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Fact
The Record for the Biggest Shutout
Category
Movies
Subcategory
Oscar Winners
Country
USA
Description
While some movies win 11 Oscars, others suffer the heartbreak of the 'shutout.' The record for the most nominations without a single win is 11, a title shared by two films: 'The Color Purple' (1985) and 'The Turning Point' (1977). Steven Spielberg’s 'The Color Purple' was a massive critical success and received 11 nominations, including Best Picture and three acting nods (Whoopi Goldberg, Oprah Winfrey, and Margaret Avery). However, on Oscar night, it went 0 for 11. Spielberg wasn't even nominated for Best Director that year, despite winning the Directors Guild of America award. This 'Oscar Black-out' led to significant controversy and remains one of the most surprising winless streaks in the history of the ceremony.