Shockingly, these A-list movie stars have never won an Oscar

You might be surprised how many top-notch actors have yet to take home their first Oscar. Will any of this year's crop break the jinx on March 15?

Oscar has had a date with many of Hollywood's biggest stars since the first Academy Awards in 1929. 

But you might be surprised which movie icons have yet to wrap their fingers around that vaunted golden statue. Eddie Murphy has been entertaining millions since he was a teen; no Oscar. Harrison Ford, who received a moving Actor Awards tribute earlier this month, is synonymous with the popcorn thriller. But still, no Academy Award.

The reasons for Oscar slights are often as simple as an A-list actor being in a particularly competitive field. Other times, an upstart rushes in on the heels of a popular film and steals the night.

For example, in 2015, notable nominees such as Bradley Cooper, Michael Keaton, Benedict Cumberbatch and Steve Carell all lost to Eddie Redmayne, who won best actor for his portrayal of Stephen Hawking in "The Theory of Everything." And in 2023, Cate Blanchett and Michelle Williams stayed seated as the Oscar went to "Everything Everywhere All at Once" darling Michelle Yeoh.

Take a spin with us through this list of favorite actors who have yet to win an Oscar heading into the 2026 Academy Awards on March 15 (ABC and Hulu, 7 p.m. ET/4 PT).