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Diane Warren: Record 17 Nominations, Still No Oscar Win

3/18/2026

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Diane Warren set a record at the 2026 Oscars with her 17th nomination and no win, the most-nominated individual in Oscar history without a victory.
Warren embraced the title of 'biggest loser' after losing for the song 'Dear Me' performed by Kesha.
Warren criticized the Academy for excluding three nominated songs from performance, saying she remains motivated to write more music on social media after the ceremony.

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Diane Warren set a record at the 2026 Oscars with her 17th nomination and no win, the most-nominated individual in Oscar history without a victory.
Warren embraced the title of 'biggest loser' after losing for the song 'Dear Me' performed by Kesha.
Warren criticized the Academy for excluding three nominated songs from performance, saying she remains motivated to write more music on social media after the ceremony.