Helen Mirren
Dame Helen Lydia Mirrenis a much-acclaimed, beloved British film star. She won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of Queen Elizabeth II in the aptly titled filmThe Queen. Her man other accolades include three additional Oscar nominations, a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play, and an Olivier Award for Best Actress.
Helen Mirren received a nomination for the Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actress in 2018. She was nominated at the age of 72 for her portrayal of Sarah Winchester inWinchester. Yes, the role itself was a bit on the melodramatic side, but Mirren is a wonderful actress who rose to the occasion.
Robert De Niro
Perhaps no other actor has been praised as often asRobert De Niro. He has countless awards to his credit. He has received six BAFTA award nominations in addition to winning two Oscars and two Emmys. He also has the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the Cecil B. DeMille Award.
Robert De Niro won his Academy Awards forThe Godfather Part IIandRaging Bull. He also appeared in such films asThe Deer Hunter,Casino,Heat,Meet the Parents, andOnce Upon a Time in America. De Niro was nominated for the Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actor in 2016 for his work inDirty Grandpa.
Sandra Bullock
Not only wasSandra Bullocknominated for a Golden Raspberry Award in 2010, but she also won it during the same weekend that she won an Academy Award. Unlike most actors who never acknowledge or accept their Razzie Award, Bullock showed her good sense of humor and grace by showing up to accept the award in person.
Sandra Bullock shocked many when she showed up at the 30th Golden Raspberry Awards. She went up and accepted her award for Worst Actress inAll About Steve. With a smile, Sandra showed up from backstage with companions who wore “Team Bullock” shirts and brought out a wagon full ofAll About SteveDVDs. She had previously been nominated for the Razzie in 1997 forSpeed 2: Cruise Control.
Al Pacinohas enjoyed an illustrious career in film for five decades, and he’s still going strong. It would be hard to find an important acting award that Pacino hasn’t won. He can also count multiple Golden Raspberry Award nominations among the recognition he has received.
Nominated for Worst Actor in 1985 for his work inRevolution, Al Pacino lost that year toSylvester Stallone. Pacino was once again nominated for Worst Actor in 2008 for both88 MinutesandRighteous Kill. He was nominated for Worst Supporting Actor in 2003 forGigli, and he won the Razzie Award for Worst Supporting Actor for his portrayal of himself inJack and Jill.
Michael Caine
Michael Caineis an English film icon who is still enjoying an illustrious career in cinema that has spanned over 70 years. His range is astounding. He has acted in over 130 movies, so he is doing something very right. However, of course, even he is not above recognition from the Golden Raspberry Award Foundation.
Michael Caine was nominated for the 1980 Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actor for his roles in bothThe IslandandDressed to Killin 1980. That year, he lost toNeil Diamondwho won the award for his role inThe Jazz Singer. Caine was later nominated for the Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Supporting Actor in 1987 for his work inJaws: The Revenge.
Marlon Brando
Who would dare disputeMarlon Brando’s greatness as an actor? The man won two Academy Awards and countless other awards that acknowledge many different strong performances throughout his decades-long career. He had roles in such classic films asA Streetcar Named Desire,On the Waterfront,The Godfather, andLast Tango in Paris.
Marlon Brando may be a critically acclaimed film star, but he was not above a few Golden Raspberry Award nominations. Before he won the Razzie Award for Worst Supporting Actor for the 1996 filmThe Island of Dr. Moreau, he was also nominated for his work inThe FormulaandChristopher Columbus: The Discovery.
Emma Watson
Since she charmed the world in her iconic role as Hermione Granger in theHarry Pottermovie series,Emma Watsonhas been famous around the world. She took the art of acting seriously as she grew up in front of the camera, and she has enjoyed success in film beyond the world of Harry Potter.
Emma Watson has received praised throughout her career. She was lauded for her role as Belle in the live action adaptation of Disney’sBeauty and the Beast. She was also nominated for a Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actress in 2017 for her portrayal of Mae Holland inThe Circle. However,Tyler Perrywon the award that year.
Sir Laurence Olivier
With over fifty film roles to his credit,Laurence Olivierhad a prolific and critically acclaimed career in cinema. The British actor also appeared in many plays and took his craft very seriously. He won four Academy Awards and had 13 Oscar nominations over the course of his career. If even this revered actor can be nominated for a Razzie, nobody’s safe from this recognition.
Laurence Olivier won two Golden Raspberry Awards. The committee may not have been that sensitive in their recognition of Olivier since they gave him these nominations rather late in his life and career. He was nominated for Worst Actor for his role inInchonin 1982, and he was nominated for Worst Supporting Actor for his role inThe Jazz Singerin 1980.
Christopher Walken
Having appearance in over 100 movies and TV shows,Christopher Walkenis a revered actor who has also worked as a director, playwright, and screenwriter. He is also known for his unique look and persona, and he appeared in several music videos such as “Weapon of Choice” byFatboy Slim.
Christopher Walken received nominations for the Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actor for two years in a row. In 2002, Walken was nominated for his portrayal of Reed Temple inThe Country Bears. Then, in 2003, he was nominated for his performances in bothKangaroo JackandGigli.
Mary Tyler Moore
Since her big break as Laurie Petrie onThe Dick Van Dyke Show,Mary Tyler Moorereceived critical acclaim for her acting talent and stellar comedic timing. She transitioned between working in television and film easily at a time when few could pull that off. She won seven Emmys, and she was nominated for an Academy Award for her role inOrdinary People.
Mary Tyler Moore was nominated for the Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actress for her portrayal of Charlotte Dreyfus inSix Weeks. She starred opposite Dudley Moore in the movie that is a tearjerker. Moore played the mother of a 12-year-old girl who is dying from leukemia. Aside from the Razzie, the movie received mixed reviews.
