Amanda Seyfried asserts that an Academy Award is not a paramount motivator in her career, despite her recent works drawing attention from awards. In a recent interview with The New Yorker, the actress was questioned about the importance of winning an Oscar. Seyfried candidly responded, stating that she does not view the award as essential and questioned the longevity of recent wins. "No. Do you remember who won in the past 10 years?" she replied. Instead, she emphasized that industry recognition is more significant than the trophy itself.
"It's not the win that's important. It's the nomination. It does thrust you forward. That's a fact." Seyfried said that an Oscar nomination can boost an actor's career, but she doesn't rely on such validation. "I've gotten this far without an Oscar," she said.
The actress received her first Academy Award nomination in 2021 for her supporting role as Marion Davies in David Fincher's Mank. Since then, she has continued to earn critical recognition, including recent Golden Globe and Critics Choice nominations for her performance in The Testament of Ann Lee. With Oscar nominations set to be announced later this month, Seyfried is once again considered a potential contender this year.
Seyfried also spoke about longevity, saying that her past work already showcases her range. She pointed to her Emmy win for The Dropout as proof that she can handle challenging roles without needing awards to validate her career.
