The Oscar Awards are considered the pinnacle of the year for film lovers, an event that all actors and directors aspire to, although not everyone places the same importance on it. Amanda Seyfried, known for her roles in Mean Girls and Mamma Mia!, has been one of the potential candidates for the 2026 Oscars for her performance in The Testament of Ann Lee, a musical that tells the story of the founder of the Shakers sect. Despite her performance being highly praised by critics, the actress did not receive a nomination this year.
Says that the awards are not important
Despite this disappointment, Seyfried has stated that such a result does not concern her. In a recent interview with The New Yorker, she said: “I have come a long way in my career without winning one. Why would I need one now?” Her focus is more on the nomination than on the victory, noting that a nomination is already a recognition of her work and talent. So far, Seyfried has one Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress for Mank in 2021.
The actress also emphasized the importance of making deliberate artistic decisions in her career, contrasting her recent commercial success with the film The Assistant, which has grossed $368.9 million worldwide on a budget of $35 million. This financial performance has left her in a good position to move forward with her career, where she seeks to demonstrate her versatility in challenging roles.
The will of Ann Lee will premiere in Spain on March 13, directed by Mona Fastvold, which represents another step in Seyfried’s evolution as an actress. As she continues to seek diverse roles, her career seems to be pointing towards a promising future, independent of Academy recognition.
