Diane Warren Now Holds An Oscar Record That No One Wants
Legendary songwriter Diane Warren is one of the most recognized nominees in Academy Awards history. However, following the 93rd annual ceremony on Sunday, April 25, Warren now holds the one Oscars record that no one wants to claim (via People).
Warren was nominated for a 12th time at the 2021 ceremony in the Best Original Song category for her track "lo Sì (Seen)" from the Italian film "La Vita Davanti a Se" (which translates to "The Life Ahead"). However, as Pitchfork reports, the songwriter lost out on the Oscar yet again, with H.E.R.'s "Fight for You" from the film "Judas and the Black Messiah" taking home the award.
With a total of 12 nominations under her belt, the loss means Warren is now the most Oscar-nominated woman in history without a win to her name. Speaking on the red carpet prior to the ceremony, the songwriter admitted, "I'm not gonna lie, I'd like to win finally" (via YouTube).
Diane Warren did enjoy success elsewhere
Speaking ahead of the 93rd annual Academy Awards to ABC, Diane Warren had expressed her desire to finally take home a trophy during this year's ceremony. "I'm never going to be jaded about this. This is The Oscars," she explained. "They pick five songs a year. And they chose me. That's a win. But I'd still like to really win!"
However, Warren and Laura Pausini, who performs vocals on the Oscar-nominated track, did enjoy success elsewhere. As Billboard reports, the pair picked up the award for Best Original Song at the 2021 Golden Globes on Sunday, February 28, marking Warren's first ever Golden Globes win.
"Thank you Edoardo [Ponti, director] for letting us be a part of your amazing movie," Warren said in her acceptance speech. "It's such a beautiful story about people who aren't usually seen and who see each other through love, and that's what inspired this song," she concluded.