In Hollywood lore, the 'Oscar Curse' is a superstition that winning an Academy Award—particularly Best Supporting Actress—leads to a decline in the winner’s career or personal life. Proponents point to winners like Mira Sorvino, Jennifer Connelly, and Mo'Nique, who struggled to find major follow-up roles or faced personal turmoil after their wins. However, statistical studies often debunk this, showing that most winners actually see a significant 'Oscar Bump' in their salaries and opportunities. The 'curse' is likely a result of confirmation bias, where fans only notice the winners who fade from the spotlight while ignoring the dozens of others (like Meryl Streep or Denzel Washington) whose careers continued to flourish for decades after their first win.