Amanda Seyfried's Razzie Nod From Chalamet Holiday Flop
A forgotten 2015 Christmas movie starring two now-famous actors led to an unexpected award nomination that highlighted one of Hollywood's most surprising career missteps.
Timothée Chalamet currently dominates headlines after his Critics' Choice Award win for Marty Supreme. But eleven years ago, the rising star appeared in a Christmas disaster that critics savaged. Love the Coopers earned just 19% on Rotten Tomatoes despite featuring major Hollywood names.
Amanda Seyfried's involvement proved even more puzzling. The Mean Girls alumna had already established herself through Mamma Mia! and Les Misérables. Yet she accepted a supporting role in this holiday mess alongside Diane Keaton and John Goodman.
The Razzie Recognition Nobody Wanted
Love the Coopers attempted warmth and quirkiness but failed spectacularly. Director Jessie Nelson assembled an impressive cast that couldn't save the 107-minute slog. Critics demolished the film's forced sentiment and scattered storylines.
Seyfried played Ruby, a troubled diner waitress who befriends Alan Arkin's character. Her brief romantic subplot with Ed Helms felt particularly forced. Despite limited screen time, her performance attracted harsh criticism from reviewers and audiences alike.
The backlash culminated in a 2016 Razzie nomination for Worst Supporting Actress. Seyfried joined Kaley Cuoco, Rooney Mara, Michelle Monaghan, and Julianne Moore on the infamous list. The nomination marked an unexpected low point in her otherwise successful career trajectory.
Chalamet's Oscar Chances After Critics' Choice Win
Both actors have rebounded dramatically since their holiday movie misstep. Seyfried earned a Critics' Choice nomination for The Testament of Ann Lee. Chalamet took home the Best Actor prize for his ping-pong drama.
His victory raises questions about potential Oscar success. Recent history shows mixed results for Critics' Choice winners at the Academy Awards. Adrien Brody swept both ceremonies in 2025 for The Brutalist. Brendan Fraser accomplished the same feat in 2023 with The Whale.
But the pattern breaks frequently. Paul Giamatti won Critics' Choice for The Holdovers in 2024, losing the Oscar to Cillian Murphy's Oppenheimer performance. Chadwick Boseman faced similar disappointment in 2021 when Anthony Hopkins claimed the Academy Award.
Chalamet faces stiff competition from Leonardo DiCaprio and Michael B. Jordan this year. His A24 film generates strong buzz, with many calling it his finest work. The Critics' Choice victory provides momentum, but Oscar success remains uncertain in a crowded field.