Kirsten Dunst Responds to Jesse Plemons’ Oscar Snub
Kirsten Dunst has publicly expressed her disappointment over her husband, Jesse Plemons, being overlooked for an Oscar nomination for his role in the film Bugonia. This reaction comes amidst the announcement of the 2026 Academy Award nominations.
Kirsten Dunst’s Support for Jesse Plemons
Dunst took to social media to voice her frustration regarding Plemons’ exclusion from the Best Actor category. She shared an Instagram Story from comedian Stavros Halkias, which humorously criticized the omission. The post featured a stern image of Halkias with a caption directed at those who failed to nominate Plemons.
The Praise for Plemons’ Performance
Additionally, Dunst featured a video clip from the Bluff Council podcast. In this clip, co-host Ev Durán praised Plemons’ performance in Bugonia, calling it one of the greatest performances in cinematic history. Durán contrasted Plemons’ work with Timothée Chalamet’s nomination for his portrayal in Marty Supreme, arguing that Plemons’ performance was far superior.
Background on Bugonia
In Bugonia, Jesse Plemons plays a conspiracy theorist who suspects a CEO, portrayed by Emma Stone, is an extraterrestrial. This role marks Plemons’ second project with director Yorgos Lanthimos, following the 2024 film Kinds of Kindness.
- Release Year: 2026
- Film Genre: Sci-fi/Thriller
- Director: Yorgos Lanthimos
- Co-stars: Emma Stone
Awards Recognition
Plemons has garnered several award nominations, including from the Screen Actors Guild (SAG), the Golden Globes, and the Astra Awards. Entertainment Weekly had even predicted an Oscar nomination for him after his successful performances during the awards season.
Academy Award Nominees
Despite his acclaim, Plemons did not receive an Oscar nomination. This year’s Best Actor nominees included:
- Timothée Chalamet for Marty Supreme
- Leonardo DiCaprio for One Battle After Another
- Ethan Hawke for Blue Moon
- Michael B. Jordan for Sinners
- Wagner Moura for The Secret Agent
Achievements in Awards History
Jesse Plemons has only been nominated for an Oscar once before, in 2022 for Best Supporting Actor for his work in The Power of the Dog, where Kirsten Dunst also received a nomination. This incident highlights a celebrated yet challenging journey through the film industry for both Dunst and Plemons.
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