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As of 2025, Glenn Close holds a bittersweet record: she is the most nominated living actor to never win a competitive Oscar. Close has been nominated 8 times (4 for Best Actress and 4 for Best Supporting Actress) for legendary roles in films like 'Fatal Attraction,' 'Dangerous Liaisons,' and 'The Wife.' She is currently tied with the late Peter O'Toole, who also received 8 nominations without a win (though he was eventually given an Honorary Oscar). Close’s 'streak' has become a frequent topic of conversation during awards season, with many critics viewing her lack of a win as one of the Academy's greatest oversights. Despite this, she has maintained a graceful attitude, famously stating that being nominated by her peers is 'as good as it gets.'