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Kalshi and Polymarket correctly predicted 19 out of 24 Oscar winners. Here are the ones they missed.

16 de Março de 2026, 12:45
The Oscars ceremony on March 15
In five categories, the film favored by traders on Kalshi and Polymarket ultimately did not win the Oscar.

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  • Prediction markets correctly predicted the winner in 19 out of 24 Oscar categories.
  • In one category, there was a rare tie, and Kalshi and Polymarket settled it in different ways.
  • Here are the five categories where prediction markets missed.

If you made Oscar winner predictions based on who was leading on Kalshi and Polymarket, you would've done pretty well.

The two prediction market platforms correctly identified the winner in 19 out of the 24 categories represented at Sunday night's Academy Awards.

That's not quite as good as Polymarket's record with the Golden Globes in January — traders correctly predicted 26 out of 28 winners that night — but it nonetheless demonstrates the markets' ability to channel the wisdom of the crowds, at least most of the time.

And even the stars themselves are getting in on the action: Kevin O'Leary, the "Shark Tank" star who played a supporting role in "Marty Supreme," said he bet $1,000 on Kalshi that his costar Timothée Chalamet would win the Oscar for best actor.

He ended up being wrong: Michael B. Jordan of "Sinners" won, as both Kalshi and Polymarket predicted. But if Chalamet had won, O'Leary would have made a significant profit.

Prediction markets correctly identified the winner in all of the major categories, including best picture, best director, best actor, best actress, and best screenplay.

But in the following five categories, the winning film was not favored by prediction markets.

Best cinematography: "One Battle After Another" was the overwhelming favorite to win, with odds well over 75% on both Kalshi and Polymarket in the days leading up to the awards show. But the Oscar ultimately went to Autumn Durald Arkapaw from "Sinners."

Best animated short film: "Butterfly" was the favorite to win, with chances in the 50s and 60s in the days before the show. "The Girl Who Cried Pearls" got the Oscar.

Best live action short film: "Two People Exchanging Saliva" was favored to win on both platforms, though not by much. But it ultimately ended up being a tie, with both that film and "The Singers" winning an Oscar.

It was only the seventh tie in the history of the Oscars, and the first in over a decade. Kalshi allowed traders to choose "Tie" as an option, though the market only gave it a 2% chance of happening.

On Polymarket, the rules stipulated that in the event of a tie, the film whose "listed name comes first in alphabetical order" would be treated as the winner, meaning those who bet on "The Singers" received payouts.

Best documentary feature film: At 66% on both prediction markets, "The Perfect Neighbor" was the favorite. "Mr. Nobody Against Putin" ended up winning the Oscar.

Best casting: "One Battle After Another" won, despite the prediction markets putting the odds of a "Sinners" victory in the high 70s.

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The best and worst looks celebrities wore to the Vanity Fair Oscars after-party

A side-by-side of Teyana Taylor and Heidi Klum at the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.
There were hits and misses when it came to fashion at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party.

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  • After the 2026 Academy Awards, many stars celebrated at Vanity Fair's Oscars after-party.
  • Teyana Taylor and Kendall Jenner turned heads in striking looks on Vanity Fair's red carpet.
  • Others, like Heidi Klum and Keke Palmer, missed the mark with their after-party ensembles.

The Academy Awards ceremony might last a few hours, but insiders know Oscars night runs even later thanks to Vanity Fair's annual after-party.

Celebrities attended the 2026 event on Sunday in high-fashion looks, with many taking bigger risks with their after-party ensembles than they did with their Oscars red-carpet outfits.

For some, like "Heated Rivalry" stars Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams, those risks paid off, as they wore eye-catching looks. But others, including Kylie Jenner and Heidi Klum, missed the mark with their after-party outfits.

Take a look at some of the best and worst looks from the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscars party.

Teyana Taylor looked flawless in a backless gown.
Teyana Taylor at the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.
Teyana Taylor at the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.

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Taylor, who was nominated for best supporting actress for "One Battle After Another," donned a white Chanel gown for the after-party.

The front of the slip-style, floor-length dress was simple, with a V-neckline and ruched bodice, while the plunging back was anything but. The straps were adorned with gold thread, and stars were embroidered on each strap. It was a celebratory and sexy look.

The base of Anya Taylor-Joy's look was far too simple.
Anya Taylor-Joy at the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.
Anya Taylor-Joy at the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.

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She hit the carpet in a black, sleeveless romper and semi-sheer tights. The Dior piece had a cowl neckline, a small mesh cutout across the chest, and extra-short shorts.

It was so simple that it didn't match the actor's standout Tiffany & Co. diamond necklace or her bow-shaped hat.

Michael B. Jordan looked cool in brown.
Michael B. Jordan at the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.
Michael B. Jordan at the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.

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The "Sinners" star celebrated winning his first Oscar in a brown suit, which included a double-breasted jacket and wide-legged trousers.

