Amanda Seyfried has offered a refreshingly honest view on Hollywood’s biggest prize, saying an Oscar is not what defines her career or personal success.
In a recent interview with The New Yorker, the Mamma Mia star questioned how much weight an Academy Award truly carries in the long run. Seyfried noted that many people struggle to remember recent winners, arguing that recognition through nominations often has more lasting impact than the trophy itself.
She explained that while an Oscar would certainly be meaningful, it is not something she feels she needs at this stage of her career. For Seyfried, longevity comes from choosing a balance of creative projects and commercially successful films, rather than chasing awards.
The actress earned her first Oscar nomination in 2021 for Best Supporting Actress for Mank. Her performance in The Testament of Ann Lee later brought Golden Globe and Critics’ Choice nominations, placing her among serious awards contenders again.
Despite not receiving an Oscar nomination this season, Seyfried said she feels confident in her body of work and believes she has already earned the trust of filmmakers to explore complex and challenging roles. She also reflected on how quickly public opinion and box office fortunes can shift in the industry.
Seyfried pointed to her recent commercial success with The Housemaid while acknowledging that some past projects failed to meet expectations. For her, stability in Hollywood is built on consistent values and thoughtful career choices, not trophies on a shelf.
Her comments highlight a growing sentiment among actors that true achievement lies in creative fulfillment, audience connection and career endurance rather than awards alone.
