But in case you didn’t already feel awful for Mr. DiCaprio, here’s another reason: Actors who win Oscars live, on average, four years longer than the losers. That number goes up to 6 for those who’ve taken home multiple Academy Awards.
So, to put that in the modern context—Meryl Streep is immortal.
Oh and the whole, “It’s an honor just to be nominated,” doesn’t get you any bonus years. The non-nominated live just as long as the non-winning nominees.
I suppose there are great injustices in the world, but would it kill you to give Leo an Oscar, Academy? His health depends on it.
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TIME: Oscar Winners Live Longer Than Nominees, Study Says
…bi-daily smile…