Why Amanda Seyfried Thinks Winning an Oscar “Isn’t Necessary”

Amanda Seyfried isn’t dreaming about an Academy Award.

In fact, The Housemaid actress revealed why taking home the coveted award isn’t at the top of her professional bucket list.

“Do you remember who won in the past ten years?,” Amanda said in an interview with The New Yorker published Jan. 18. “It’s not the win that’s important. It’s the nomination. It does thrust you forward. That’s a fact. 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.”

“Longevity in an actor’s career is designed,” the 40-year-old added. “Longevity is about deliberate choices to make art among the big commercial things that are fun and pay. But, for me, all of it is art.”

Amanda is no stranger to the Oscar buzz. In fact, she was nominated for her performance in 2021’s Mank, an honor she admits felt unintentional.