‘It’s An Honor To Win:’ Samuel L. Jackson Says Most People Forget About Your Oscar Nomination

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As a die-hard fan of Samuel L. Jackson, I can’t help but admire his unparalleled candor and humility in Hollywood. Despite his illustrious career spanning over four decades and numerous accolades, he remains grounded and honest about the often-glamorized world of awards.

If there’s someone who isn’t afraid of being straightforward in Hollywood, it’s Samuel L. Jackson. The actor openly admitted that getting nominated isn’t so much an honor as it is a privilege to earn such recognition.

In a chat with the Associated Press, I expressed my thoughts by saying, “Over the years, we’ve learned in our line of work that it’s not merely an honor just to be nominated. Instead, winning is what truly honors us.

Christopher Walken, a seasoned actor known for his role in Django Unchained, mentioned that it’s common for both the Academy Awards-nominated performances and the winners to be forgotten by many. In other words, he pointed out that while someone might get nominated, often it’s the performance itself that slips people’s minds over time.

The actor added that it is generally a contest that one does not volunteer to be a part of. He added, “I didn’t go in there so I could flex. ‘Let me do my scene, so you can remember who I was.’”

Jackson mentioned to the media outlet that following a nomination, people often inquire about the film associated with the nomination. However, once the event concludes, many struggle to remember who ultimately took home the award.

Over the span of ten years in his acting profession, this individual has received just a single Academy Award nomination, specifically for his role in Quentin Tarantino’s film “Pulp Fiction,” that came out back in 1995.

In the year 2021, Jackson received an Honorary Academy Award. During a chat with Vulture last year, the actor expressed that it didn’t feel like a typical honorary award but more like receiving an actual Oscar.

Jackson proudly declared that he had put in the effort and deserved his victory, and he mentioned four other occasions where he might have triumphed or been recognized, yet he accepted whatever happened. Put simply, the celebrated Marvel actor proclaimed, “It’s mine! I earned it. My name is on it.

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2024-11-27 09:52