Oscar Isaac at the Academy Awards in 2020.
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Oscar Isaac at the Academy Awards in 2020.
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The standard line for awards season goes: “It’s an honor just to be nominated.” But when it comes to the Oscars, there’s quite a long list of great performers who have never received this honor. Today, we’re talking about some of our favorites who should have at least one Oscar on their mantle — including Pam Grier, John Goodman, Oscar Isaac, and Regina Hall.
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