The 95th Academy Awards will soon take place on July 24, 2025, with already made-public nominations that stir up critics and fans alike with numerous surprises and snubs. The fresh nominations bring to mind those who have previously received nominations, those who were nominated multiple times but haven’t won any Oscars yet, and those who with great talents, but yet, haven’t gotten a single nod.
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Additionally, the rush of memories brings to mind performers who have garnered two Oscar nominations in the same year in different categories for various roles. Some won one while some left empty-handed. Regardless of how things went out, they remain iconic in the history of cinema.
1Fay Bainter - ‘White Banners’ & ‘Jezebel’ (1938)
American stage and film actorFay Bainteris widely known for her performances inThe Children’s Hour,White Banners, and other productions in the early 20th century which lasted until the early 60s.The Alfred Hitchcock Hourwas where Bainter made her final appearance on TV and cinema.
For the filmsWhite BannersandJezebel, Fay Bainter made history by being the first performer to receive nominations for both Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress, respectively, in the same year during the 11th Academy Awards in 1938. Despite winning Best Supporting Actress, Bainter lost her Best Actress award to her co-star inJezebel,Bette Davis.
2Teresa Wright - ‘The Pride of the Yankees’ & ‘Mrs. Miniver’ (1942)
Born in 1918 asMuriel Teresa Wrightin the Harlem district of New York City, actor Teresa Wright is an exquisite and natural acting ability known for her incredible works in movies such asShadow of a DoubtandSomewhere in Time.
In 1942, during the 15th Academy Awards, Wright became the second actor to be nominated for two categories in the same year. History repeated itself with Wright when she was nominated for Best Supporting Actress inMrs. Miniverwhich she won and Best Actress for her performance inThe Pride of the Yankeeswhich she lost toMrs. Miniver’sco-star,Greer Garson.
3Barry Fitzgerald - ‘Going My Way’ (1945)
Irish actorBarry Fitzgerald, regarded as one of Hollywood’s best character actors and scene-stealers, is well-known for his roles inThe Quiet Man,How Green Was My ValleyandAnd Then There Were None.
During the 17th Academy Awards in 1945, Fitzgerald made history by becoming the firstactor to be nominated for two different categories, Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor, in the same year for the same movie,Going My Way. He triumphed in the latter category, whileBing Crosby, his co-star, received the top honor.
4Jessica Lange - ‘Frances’ & ‘Tootsie’ (1982)
Jessica Lange, whose career spanned more than five decades, is renowned for her amazing works from both centuries from 1976’sKing Kongto 2011’sAmerican Horror Story. Lange is also the 13th actor to accomplish the Triple Crown of Acting, having won five Golden Globe Awards, a Screen Actors Guild Award, two Academy Awards, three Primetime Emmy Awards and a Tony Award.
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After Fitzgerald, it was another 40 years before another double nomination occurred. Lange won Best Supporting Actress for her performance inTootsiewhile lost her Best Actress bid forFrancestoSophie’s Choice’sMeryl Streep.
5Sigourney Weaver - ‘Gorillas in the Mist’ & ‘Working Girl’ (1988)
SinceSigourney Weaveris associated with the moviesAlienandAvatar, whenever her name is mentioned, people immediately think of those hits. Although Weaver is best known for her work in theAlienfranchise, she has been in more than 60 movies throughout her career such asGhostbusters,My Salinger YearandRed Lights.
During the 61st Academy Awards in 1988, Weaver became the next actor to receive a double nomination. However, she was also the first not to receive a prize in either category. As Dian Fossey inGorillas in the Mist, Weaver received a nomination for Best Actress, however, she lost toJodie FosterinThe Accused. She also received a nomination for Best Supporting Actress as the boss inWorking Girl, regrettably, this didn’t work out for her either.
6Al Pacino - ‘Scent of a Woman’ & ‘Glengarry Glen Ross’ (1992)
The1970s was one of cinema’s most influentialdecades, and it’s whenAl Pacinomade his acting debut. Since then, he has cemented himself as a legendary and enduring character in the world of cinema. Whenever fans think of Pacino, they instantly think ofThe Godfatherfranchise as well asScarfaceandSerpico.
However, besides his works in the mobster genre, Pacino also received two Oscar nods for two different categories in the same year during the 65th Academy Awards. Pacino won his first Academy Award for his lead role as a blind ex-Army official inScent of a Womanwhile losing his Best Supporting Actor bid forGlengarry Glen RosstoGene HackmaninUnforgiven.
7Holly Hunter - ‘The Piano’ & ‘The Firm’ (1993)
Holly Hunteris widely known to the modern audience as the voice behind Helen Carr in the Pixar animation,The Incredibles. However, her acting career has spanned over 40 years with notable works such asThirteen,Broadcast NewsandCrash.
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During the 66th Academy Awards in 1993, Hunter became the next actor to receive a double nomination. Hunter won Best Actress for her performance as Ada McGrath inThe Pianowhile her supporting nomination forThe Firmwas lost to her costarAnna Paquinwho became one of the youngest Oscar winners ever, at age 11.
8Emma Thompson - ‘The Remains of the Day’ & ‘In the Name of the Father’ (1993)
Emma Thompsonis well-known to contemporary audiences thanks to her roles in a number of films and TV programs, includingSense and Sensibility,Love ActuallyandWhy Didn’t They Ask Evans?Thompson is revered in Hollywood as one of the best performers of her generation and one of the most recognizable actors from Britain.
In the same year Holly Hunter was nominated, Thompson also received a double nomination for her work inThe Remains of the DayandIn the Name of the Fatherfor Best Actress and Best Supporting, respectively. However, she lost both categories to the duo inThe Piano.
9Julianne Moore - ‘Far From Heaven’ & ‘The Hours’ (2002)
Julianna Moorehas been active in the film industry since the early 1990s and is renowned for both her appearances in blockbusters and independent films. Some of her notable roles include her characters in the filmsThe Hunger Games,The Woman in the Window, andChildren of Men.
In 2003, during the 75th Academy Awards, Moore received two nominations for her performances inFar From Heavenfor Best Actress and Best Supporting inThe Hours. However, she lost the former bid to her co-starNicole Kidmanand the latter toCatherine Zeta-Jonesfor her portrayal of Velma Kelly inChicago.
10Jamie Foxx - ‘Jay’ & ‘Collateral’ (2004)
Jamie Foxxis an American actor, comedian, and singer who is widely known for his cinematic works in numerous notable films such asDjango Unchained,DreamgirlsandThe Amazing Spider-Man 2.
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In 2004, during the 77th Academy Awards, Foxx became the next double nominee, receiving the Best Actor nods for his portrayal of Ray Charles inRayand Best Supporting inCollateral. He took home the former win, however, lost the latter toMorgan Freemanfor his work inMillion Dollar Baby.