Three brooches on his lapel and brown sunglasses made the outfit pop.

A major element of Priyanka Chopra Jonas' gown didn't make sense.
Priyanka Chopra Jonas at the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.
Priyanka Chopra Jonas at the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.

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Her golden Stella McCartney gown, which was sleeveless and form-fitting, looked glamorous on the actor.

Unfortunately, it was lined with thick brown faux fur along its hem, which contrasted with the glimmering material and distracted from the overall look.

Kendall Jenner proved that baby blue is her color.
Kendall Jenner at the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.
Kendall Jenner at the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.

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Jenner's Chanel gown hugged her figure. It had a scooped neckline and spaghetti straps, and sparkly embellishments covered the dress from head to toe. Larger embellishments on the neckline and waistline added even more drama.

She paired the gown with Tiffany & Co. jewelry and Gianvito Rossi shoes. It was simultaneously effortless and stylish.

There were too many sheer panels on Heidi Klum's dress.
Heidi Klum at the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.
Heidi Klum at the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.

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The supermodel arrived at the Vanity Fair party wearing a yellow gown designed by Chrome Hearts. It had a plunging halter neckline and hip-high slits, all covered in embroidered mesh.

The latter detailing didn't work for her. A classic yellow gown without the slits and mesh would have looked more streamlined and elegant.

Simone Ashley stunned in silver.
Simone Ashley at the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.
Simone Ashley at the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.

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Tamara Ralph designed Ashley's glittering, floor-length gown. The standout feature of the form-fitting gown was its bejeweled, asymmetrical neckline, seemingly inspired by a peacock feather.

Aquazzura shoes and Buccellati jewelry completed Ashley's look.

Kim Kardashian's golden gown, on the other hand, was forgettable.
Kim Kardashian at the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.
Kim Kardashian at the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.

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Her Gucci look, straight off the runway, featured a high neckline, long sleeves, a floor-length skirt, and all-over sparkles.

On another celebrity, it might have looked striking. On Kardashian, though, it was far too simple. It won't be remembered among her best Oscar-night outfits.

Mia Goth's simple dress had a fun surprise in the back.
Mia Goth at the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.
Mia Goth at the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.

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Goth's black Dior gown looked simple from the front, with an arched, strapless neckline and tea-length skirt.

However, the back revealed a short, white skirt made of layers of embroidered, fluffy tulle for a fashion-forward flair.

Sofia Vergara's gown leaned too bridal.
Sofia Vergara at the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.
Sofia Vergara at the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.

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Many celebrities wore white at the Oscars and the Vanity Fair party. So technically, Vergara was right on trend with her white Zuhair Murad halter gown.

The details of her dress, though, looked more fitting for a bride than a red-carpet star. It had all-over crystals, a diamond-shaped cutout, and flowing white fabric that hung from her shoulders, resembling a veil.

Odessa A'zion made a daring fashion choice, and it worked for her.
Odessa A'zion at the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.
Odessa A'zion at the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.

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Harris Reed designed the avant-garde gown for the "Marty Supreme" actor.

Voluminous, arched sleeves with tassels sat on her shoulders, giving way to a black bodice with a large cutout in the center of her chest. The rest of the bodice was leopard print, while the skirt was made of layers of multicolored fabric trimmed with the same tassels that sat on her shoulders.

The contrasting elements felt cohesive on A'Zion. She paired the bold dress with Pandora jewelry.

There was too much going on with Rita Ora's look.
Rita Ora at the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.
Rita Ora at the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.

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Rita Ora is known for her bold fashion, which usually works for her. At the Vanity Fair party, though, it was tough to focus on a single element of her Tamara Ralph outfit.

She wore a floral embroidered gown that was sheer from her shoulders to her hips. That's where a satin skirt wrapped around her legs and extended into a long train. She also wore a massive feathered hat.

Ditching the latter accessory might have let the dramatic gown shine more.

Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie coordinated their looks for a memorable fashion moment.
Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams at the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.
Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams at the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.

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The "Heated Rivalry" stars both wore sheer, black shirts to the Vanity Fair Oscar party, walking the red carpet together in their matching looks.

Balenciaga designed Williams' sleeveless, high-neck shirt, which billowed slightly and formed a floor-length train. He paired the bold top with black trousers and shoes.

Storrie's Saint Laurent top was more form-fitting, with a high neckline and long sleeves. He also wore black trousers and shoes, but he carried a brown stole and wore a bold Tiffany & Co. choker for added drama.

LaKeith Stanfield's ensemble looked more like a costume than a red-carpet look.
LaKeith Stanfield at the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.
LaKeith Stanfield at the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.

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He wore a gray suit comprising tailored trousers, a white button-up shirt, and a blazer with satin lapels and coattails. In place of a tie, he wore a silver neck scarf with fringe and a small bow.

Though the outfit was eye-catching, it looked a bit like a historical costume. A cropped jacket and a flat neck scarf could have made the outfit sharper.

