10. Annette Bening
Annette Bening made her acting career in 1988’s The Great Outdoors, and she has been on film almost yearly since then, leading an excellent career. The coveted Academy Award remains without her even receiving a few Golden Globe Awards and three Oscar nominations, the most recent being for The Kids Are Alright in 2011. Bening is a recognized and accomplished actress even without an Oscar. Her continued presence in the profession and her highly regarded performances support this.