Of course, an Oscar nod isn’t always the most important thing for an actor’s career. For instance, Amanda Seyfried—who was also snubbed for her performance in The Testament of Ann Lee—recently admitted that an Oscar win wasn’t on her list of priorities.
“I’m going to jump between genres as much as I can, and jump between indies and studios,” Amanda, 40, explained in an interview with The New Yorker published Jan. 18. “So I’ve gotten this far without an Oscar. Why would I need one now?”
As she put it, “I feel I’m already proven.”
Meanwhile, other stars have emphasized what a nomination, and win, means to them—no matter the ceremony. For Timothée Chalamet—who earned his third Oscar nomination for his performance in Marty Supreme—winning a Golden Globe earlier this month prompted a heartfelt speech about hard work paying off.
“Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart,” Timothée said after accepting the Golden Globe Jan. 11. “I’m in a category with many greats. This category is stacked, I look up to all of you.”
The 30-year-old went on to express that he felt gratitude for all of his past nominations, but felt the gravity of finally taking home a trophy.
“My dad instilled in me a spirit of gratitude growing up,” he explained. “Always be grateful for what you have. It’s allowed me to leave this ceremony in the past empty-handed with my head held high, grateful just to be here. But I would be lying if I didn’t say those moments make this moment that much sweeter.”
For stars who are feeling the sweetness of a surprise nod, or a snub that will only contribute to their future success, keep reading…
SNUB: Ariana Grande
Although Ariana scored a nomination for her performance in the original Wicked, as well as this year for the Golden Globes and Actor Awards, she missed out for her second Oscar nod for Glinda the Good.
SURPRISE: Jacob Elordi
Although Jacob’s performance in Frankenstein was worth the hype, his first-time nomination comes as a surprise among a stacked Best Supporting Actor race.
SNUB: Adam Sandler
Despite his worthy performance alongside George Clooney in Jay Kelly, the comedian did not score a Best Supporting Actor nomination.
SNUB: Regina Hall
Despite her worthy Best Supporting Actress performance in One Battle After Another, Regina was snubbed.
SNUB: Paul Mescal
Paul’s performance as William Shakespeare in Chloé Zhao‘s Hamnet was worth a Supporting Actor nod for Golden Globes and the Actor Awards, but he didn’t score the Oscar recognition.
SURPRISE: F1
Despite its absence among other major awards, F1 scored big for the Oscar nominations, including a Best Picture nod.
SNUB: Miley Cyrus
Although Miley held a worthy campaign for Best Original Song, Avatar‘s “Dream As One” did not score a nomination.
SURPRISE: Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas
The Sentimental Value actress scored a well-deserved, but surprising, nod for her performance as Agnes.
SNUB: Wicked: For Good
The original Wicked movie scored big in nominations last year, but its sequel was snubbed in all major categories, including Best Picture.
SNUB: Chase Infiniti
While One Battle After Another was present in plenty of other Oscar categories, Chase did not earn the recognition for her lead actress role.
SNUB: Jennifer Lawrence
Jennifer’s performance in Die, My Love earned plenty of Oscar buzz throughout the season, but she was ultimately snubbed from Oscar recognition.
SURPRISE: Delroy Lindo
While Delroy missed out on a nod for the Golden Globes and Actor Awards, his performance as Delta Slim earned him a deserved—and first ever—Oscar nod.
SNUB: Odessa A’Zion
The Marty Supreme actress scored a nod for the Actor Awards, but she was snubbed for her performance in the Best Supporting Actress category a the Oscars.
SNUB: Amanda Seyfried
The Testament of Anne Lee put Amanda in the running for Best Actress, but she ultimately lost out for a nomination.
SURPRISE: Kate Hudson
The Best Actress category was stacked, so Kate’s nomination for Song Sung Blue was a pleasant surprise.
Jennifer Lawrence And Josh Hutcherson Are Returning To The Hunger Games Universe
The rumors are true, and months of denials have officially aged like milk. Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson are reportedly returning to the world of Panem, reprising their iconic roles as Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark in Lionsgate’s highly anticipated prequel, The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping.
At first, the idea seemed impossible. The new film takes place decades before Katniss ever volunteered for the Hunger Games, making the return of Lawrence and Hutcherson appear unlikely. However, the filmmakers have reportedly found a clever way to bring the beloved characters back without disrupting the timeline of the original trilogy.
The key is a framing device reportedly taken from Suzanne Collins’ latest novel. The story is expected to feature an older Katniss and Peeta spending time with Haymitch Abernathy as he tells them about the horrifying experience he endured during his own Hunger Games. This approach gives fans an opportunity to see the original characters again while allowing the prequel to remain focused on Haymitch’s story.
The revelation is especially amusing considering Josh Hutcherson’s recent comments about the project. For months, the actor insisted that he knew nothing about the upcoming film and emphasized how much he still loved the franchise. In Hollywood, however, such denials can often mean that a carefully worded confidentiality agreement is keeping the truth under wraps. Fans now have plenty of reason to laugh at those earlier statements.
Sunrise on the Reaping centers on the 50th Hunger Games, known as the Second Quarter Quell. This particular Games was designed to be especially brutal, with twice the usual number of tributes being sent into the arena. The story follows a young Haymitch as he struggles to survive one of the most devastating and psychologically intense Games in Panem’s history.
Bringing Katniss and Peeta into the story through a framing sequence could create an emotional connection between Haymitch’s past and the characters fans have followed since the beginning of the franchise. It also gives Lawrence and Hutcherson a chance to return without changing the events established in the original films.
Fans have already taken to social media to celebrate the reported reunion, with many joking about how successfully the actors managed to keep the secret. The combination of familiar stars, Suzanne Collins’ source material, and director Francis Lawrence returning has created enormous anticipation.
The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping is scheduled to arrive in theaters on November 20, 2026. Whether Katniss and Peeta appear only briefly or play a more meaningful role remains unclear, but their return could make this new chapter one of the franchise’s biggest cinematic events yet.
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