oscar-worthy, but Spacey’s history of sexual assault with minors put the final nail in the coffin. The movie is now considered problematic for its depiction of underage girls in a sexual manner, and Spacey’s win is still criticized.

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Edited by Anshika Jain