The Best Actresses Who Won Razzies

The Golden Raspberry Awards were created to spotlight the year’s weakest films and performances, and they are handed out the day before the Academy Awards. Over the decades the Razzies have developed a reputation for irreverent choices and for occasionally honoring the same artists who have also earned Oscars, Emmys, or Tonys. That mix makes for a fascinating list when you look at accomplished performers who also collected a Razzie.

Here are ten prominent actresses who took home a Razzie at some point in their careers. You will see the specific film or category where they received the nod, along with a snapshot of their broader achievements, which shows how wide the gap can be between one off critical misfires and long term success.

Kim Basinger

Kim Basinger won Worst Supporting Actress for her role in ‘Fifty Shades Darker’. The film cast her as Elena Lincoln, a wealthy mentor figure whose presence complicates the central relationship, and the Razzie recognized her supporting turn within the franchise.

Outside that result, Basinger’s career features major milestones. She won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for ‘L.A. Confidential’, and she starred in high profile hits like ‘Batman’ and ‘Nine and a Half Weeks’, which cemented her as a leading presence across drama, thriller, and blockbuster fare.

Halle Berry

Halle Berry received Worst Actress for ‘Catwoman’, and she famously accepted the trophy in person while holding her Academy Award from ‘Monster’s Ball’. The Razzie cited her lead performance in a comic book adaptation that struggled with tone and editing despite a large scale production.

Berry’s broader work spans action, drama, and thriller roles, including headlining ‘X Men’ entries and the Bond film ‘Die Another Day’. She has also produced and directed, adding behind the camera credits to a career that includes awards recognition at the highest level.

Sandra Bullock

Sandra Bullock earned Worst Actress for ‘All About Steve’ and also shared Worst Screen Couple for the same film. She appeared at the ceremony to pick up both trophies, highlighting the script focused performance that drew the Razzie voters’ attention that season.

The next night she won the Academy Award for ‘The Blind Side’, underscoring the range of outcomes that can meet a busy release slate. Her filmography includes box office standouts like ‘Speed’, ‘Miss Congeniality’, and ‘Gravity’, with additional producing credits on several projects.

Faye Dunaway

Faye Dunaway won Worst Actress for ‘Mommie Dearest’, a biographical drama that became a camp favorite over time. The Razzie reflected the critical reception to her intense portrayal of Joan Crawford and the film’s heightened style.

Dunaway’s career also includes top tier acclaim, highlighted by an Academy Award for ‘Network’. She headlined landmarks of American cinema such as ‘Bonnie and Clyde’ and ‘Chinatown’, maintaining a legacy that stretches far beyond any single performance.

Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lopez took Worst Actress for ‘Gigli’, a crime romance that struggled critically and commercially. The Razzie singled out her lead turn opposite Ben Affleck, which became a touchpoint in discussions about star driven projects that do not connect.

Lopez balances film, television, and music with sustained mainstream visibility. She earned awards attention for ‘Selena’ and later for ‘Hustlers’, and she has multiple platinum albums and global tours, demonstrating a dual career that extends well past individual film results.

Madonna

Madonna has collected multiple Razzies, including Worst Actress for ‘Shanghai Surprise’ and ‘Who’s That Girl’, and Worst Actress again for ‘Swept Away’. She also won Worst Supporting Actress for ‘Die Another Day’ and ‘Four Rooms’, reflecting several on screen experiments alongside her music career.

As a recording artist, Madonna has sold millions of albums worldwide and staged record setting tours. On screen she has also appeared in acclaimed titles like ‘A League of Their Own’ and ‘Evita’, showing a filmography that ranges from musicals to dramas in addition to the Razzie cited roles.

Liza Minnelli

Liza Minnelli won Worst Actress for a combination of ‘Rent a Cop’ and ‘Arthur 2 On the Rocks’. That Razzie recognized her leading roles in two titles released around the same time, with both performances grouped together by the awards.

Minnelli’s body of work spans stage and screen, and she holds an Academy Award for ‘Cabaret’ along with multiple Tony Awards and an Emmy for the concert special ‘Liza with a Z’. Her influence bridges film, theater, and television with significant contributions to each.

Demi Moore

Demi Moore received Worst Actress for both ‘Striptease’ and ‘The Juror’ in the same awards year, a rare scenario where two performances by the same actor were singled out together. The Razzie result captured a moment when two high profile projects arrived in quick succession.

Moore’s career includes major hits and cultural touchstones. She starred in ‘Ghost’, ‘A Few Good Men’, and ‘Indecent Proposal’, and she became one of the highest paid actresses of the era, pairing commercial drawing power with a wide range of genres.

Kristen Stewart

Kristen Stewart won Worst Actress for a pair of roles in ‘Snow White and the Huntsman’ and ‘The Twilight Saga Breaking Dawn Part 2’. The Razzies sometimes combine work from the same year, and this award covered both performances at once.

Stewart later earned strong critical recognition with an Academy Award nomination for ‘Spencer’ and became the first American actress to win a Cesar Award for ‘Clouds of Sils Maria’. Her filmography includes independent dramas like ‘Personal Shopper’ alongside blockbuster franchises.

Sharon Stone

Sharon Stone took Worst Actress for ‘Basic Instinct 2’, which revived her role as Catherine Tramell in a sequel that drew negative reviews. The Razzie acknowledged the film’s reception and her return to a character associated with a much earlier hit.

Stone’s career achievements include an Academy Award nomination for ‘Casino’ and star making work in ‘Basic Instinct’. She has also appeared in television projects and independent features, adding producing and advocacy work to a long running presence in the industry.

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