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Dunst Slams Oscars for Plemons Snub
24 Jan
Summary
- Kirsten Dunst publicly criticized the Academy for overlooking Jesse Plemons' role.
- She praised Plemons' performance as transcendent and Oscar-worthy.
- Plemons' film 'Bugonia' received other nominations but not for lead actor.
Kirsten Dunst has voiced her strong disapproval of the 2026 Academy Award nominations, specifically lamenting the exclusion of her husband, Jesse Plemons. Plemons was widely expected to receive a Best Actor nomination for his performance in the film 'Bugonia,' a role that has already earned him accolades from the Golden Globes and SAG Awards.
Dunst took to social media to share her views, reposting commentary that described Plemons' work as "one of the greatest performances of all time" and comparable to Daniel Day-Lewis. She expressed that Plemons' portrayal in 'Bugonia' transcends typical acting standards, contrasting it with the nominated performance in 'Marty Supreme'.
Despite Plemons' absence from the Best Actor category, 'Bugonia' did receive recognition. The film earned a nomination for Best Picture, Emma Stone was nominated for Best Actress for her role in the movie, and the screenplay and score were also acknowledged. Plemons' prior Oscar recognition was in 2022 for 'The Power of the Dog.'
