Robert Downey Jr. and Da’Vine Joy Randolph.Photo:Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty; David Fisher/Shutterstock
Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty; David Fisher/Shutterstock
And though it’s always an honor to be nominated — especially given the high caliber of performances in some of 2023’s biggest hits — some actors deliver work so riveting, the press, critics and colleagues and fans agree they should take home the top honor, again and again.
FromRobert Downey Jr.toDa’Vine Joy Randolph, see the actors who’ve won every major award they were nominated for this year — so far!
01of 07Robert Downey Jr., ‘Oppenheimer’Robert Downey Jr.Steve Granitz/FilmMagicLast summer,Robert Downey Jr.proudly declaredthatOppenheimer"is the best film I’ve been in," and his commitment to the work clearly showed. For his powerful performance as Oppenheimer’s ally-turned-enemy Lewis Strauss in the Christopher Nolan film, Downey has won all three major awards he was nominated for.Near the start of hisacceptance speech at the SAG Awards, Downey joked, “Unlike my fellow nominees, I willnevergrow tired from the sound of my own voice,” alluding to the number of speeches he’s given this season.At the March 10 Oscars,he’ll be up againstSterling K. Brown forAmerican Fiction,Robert De Niro forKillers of the Flower Moon,Ryan Gosling forBarbieand Mark Ruffalo forPoor Things.
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Robert Downey Jr., ‘Oppenheimer’
Robert Downey Jr.Steve Granitz/FilmMagic
Steve Granitz/FilmMagic
Last summer,Robert Downey Jr.proudly declaredthatOppenheimer"is the best film I’ve been in," and his commitment to the work clearly showed. For his powerful performance as Oppenheimer’s ally-turned-enemy Lewis Strauss in the Christopher Nolan film, Downey has won all three major awards he was nominated for.
Near the start of hisacceptance speech at the SAG Awards, Downey joked, “Unlike my fellow nominees, I willnevergrow tired from the sound of my own voice,” alluding to the number of speeches he’s given this season.
At the March 10 Oscars,he’ll be up againstSterling K. Brown forAmerican Fiction,Robert De Niro forKillers of the Flower Moon,Ryan Gosling forBarbieand Mark Ruffalo forPoor Things.
02of 07Cillian Murphy, ‘Oppenheimer’Cillian Murphy.Steve Granitz/FilmMagicHelming one of the biggest blockbusters of 2023 wasCillian Murphy, who delivered a subtle yet poignant performance as J. Robert Oppenheimer in the biopic about the revolutionary scientist.For his efforts, the Irish actor has also swept awards season, winning not just theGolden GlobeandSAG Awardsfor lead actor, but also the BAFTA for the same category.At the Oscars,he’s going head-to-headwith Bradley Cooper ofMaestro,Colman Domingo ofRustin,Paul Giamatti ofThe Holdoversand Jeffrey Wright ofAmerican Fiction.
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Cillian Murphy, ‘Oppenheimer’
Cillian Murphy.Steve Granitz/FilmMagic
Helming one of the biggest blockbusters of 2023 wasCillian Murphy, who delivered a subtle yet poignant performance as J. Robert Oppenheimer in the biopic about the revolutionary scientist.
For his efforts, the Irish actor has also swept awards season, winning not just theGolden GlobeandSAG Awardsfor lead actor, but also the BAFTA for the same category.
At the Oscars,he’s going head-to-headwith Bradley Cooper ofMaestro,Colman Domingo ofRustin,Paul Giamatti ofThe Holdoversand Jeffrey Wright ofAmerican Fiction.
03of 07Da’Vine Joy Randolph, ‘The Holdovers’Da’Vine Joy Randolph.Steve Granitz/FilmMagicThis season’s breakout star is undoubtedlyDa’Vine Joy Randolphwho managed to bring some levity and — appropriately — joy to a heartbreaking story.For her role as Mary Lamb, Randolph has also been presented with aGolden Globe, BAFTA and SAG Award, amongseveral otheraccolades.She’s up for an Oscar come March 10alongside Emily Blunt ofOppenheimer,Danielle Brooks ofThe Color Purple,America Ferrera ofBarbieand Jodie Foster ofNyad.
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Da’Vine Joy Randolph, ‘The Holdovers’
Da’Vine Joy Randolph.Steve Granitz/FilmMagic
This season’s breakout star is undoubtedlyDa’Vine Joy Randolphwho managed to bring some levity and — appropriately — joy to a heartbreaking story.
For her role as Mary Lamb, Randolph has also been presented with aGolden Globe, BAFTA and SAG Award, amongseveral otheraccolades.She’s up for an Oscar come March 10alongside Emily Blunt ofOppenheimer,Danielle Brooks ofThe Color Purple,America Ferrera ofBarbieand Jodie Foster ofNyad.
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Steven Yeun, ‘Beef’
Steven Yeun.Steve Granitz/FilmMagic
It’s inarguable thatSteven Yeundelivered one of the best performances — and one of the most touching renditions of “Amazing Grace” — in Netflix’sBeef,and it seems the awards show voters agreed.
For his lead role as Danny Cho in the hit show, the actor was nominated for aGolden Globe, Emmy Award andSAG Awardand won them all. The role also earned Yeun a trophy at the Critics Choice Awards.
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Ali Wong, ‘Beef’
Ali Wong.Netflix
Netflix
Ali Wongplayed Yeun’s purported arch nemesis in the show and like her costar, she also had a clean awards season sweep. For her lead actress performance as Amy Lau, the revered stand-up comic won aGolden Globe, Emmy andSAG Award. She also came out on top at the Independent Spirit Awards and the Critics Choice Awards.
06of 07Jeremy Allen White, ‘The Bear’Jeremy Allen White.Michael Buckner/Golden Globes 2024/Golden Globes 2024 via GettyJeremy Allen Whitemade a splash as Carmy inThe Bearlast year, and his winning streak continued this year. The actor also won in every major category he was nominated for, beating out equally powerhouse performances from the likes ofOnly Murders in the Building’s Martin Short,Barry’s Bill Hader and even costar Ebon Moss-Bachrach at theGolden Globe,EmmyandSAG Awards.The 2024 Emmys will come around this fall, giving White another opportunity for gold.
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Jeremy Allen White, ‘The Bear’
Jeremy Allen White.Michael Buckner/Golden Globes 2024/Golden Globes 2024 via Getty
Michael Buckner/Golden Globes 2024/Golden Globes 2024 via Getty
Jeremy Allen Whitemade a splash as Carmy inThe Bearlast year, and his winning streak continued this year. The actor also won in every major category he was nominated for, beating out equally powerhouse performances from the likes ofOnly Murders in the Building’s Martin Short,Barry’s Bill Hader and even costar Ebon Moss-Bachrach at theGolden Globe,EmmyandSAG Awards.
The 2024 Emmys will come around this fall, giving White another opportunity for gold.
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Ayo Edebiri, ‘The Bear’
Ayo Edebiri.Kayla Oaddams/WireImage
Kayla Oaddams/WireImage
Like White, she could be adding to her trophy shelf again later this year when the Emmy Awards come back around.
source: people.com