Gabrielle Union shimmered her way down the red carpet.
Gabrielle Union at the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.
Gabrielle Union at the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.

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Designed by Celia Kritharioti, the halter neckline of Union's silver gown plunged to nearly her navel, while the back was completely open. She played up the sparkles in the gown's fabric with Tiffany & Co. jewelry, including a bold pendant that sat on her chest.

Union looked glamorous and sexy for Vanity Fair's event.

Kylie Jenner's gown looked like it was missing a piece.
Kylie Jenner at the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.
Kylie Jenner at the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.

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She arrived at the party in a black Alexander McQueen design. It had a halter top with a deep V-neckline, shining fabric that hugged her body, and a feathered skirt and train.

Though the dark color looked strong on Jenner, its design was a bit too simple.

It also had an odd triangular cutout at the hip, which made the dress appear unfinished.

Colman Domingo looked sharp in silver and gray.
Colman Domingo at the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.
Colman Domingo at the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.

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Domingo's Jacquemus suit put a fun twist on a pinstripe look, as the stripes were silver instead of white. His collar was popped on one side and folded over on the other, offering an asymmetrical look.

Domingo brought even more glamour to his outfit with a brooch and jewelry from Boucheron.

Keke Palmer could've had a stronger fashion moment.
Keke Palmer at the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.
Keke Palmer at the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.

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Palmer walked the red carpet in a purple, velvet Gucci set. The long-sleeve, high-neck top was actually a bodysuit, and the low-waisted, floor-length skirt revealed peeks at Palmer's hips.

The outfit had some cool elements, but it ended up looking pretty one-note on Palmer because of the heavy fabric. A more interesting fabric or a different neckline may have brought more dimension to the look.

Robert Pattinson and Suki Waterhouse were one of the best-dressed couples.
Suki Waterhouse and Robert Pattinson at the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.
Suki Waterhouse and Robert Pattinson at the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.

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The longtime couple walked the Vanity Fair red carpet together in beautiful black-and-white ensembles.

Waterhouse's two-piece from Tamara Ralph featured a backless, metallic top that looked like peacock feathers curving around her body. The high-waisted skirt was fitted, and a floor-length, sheer cape trailed behind Waterhouse. She wore Stuart Weitzman shoes and Messika jewelry.

Pattinson's tuxedo suit was pretty simple, but he made it fun by wearing a brooch on his neck instead of a tie.

Alysa Liu wore a dark minidress that overpowered her.
Alysa Liu at the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.
Alysa Liu at the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.

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Louis Vuitton designed the Olympic champion's black dress, which was adorned with gray and black textured embellishments.

The dress was cool, and it was fun to see Liu wear it with black tights and pointed-toe heels. However, the garment's high neckline and boxy sleeves looked ill-fitting on Liu's small frame. A dress with a softer shape would have worked better for Liu.

Wunmi Mosaku looked pretty in purple.
Wunmi Mosaku at the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.
Wunmi Mosaku at the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.

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Louis Vuitton designed Mosaku's lilac ensemble for the Vanity Fair party.

The strapless dress was embroidered with a floral pattern, which she paired with a floor-length train made of layers of purple fabric that looked like flower petals.

Mosaku was nominated for best supporting actress for "Sinners" at the Oscars.

Lauren Sánchez Bezos' black gown was a great choice, while Jeff Bezos' tuxedo was lackluster.
Lauren Sánchez Bezos and Jeff Bezos at the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.
Lauren Sánchez Bezos and Jeff Bezos at the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.

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Sánchez Bezos went vintage for the Vanity Fair party, wearing a black John Galliano gown from 1995. The strapless piece had a V-shaped peplum on the waistline, and the slit in the center of the floor-length skirt mirrored its shape.

She leaned into the all-black look with sheer, black tights and Christian Louboutin heels. She also added jewelry by Lorraine Schwartz and Lisa Klein to the ensemble.

While Sánchez Bezos was among the best-dressed of the night, her husband was among the worst. Bezos' black tuxedo was fine for the occasion, but there wasn't anything interesting about it.

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The people and movies with the most Oscar wins of all time

Jessie Buckley, Michael B. Jordan, and Amy Madiganall pose with their Oscars.
Jessie Buckley, Michael B. Jordan, and Amy Madiganall all took home awards for acting at the 98th Academy Awards.

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  • Some of Hollywood's biggest stars took home awards at the 98th Academy Awards.
  • But many of the recipients of the most Oscars in history never set foot in front of the camera.
  • The winningest films of all time took home a range of awards, from best picture to best sound.

Both "Sinners" and "One Battle After Another" dazzled at the 98th Academy Awards on Sunday, with "Sinners" taking home four Oscars and "One Battle After Another" earning six. "Frankenstein" won the most technical awards, winning best production design, best costume design, and best hair and makeup.

Still, they didn't come close to some of the competition's biggest winners of all time.

