Five Oscar-bait performances that won the Razzies instead

Posted On September 13, 2025September 13, 2025

The phrase ‘Oscar-bait’ gets thrown around a lot, but not without reason.

There is definitely a formula when it comes to winning big awards, one that a lot of actors go out of their way to try and exploit. Sometimes, however, this backfires in a huge way. Many actors have fallen afoul of Oscar-bait, only to end up being nominated at the wrong ceremony instead. Whether they teamed up with an acclaimed director, chose a character with great potential, or focused on some gripping subject matter, none of it was enough to impress the right people.

It’s a thin line between ‘legendary’ and ‘ludicrous’, and the ones policing this treacherous border are the Razzies. Officially called The Golden Raspberry Awards, this annual event ‘celebrates’ the worst of the film world, rightfully shaming those who thought they could get away with a duff performance or several.

Regardless of what you think of the Razzies, they can often provide a fascinating insight into where film was during a specific period. These nominations all show that, while the Oscars might have been looking for certain things that year, they didn’t find them here.

Five Oscar-bait performances that won the Razzies

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