A film podcast for Blankies, Garies, and Prestige Junkies who dream of Little Gold Men.
We're here to discuss the filmographies and careers of actors who've been nominated multiple times for acting Oscars, but who have yet to snatch that trophy. What are they known for, what got them noticed, and where do we think they're going next?
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Every episode adds another name to the list. So far, the score is not looking good for the Academy's favorite almost-winners.
New episodes drop every other week. Here's who's on the docket.
He's been nominated for Call Me by Your Name, A Complete Unknown, and Marty Supreme — and lost to Gary Oldman, Adrien Brody, and Michael B. Jordan, in that order. Teresa and Chas dig into the most photogenic 0-for-3 streak in modern Oscar history, and ask: is Chalamet cursed, or just unlucky with timing?
From a 13-year-old scene-stealer in Atonement to a four-time Best Actress nominee for Brooklyn, Lady Bird, and Little Women, Saoirse Ronan has been the Oscars' most dependable non-winner for almost two decades. Teresa and Chas break down why the Academy keeps calling her name — and never actually handing her the trophy.
Half Nelson, La La Land, Barbie: three nominations, zero wins, one very committed Ken. Gosling has made a career out of being the most talented person in the room and still going home empty-handed, and Teresa and Chas trace the pattern from indie drama to jukebox musical to plastic doll. They're also keeping an eye on Project Hail Mary, his 2026 sci-fi swing as a lone astronaut saving humanity from certain doom — early buzz says it could be his fourth nomination. Check back soon for the full episode.
She sang her way to a Best Actress nomination as Harriet Tubman in 2019 (losing to Renée Zellweger's Judy Garland), then flew back in on a broomstick for Wicked in 2024 (losing to Mikey Madison's Anora) — two career-best performances, zero trophies, and an EGOT still one letter short. Teresa and Chas dissect the Academy's baffling resistance to a woman who can act, sing, and levitate on command.
How every episode opens
"You're listening to Always a Bridesmaid, a film podcast by and for Blankies, Garies, and Prestige Junkies who dream of Little Gold Men! We're here to discuss the filmographies and careers of actors who've been nominated multiple times for acting Oscars, but who have yet to snatch that trophy. What are they known for, what got them noticed, and where do we think they're going next?"