Over the last century, only a handful of individuals and films have been able to claim more than seven or eight Oscars. Films took home the headlining awards of best director and best picture, as well as Oscars for design and production.

In fact, some of the winningest individuals in Oscars history actually made their impacts behind the scenes. Award-winners brought dinosaurs to life in "Jurassic Park," composed songs for "The Little Mermaid," and did makeup for "Men in Black."

Edith Head, an eight-time Oscar winner — and the most awarded woman in Oscars history — famously said, "What a costume designer does is a cross between magic and camouflage. We create the illusion of changing the actors into what they are not. We ask the public to believe that every time they see a performer on the screen he's become a different person."

When it comes to the winningest movies of all time, sometimes individual accolades outshine the films themselves. 1972's "Cabaret" won categories like best music, best film editing, and best director, but not best picture, showing that the whole sometimes isn't greater than the sum of its parts.

As excitement builds for this year's ceremony, here are the individuals and films with the most competitive Academy Awards in history.

Gordon Hollingshead — 7 Oscars
Gordon Hollingshead's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Gordon Hollingshead won seven Oscars throughout his career.

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Gordon Hollingshead — whose movie career spanned from 1916 to his death in 1952 — won his first competitive Oscar for best assistant director in 1933, a category that would only exist through 1937.

He also won three best short subject (two-reel) awards, two best short subject (one-reel) awards, and one best documentary (short subject) award.

These categories have also been redefined since his victories in the 1940s and 1950s; they are now known as the awards for best live action short film and best documentary short film.

Fred Quimby — 7 Oscars
Poster for "The Two Mouseketeers."
Fred Quimby won the Oscar for Best Short Subject (Cartoon) for "The Two Mouseketeers."

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"Tom and Jerry" producer Fred Quimby received his first Oscar nomination and trophy in 1944 for best short subject (cartoon) for "Yankee Doodle Mouse."

His other six wins would all come from the same category, which is now called best animated short film.

Gary Rydstrom — 7 Oscars
Gary Rydstrom (L) and Richard Hymns (R) pose with their Academy Awards in 1999.
Gary Rydstrom (left) has won seven Oscars.

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Director and sound designer Gary Rydstrom was awarded best sound and best sound effects editing for "Terminator 2: Judgment Day," "Jurassic Park," and "Saving Private Ryan."

He also has a best sound award for "Titanic," bringing his total award count to seven.

Richard Day — 7 Oscars
"The Dark Angel" lobby card featuring Frederic March, Merle Oberon, and Herbert Marshall.
Richard Day won his first Oscar in Best Art Direction for "The Dark Angel."

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Richard Day won seven awards for best art direction (now known as best production design), beginning in 1936 with "The Dark Angel" and concluding in 1954 with "On the Waterfront."

Rick Baker — 7 Oscars
Rick Baker posed at his Hollywood Walk of Fame star ceremony in 2012.
Rick Baker has won seven Oscars.

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Described by the Oscars as a "lifelong 'monster kid,'" makeup artist Rick Baker has made significant contributions to the world of movie makeup across genres, winning seven Academy Awards throughout his career.

In 1981, Baker received his first nomination and win for best makeup for "An American Werewolf in London."

In the '90s, he had multiple wins with "Ed Wood" (1995), "The Nutty Professor" (1997), and "Men in Black" (1998).

Another memorable contribution includes transforming Jim Carrey into the Grinch for the 2000 movie "Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas."

Edwin B. Willis — 8 Oscars
A poster for "An American in Paris" from 1951.
Edwin B. Willis won an Academy Award for art direction for his work on "An American in Paris."

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Working alongside esteemed art director Cedric Gibbons, set designer Edwin B. Willis won eight Oscars in 15 years for his contributions to set design within the art direction category.

His first win came in 1941 for his work in interior direction on "Blossoms in the Dust," and his final win came in 1956 for his work in Set Decoration on "Somebody Up There Likes Me."

Dennis Muren — 8 Oscars
Dennis Muren posed on the red carpet at the 78th annual Academy Awards.
Dennis Muren has won eight Oscars.

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Dennis Muren won eight Academy Awards for his contributions to visual effects on iconic films like "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" and "Jurassic Park."

Muren's work had a significant impact on popular films throughout the '80s and '90s, like "E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial," "Innerspace," and "Terminator 2: Judgment Day."

In addition to his competitive Oscars, Muren also won a technical achievement award in 1981.

Alan Menken — 8 Oscars
Alan Menken attending the world premiere of the live-action version of "The Little Mermaid" in 2023.
Composer Alan Menken has won eight Oscars.

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Disney fans can say a big thank you to composer Alan Menken, the mind behind the music in "The Little Mermaid," "Beauty and the Beast," "Aladdin," and "Pocahontas."

Menken won two Academy Awards for each of these films, winning in the scoring and original song categories.

