Diane Warren Loses 16th Oscar, Vows to Return

At the 2025 Oscars, songwriter Diane Warren suffered her 16th consecutive loss in the Best Original Song category, with her song 'The Journey' from 'The Six Triple Eight' losing to 'El Mal' from Emilia Pérez. Despite this setback, Warren remained optimistic, humorously referring to herself as 'the Terminator of the Oscars,' vowing to return stronger in the future. Her long history of nominations without wins places her in a unique position alongside sound mixer Greg P. Russell, who holds the record for most nominations without a win. Warren, who received an honorary Oscar in 2022, expressed confidence in her work and indicated that she would start working on new projects immediately. This year’s Oscars also saw significant achievements, including Anora winning five major awards, and a Brazilian film winning Best International Feature Film for the first time. Warren's legacy in the music industry remains influential, having penned many iconic songs throughout her career.