AceShowbiz - Samuel L. Jackson, renowned for his unforgettable roles in "Pulp Fiction" and "The Avengers" franchise, has a refreshingly honest perspective on Oscar nominations. In an interview with AP Entertainment, Jackson confessed that they don't hold much significance for him.

Despite his impressive career, Jackson has only been nominated once for an Oscar, for his supporting role in "Pulp Fiction" in 1995. He was awarded an honorary Academy Award in 2021.

"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 said with a chuckle. "It's an honor to win. You get nominated and folks go, 'Yeah I remember that.' Or most people forget."

Jackson believes that the Oscars are often a contest that actors didn't ask to be a part of. "I didn't go in there so I could flex," he explained. "Let me do my scene, so you can remember who I was."

In a previous interview with The Times, Jackson asserted that he deserved to win the best supporting actor Oscar for "Pulp Fiction" over Martin Landau. He also expressed disappointment at not being nominated for his role in "A Time to Kill" in 1996.

However, Jackson's passion lies in making movies that resonate with audiences. "I'd rather make billion-dollar-grossing Marvel movies than chase down Oscar-friendly roles," he said. "My yardstick of success is my happiness."

Jackson believes that the Oscars should not be a measure of an actor's worth. "I'm the guy who does the lines that people see on T-shirts," he said. "There's actors who go their whole careers and no one can quote a line they've said in a movie. People go to watch my movies to see how crazy I'm going to be or see how many times I say motherfucker."

Jackson's latest film, "The Piano Teacher", is now streaming on Netflix.