Edith Head — 8 Oscars
Edith Head poses with some of her Academy Awards in 1975.
Edith Head holds the record for most Oscar wins by a woman.

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The beautiful costumes worn by Audrey Hepburn in the classics "Roman Holiday" and "Sabrina" came from eight-time Oscar-winner Edith Head.

Known for her "distinctive personal style" and "forthright personality," according to the Oscars website, Head built a career dressing some of the most famous movie stars of her time, like Elizabeth Taylor, Marlene Dietrich, Grace Kelly, and Steve McQueen. In all, she received 35 nominations and is the winningest woman in Oscars history.

Other winning films she designed costumes for include "The Heiress," "All About Eve," "Samson and Delilah," "A Place in the Sun," "The Facts of Life," and "The Sting."

'Gone With The Wind' (1939) — 8 Oscars
Rhett Butler embraces Scarlett O'Hara (Vivien Leigh) in "Gone With The Wind" (1939).
Rhett Butler (Clark Gable) embraces Scarlett O'Hara (Vivien Leigh) in "Gone With The Wind" (1939).

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Commonly regarded as one of the greatest films in history, "Gone With The Wind" still holds the record for the highest-grossing film in history adjusted for inflation, at $3.44 billion, per Guinness World Records.

The 1939 epic follows the romantic pursuits of plantation owner Scarlett O'Hara during the Civil War. More recently, the film has come under scrutiny for its inaccurate depictions of African Americans and the Confederate South.

It took home Academy Awards for best picture, best director, and best cinematography, among others. Notably, Hattie McDaniel became the first African American to win an Oscar when she was awarded best supporting actress for her role in the film.

'From Here to Eternity' (1953) — 8 Oscars
Montgomery Clift, Donna Reed, and Frank Sinatra in "From Here to Eternity."
Montgomery Clift, Donna Reed, and Frank Sinatra in "From Here to Eternity" (1953). The film was groundbreaking for its racy themes.

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"From Here to Eternity" was a groundbreaking film during the 1950s because of its themes of adultery and alcoholism, considered explicit subject matter for the time period. The 1953 film, which follows the lives of soldiers in the US Army, is perhaps best known for its beach kissing scene between actors Burt Lancaster and Deborah Kerr, a graphic depiction by 1950s standards.

At the Academy Awards, the film took home best picture and best director, and actors Donna Reed and Frank Sinatra won best supporting actress and actor, respectively.

'On The Waterfront' (1954) — 8 Oscars
Marlon Brando sitting on a dock in "On The Waterfront" with a boat behind him.
Marlon Brando in "On The Waterfront" (1954). The film was based on articles in the New York Sun.

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Based on crime articles that appeared in the New York Sun in the 1940s, "On The Waterfront" features Marlon Brando in a drama about crime among dock workers.

Brando received the award for best actor, and the film also picked up best picture and best director. While the film featured Leonard Bernstein's only original, non-adaptation film score, it failed to win best original score.

'My Fair Lady' (1964) — 8 Oscars
Audrey Hepburn in "My Fair Lady" (1964).
Audrey Hepburn in "My Fair Lady" (1964). Hepburn notably wasn't nominated for her role as Eliza.

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"My Fair Lady" follows Eliza Doolittle as she learns to become a sophisticated member of society thanks to the teachings of Professor Henry Higgins. It became the second-highest-grossing film of 1964.

The film won Academy Awards for best picture, best actor, and best director, among others. Notably, Audrey Hepburn wasn't nominated for her role as Eliza.

'Cabaret' (1972) — 8 Oscars
Liza Minnelli on stage in "Cabaret."
Liza Minnelli in "Cabaret" (1972). The film holds the record for having the most Oscars without winning Best Picture.

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First taking shape as a novel, then a play, then a musical, the "Cabaret" film adaptation won eight Oscars out of its 10 nominations.

Liza Minnelli won best actress for her role as the untethered cabaret singer Sally Bowles, and the film took home best director and best score, among other categories.

The film holds the record for having the most Oscars without winning best picture.

'Gandhi' (1982) — 8 Oscars
Martin Sheen and Ben Kingsley in "Ghandi" (1982).
Martin Sheen and Ben Kingsley in "Ghandi" (1982).

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The 1982 biopic dramatizing the life of Gandhi featured Ben Kingsley in the titular role.

While Kingsley secured best actor, the film additionally won best picture, best director, best original screenplay, best cinematography, best art direction, best costume design, and best editing.

'Amadeus' (1984) — 8 Oscars
Lead actors Tom Hulce and Elizabeth Berridge at a screening of "Amadeus" (1984).
Lead actors Tom Hulce and Elizabeth Berridge at a screening of "Amadeus" (1984).

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Just two years later, another biographical drama would take the Academy by storm. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, played by Tom Hulce, has his rivalry with fellow composer Antonio Salieri, played by F. Murray Abraham, on full display in the epic film.

