Veteran actor Samuel L. Jackson has voiced his opinion on the significance of being nominated for an Academy Award, stating emphatically that, to him, winning is what truly matters. The 75-year-old shared his perspective during an interview with the Associated Press, highlighting his feelings about the award process.

Jackson, who began his acting career in the 1980s and eventually appeared in over 150 films, was candid about the fleeting nature of an Oscar nomination. "We've been in the business long enough to know that when folks go, 'It's just an honor to be nominated.' No it ain't," Jackson asserted. "It's an honor to win." He added that while a nomination might be remembered momentarily, it often fades from public memory. "After it's over, people have a hard time remembering who even won," he remarked with a laugh.

Jackson's career in Hollywood took off with a memorable role in the 1994 film "Pulp Fiction," directed by Quentin Tarantino, which earned him a BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actor and an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor. Despite this notable recognition, he has not received any additional Oscar nominations since then. However, in 2021, Jackson was presented with an honorary Academy Award, which he embraced wholeheartedly. "I earned it. I worked for it," he told Vulture, reflecting on his career and the moments he felt deserving of recognition.

Among those moments, Jackson believes his performance in another Tarantino film, "Jackie Brown" (1997), should have garnered an Academy Award nomination. Despite any potential oversight, Jackson is content with his achievements and proud of his honorary award. "It's mine. I got it. My name's on it," he said.

Samuel L. Jackson's journey from his early roles to his standing as one of Hollywood's most iconic actors underscores his belief in the importance of winning and the lasting impact of true recognition.