Celebrities with the Most Academy Awards
The Academy Awards are the holy grail of Hollywood, and while many stars dream of holding that golden statue, only a select few have turned it into their personal trophy collection. Here’s a look at the celebrities who own the most Oscars in history!
Katharine Hepburn (4 Oscars)
When it comes to acting, no one has dominated the Oscars quite like Katharine Hepburn. She holds four Academy Awards for Best Actress, a record no other actor has broken.
- Morning Glory (1933)
- Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner (1967)
- The Lion in Winter (1968), On Golden Pond (1981)
Hepburn never attended the Oscars to accept her awards.
Daniel Day-Lewis (3 Oscars)
If you want a masterclass in method acting, look no further than Daniel Day-Lewis. The man goes full-on character mode—whether it’s becoming Abraham Lincoln or a ruthless oil tycoon.
- My Left Foot (1989
- There Will Be Blood (2007)
- Lincoln (2012)
Meryl Streep (3 Oscars, 21 Nominations!)
The GOAT of acting, Meryl Streep, holds the record for most Oscar nominations (21 times!), proving she’s Hollywood’s ultimate powerhouse.
- Kramer vs. Kramer (1979)
- Sophie’s Choice (1982)
- The Iron Lady (2011)
Streep is so good that even her Oscar losses are iconic—she’s been nominated so many times, it’s basically a yearly tradition!
Jack Nicholson (3 Oscars)
Known for his wild personality, Jack Nicholson is one of Hollywood’s most celebrated actors, bagging three Oscars over his legendary career.
- One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (1975)
- Terms of Endearment (1983)
- As Good as It Gets (1997)
Walt Disney (26 Wins!)
If you think actors have the most Oscars, think again! The real Oscar king is none other than Walt Disney, who holds a record 26 Academy Awards for his animated works.
Who Will Break the Record Next?
With actors like Denzel Washington (2 wins), Frances McDormand (3 wins), and Leonardo DiCaprio (1 win) still in the game, the Oscars race is far from over!