Coincidentally, the perceived rivalry was brought to life when Hulce and Abraham were both nominated for best actor, with Abraham winning.

The movie also won best picture, best director, best adapted screenplay, best costume design, best makeup, best production design (then known as best art direction), and best sound.

'Slumdog Millionaire' (2008) — 8 Oscars
A TV screen from "Slumdog Millionaire."
In "Slumdog Millionaire" (2008), 18-year-old Jamal Malik tries to escape the slums of Mumbai.

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Dev Patel made his film debut in the "Slumdog Millionaire," playing 18-year-old Jamal Malik as he tries to escape the slums of Mumbai, India.

The 2008 film was immediately met with widespread acclaim, which continued at the Academy Awards. "Slumdog Millionaire" won best picture, best director, best score, and best original song, among other categories.

Alfred Newman — 9 Oscars
Postage stamp dedicated to award-winning Hollywood composer Alfred Newman, circa 1999.
Composer Alfred Newman won nine Oscars.

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Alfred Newman, who was known for films like "The King and I," won nine awards for his work as a composer.

He won his first Oscar in 1938 for scoring "Alexander's Ragtime Band" and his final Oscar in 1967 for "Camelot."

'Gigi' (1958) — 9 Oscars
Actors Louis Jourdan, Leslie Caron, Maurice Chevalier, pose on a carriage in a "Gigi" (1958) promotional photo.
Actors Louis Jourdan, Leslie Caron, Maurice Chevalier, pose in a "Gigi" (1958) promotional photo.

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The 1958 film "Gigi," set in turn-of-the-century Paris, follows the wealthy playboy Gaston and the innocent Gigi. The comedy went a perfect nine-for-nine at the Academy Awards, a record for the time.

The film won best picture, best director, best adapted screenplay, and best editing, among other categories.

'The Last Emperor' (1987) — 9 Oscars
"The Last Emperor" (1987) follows Puyi at the end of the Qing dynasty.
"The Last Emperor" (1987) follows Puyi at the end of the Qing dynasty.

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As the title suggests, "The Last Emperor" is a biographical drama about China's last emperor, Puyi.

Like "Gigi," the film swept all of its nine nominations, taking home best picture, best director, best original score, and awards in other categories.

The film's immaculate recreation of the end of the Qing Dynasty in the eyes of the Academy also meant it took home best costume design and best production design.

'The English Patient' (1996) — 9 Oscars
Ralph Fiennes in "The English Patient" (1996).
"The English Patient" (1996) won nine awards for its twelve nominations at the Oscars.

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This wartime romance won nine of its 12 nominations at the 69th Academy Awards.

The 1996 film, in addition to winning best picture and best director, won big in production awards, taking home best cinematography, best editing, and best sound.

'West Side Story' (1961) — 10 Oscars
George Chakiris, Tony Mordente, Tucker Smith and Russ Tamblyn in "West Side Story" (1961).
"West Side Story" was the first film in history to be awarded 10 Oscars.

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The iconic "West Side Story" was unsurprisingly the first film in history to reach double-digit Oscar wins.

The 1961 film, with its captivating romance narrative surrounding the Sharks and Jets street gangs in New York City, was nominated for 11 Academy Awards and took home 10.

Winning best picture, best writing, and others, the film still holds the title of winningest musical in Oscars history. The continued cultural relevance of the film and its original theater production prompted the 2021 Stephen Spielberg version.

Cedric Gibbons — 11 Oscars
Cedric Gibbons at his desk.
Cedric Gibbons won 11 Oscars for art direction.

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Cedric Gibbons won best art direction 11 times out of 38 nominations.

His first award came in 1930 at the second annual Academy Awards ceremony for "The Bridge of San Luis Rey." He won his final Oscar in 1957 for "Somebody Up There Likes Me"

'Ben-Hur' (1959) — 11 Oscars
Charlton Heston riding a chariot in "Ben-Hur" (1959).
Charlton Heston played Ben-Hur, a Jewish chariot rider in the 1st century.

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The 1959 epic film was a remake of 1925's "Ben-Hur," a silent film. Following the story of a Jewish chariot rider in the 1st century, the film set a record at the 32nd Academy Awards for most Oscar wins.

Of the 11 Oscars "Ben-Hur" received, it took home some of the biggest: best picture, best director, best actor, and best supporting actor.

'Titanic' (1997) — 11 Oscars
Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet on the bow of the Titanic in "Titanic" (1997).
"Titanic" (1997) followed the romance of Jack and Rose on the titular ocean-liner.

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James Cameron's box-office-smashing "Titanic" became the highest-grossing film of all time, a record it held for roughly 13 years until Cameron's "Avatar" overtook it in 2010.

The epic 1997 film, with its fleeting romance between Jack and Rose, tied "Ben-Hur" for Oscar wins.

It took home awards for best picture, best director, best cinematography, best costume design, best art direction, best sound, best editing, best sound editing, best visual effects, best original song, and best original dramatic score.

