CNN has an article about ?The Oscar Curse.? In it they talk about how people like

It’s awards season in Hollywood, with all red carpets leading to the Oscars. But winning that prestigious award can sometimes lead to nothing more than bad roles and even oblivion.

“It’s known as the curse of the Oscar, which is very real. The actor’s ultimate dream can turn out to be the ultimate nightmare,” said movie pundit Tom O’Neil, awards columnist for the Web site The Envelope.

Personally, I don?t believe in the curse. I think the Academy is stupid and awards stupid people. The reason winners get bad roles after winning is because society gets bitter that someone like Alec Baldwin wins over Steve Carnell or Zach Braff (ok ok? I know that was the Golden Globes, but it?s the same principal).