Diane Warren Hits 16 Oscar Losses—Can She Ever Win?
Diane Warren, the iconic singer-songwriter known for her chart-topping hits and emotional ballads, has found herself in a rather unusual and somewhat unfortunate club—she’s just tied the record for the most Oscar losses without a single win. Touted as a musical genius, Warren received an Honorary Academy Award in 2022, but the elusive golden statue for Best Original Song continues to slip through her fingers. This year, she was nominated for “The Journey” from the film “The Six Triple Eight,” yet once again, victory evaded her as she lost to “El Mal” from “Emilia Pérez.”
With this latest defeat, Warren has reached a staggering 16 nominations without a win, placing her in the same league as sound engineer Greg P. Russell. Interestingly, Russell’s case is a bit murky; while many sources claim he has 17 nominations, the Academy rescinded one of them for “13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi,” marking him officially at 16, just like Warren.
In a candid moment with reporters in L.A., Warren expressed her hopes that the 16th time would be the charm—spoiler alert: it wasn’t. She humorously quipped about potentially collapsing from shock if she ever did win, suggesting perhaps that fate has a hand in these things after all.
Despite the disappointment of another loss, it wasn’t all doom and gloom for Warren at the Oscars. She mingled with celebrities and soaked in the atmosphere of Hollywood’s biggest night, sharing smiles and laughter with fellow nominees. It’s worth noting that Warren has written songs for numerous films over her career, and her contributions to the music industry are undeniable, even if the Academy hasn’t quite recognized them in the way she hopes.
As for what’s next, the question remains: will Diane Warren ever snag that Oscar? With her talent and resilience, we certainly hope she gets another shot. Until then, maybe next year will finally be her year—after all, the Oscars love a good comeback story!
Sources: Celebrity Storm and TMZ, Variety, The Hollywood Reporter
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