It was nominated in three further categories, but did not win: best actress for Kate Winslet, best supporting actress for Gloria Stuart, and best makeup.

'The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King' (2003) — 11 Oscars
Théoden in "The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King" (2003)
"The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King" (2003) concluded Peter Jackson's epic trilogy.

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"The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" was the conclusion to Peter Jackson's epic trilogy based on J.R.R. Tolkien's original novel.

The 2003 film went 11-for-11 at the 76th Academy Awards, winning best picture, best director, best editing, best art direction, best costume design, best makeup, best adapted screenplay, best original score, best original song, best sound mixing, and best visual effects.

Walt Disney — 22 Oscars
From left to right: Jane Wyman, Walt Disney, and Ray Milland. Disney poses with his Oscar at the 25th Academy Awards in 1953.
Walt Disney won 22 Oscars throughout his career.

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Walt Disney dominated the best short subject (cartoon) category (now awarded as best animated short film) throughout the 1930s with projects like "Flowers and Trees," "Ferdinand the Bull," and "The Ugly Duckling."

His films continued to win awards throughout his life, and he won his final competitive Oscar posthumously in 1969 for "Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day," bringing his total to 22 awards from 59 nominations.

In addition to his competitive awards, Disney was also the recipient of four non-competitive special awards for the creation of Mickey Mouse, the significance of "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" in animation, the use of sound in "Fantasia," and his work as a creative producer, for which he won the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award.

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The best-dressed celebrities at the 2026 Oscars

Chase Infiniti attends the Oscars in March 2026.
Chase Infiniti attends the Oscars in March 2026.

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  • The 2026 Oscars are taking place at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
  • Celebrities arrived at the 98th Academy Awards in stunning gowns and bold suits.
  • Chase Infiniti and Rose Byrne wore some of the best looks of the event.

After months of anticipation, the biggest night in cinema has finally arrived: the 2026 Oscars.

Stars are gathering at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday to celebrate the best films of the year at the 98th Academy Awards.

The Oscar races are especially tight in 2026, as it seems any of the outstanding contestants in the top awards categories could leave with a gold trophy tonight.

The looks on the Oscars red carpet, on the other hand, have been more obvious hits (or misses). When Chase Infiniti arrived in custom Louis Vuitton, it was clear she'd be making the best-dressed list, as was the case with Rose Byrne in Dior.

Take a look at the best looks celebrities wore to the 2026 Oscars.

Elle Fanning
Elle Fanning attends the Oscars in March 2026.
Elle Fanning attends the Oscars in March 2026.

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She walked the red carpet in a white Givenchy ball gown fit for royalty. The strapless design featured metallic wisteria petals across its bodice and along the bottom of its skirt, which added an elegant sparkle to the look.

Fanning, nominated for best supporting actress for "Sentimental Value," also wore a diamond Cartier choker necklace from 1903. It was shaped like leaves.

Jessie Buckley
Jessie Buckley attends the Oscars in March 2026.
Jessie Buckley attends the Oscars in March 2026.

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The "Hamnet" star, nominated for best actress in a leading role, chose a two-toned look from Chanel.

It had a strapless, off-the-shoulder bodice made of red satin and a flowing, floor-length skirt in baby pink. The gown also had a short train. She completed the elegant ensemble with a diamond tennis necklace and sparkling earrings.

Joe Alwyn
Joe Alwyn attends the Oscars in March 2026.
Joe Alwyn attends the Oscars in March 2026.

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Alwyn, who also starred in "Hamnet," looked sharp at the 2026 Oscars.

He wore a matte-black blazer, matching trousers, and a classic white button-up top with a statement collar. For accessories, he chose a diamond brooch, a silver watch, and a deconstructed satin bow tie.

Demi Moore
Demi Moore attends the Oscars in March 2026.
Demi Moore attends the Oscars in March 2026.

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Moore stunned on the Oscars red carpet in a dramatic, strapless gown. It had long black feathers across the chest, smaller green ones on its bodice, and more feathers decorating its floor-length skirt.

The actor, who is presenting at the show this year, added earrings and a sparkling bracelet to the look.

Kieran Culkin
Kieran Culkin attends the Oscars in March 2026.
Kieran Culkin attends the Oscars in March 2026.

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A presenter at the 2026 Oscars, Culkin walked the red carpet wearing a chocolate-brown suit jacket with black trousers and a matching button-up top.

He also wore flashy gold accessories, including a statement Hublot Classic Fusion Chronograph watch and a glittering brooch.

Arden Cho
Arden Cho attends the Oscars in March 2026.
Arden Cho attends the Oscars in March 2026.

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The "KPop Demon Hunters" voice actor walked the red carpet in a strapless, see-through gown made from sparkling black lace.

Designed by Miss Sohee, the floor-length design hugged her body and was complete with ruffled green arm bands that reached the floor. The latter were decorated with embroidered images of birds and flowers.

