Diane Warren has received her 17th Academy Award nomination without a single win, setting a record for most nominations without victory in the best original song category. The songwriter, known for hits like Aerosmith's 'I Don't Want to Miss a Thing' and Celine Dion's 'Because You Loved Me,' continues her pursuit of the competitive Oscar despite already winning an honorary Academy Award in 2022.

This year's nomination for 'Dear Me,' written for the documentary 'Diane Warren: Relentless,' marks her most personal yet. The film chronicles her life from a tumultuous childhood in Los Angeles to her career highs and lows, including her Asperger's diagnosis which she calls 'my superpower.' The nomination creates a meta moment as the documentary shows Warren and friends staying up all night waiting for nomination announcements.

Despite collecting numerous accolades including two Golden Globes, a Grammy, and an Emmy, Warren remains focused on winning the competitive Oscar. She describes herself as 'a competitive person' who views the work itself as validation rather than awards. At 68, she shows no signs of slowing down, continuing to campaign vigorously for recognition while maintaining that 'it's amazing to have the honorary Oscar — that's harder to get than the competitive.'