Amanda Seyfried has stated that winning an Oscar is not important to her career at this point. In an interview with The New Yorker, the actress emphasized the value of nominations over wins and highlighted her focus on longevity through deliberate choices. She reflected on her past nominations and recent successes amid awards season.
Amanda Seyfried recently shared her perspective on Academy Awards in an interview with The New Yorker, asserting that a win is not essential for her professional fulfillment. "I've gotten this far without an Academy Award, so why would I need one now?" she said. Seyfried questioned the lasting impact of Oscar victories, asking, "Do you remember who won in the past ten years? It's not the win that's important. It's the nomination."
She acknowledged the benefits of recognition, noting, "It does thrust you forward. That's a fact." However, she clarified her current stance: "Now, do I need one in a week or two or whenever? No, of course, I don't. Would it be great? Of course it would, for every reason. But it isn't necessary."
Seyfried has yet to win an Oscar but received a best supporting actress nomination in 2021 for her role in "Mank." Her performance in the December release "The Testament of Ann Lee" has garnered best actress nods at the Golden Globes and Critics' Choice awards, hinting at potential Academy consideration.
Reflecting on her career trajectory, Seyfried stressed the importance of longevity: "Longevity in an actor's career is designed. Longevity is about deliberate choices to make art among the big commercial things that are fun and pay." She expressed confidence in her path, saying she has "already proven" herself and is working toward "getting people to trust me to do hard things."
Seyfried also discussed career fluctuations: "We all have ebbs and flows in our careers, and how we're perceived can change from day to day, but I'm consistent in my choices and I'm consistent in my values and my needs." She pointed to recent successes like "The Housemaid," which "made money," contrasting it with earlier projects such as "Mamma Mia!," "Ted 2," and "A Million Ways to Die in the West," which underperformed despite high expectations.