A thick diamond choker sat on her neck, and she wore Louboutin shoes.

Shaboozey
Shaboozey walks the Oscars red carpet in a black suit.
Shaboozey attends the 2026 Oscars.

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The musician, who is performing at the 2026 Oscars, looked dapper in a black-and-white Campillo suit and Christian Louboutin shoes. His suit included a matte-black jacket, a matching vest, and a white high-neck blouse.

He also sported multiple diamond and pearl accessories, including two brooches, earrings, and tassels hanging from his trouser waistband.

The statement piece, though, was his $91,600 white-gold Chopard L'Heure du Diamant watch.

Li Jun Li
Li Jun Li attends the Oscars in March 2025.
Li Jun Li attends the Oscars in March 2025.

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The "Sinners" star stood out in red on the Oscars red carpet. Her strapless gown was made of satin and featured dramatic fabric swirls that created its 3D bodice.

Those same swirls also extended into a long train, which complemented the floor-length gown's lace-up skirt.

Chase Infiniti
Chase Infiniti attends the Oscars in March 2026.
Chase Infiniti attends the Oscars in March 2026.

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The "One Battle After Another" actor looked like a princess at the Oscars. She wore a sleeveless, lilac gown with a cowl neckline and a ruffled skirt. It was custom-made for her by Louis Vuitton.

Infiniti completed the look with a multicolored De Beers choker.

Rose Byrne
Rose Byrne attends the Oscars in March 2026.
Rose Byrne attends the Oscars in March 2026.

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Byrne arrived on the red carpet in a strapless Dior mermaid gown. It was crafted from opaque black fabric and embellished with beaded floral designs. Her jewelry, a golden necklace shaped like a flower, matched.

She was nominated at this year's Oscars for best actress in a leading role after starring in "If I Had Legs I'd Kick You."

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What 79 best actress winners wore to accept their Oscars

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Emma Stone at the 2024 Academy Awards
Emma Stone.

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  • The 98th Academy Awards will be held on March 15, 2026.
  • This year's best actress nominees are Jessie Buckley, Emma Stone, Rose Byrne, Kate Hudson, and Renate Reinsve.
  • We went back to 1930 to see how red-carpet fashion has changed over the decades.

Besides being a night to recognize talent both in front of and behind the camera, the Oscars are also a night for fashion.

The style of the nominees in the best actress category is perhaps the most scrutinized, analyzed, and remembered by the general public — it's their coronation moment as the reigning queens of Hollywood.

We went all the way back to 1930 to see what (almost) every best actress winner has worn on their big night, from Ginger Rogers to Faye Dunaway to Julia Roberts to Mikey Madison.

Kirsten Acuna contributed to a prior version of this article.

1930: Mary Pickford
Hanns Kraly, William C. deMille, Mary Pickford, and Warner Baxter.
Hanns Kraly, William C. deMille, Mary Pickford, and Warner Baxter.

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Pickford wore a bedazzled dress, a large diamond bangle, and a few strings of pearls when she won for "Coquette."

There were actually two Academy Awards in 1930; one in April and then another in November.

1930: Norma Shearer
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Shearer wore a jacket with fur-lined sleeves over her dress when she won the Oscar for her role in "The Divorce."

She finished her outfit with red lipstick, wavy hair, and several pieces of dainty jewelry.

1931: Marie Dressler
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Dressler received the Oscar for her part in "Min and Bill." She wore a dark shift dress and a long necklace.

1932: Helen Hayes
Louis B. Mayer and Helen Hayes at the 1932 Oscars
Louis B. Mayer and Helen Hayes.

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Hayes wore a classic black dress paired with a pearl necklace and gloves to win best actress for her performance in "The Sin of Madelon Claudet."

1935: Claudette Colbert
Claudette COLBERT congratulating Shirley TEMPLE
Shirley Temple and Claudette Colbert.

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Colbert won best actress for "It Happened One Night." She wore a gray suit with a large flower pinned to the lapel and a black hat.

1936: Bette Davis
Bette Davis and Victor McLaglen are shown after winning their Oscars at the 1935 Academy Awards banquet held at the Biltmore Bowl, Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles, Ca., on March 5, 1936
Bette Davis and Victor McLaglen are shown after winning their Oscars at the 1935 Academy Awards banquet held at the Biltmore Bowl, Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles, Ca., on March 5, 1936.

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Davis wore a patterned ensemble when she took home the award for best actress for her work in "Dangerous."

She was so convinced that she wouldn't win the Oscar that she wore "an old costume" to the ceremony, Harper's Bazaar reported.

1937: Luise Rainer
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Rainer wore an elegant white coat and styled her hair in an updo to win the Oscar for her portrayal of Anna Held in "The Great Ziegfeld."

1938: Luise Rainer
Luise Rainer at the 1938 Oscars
Luise Rainer.

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Yes, Rainer won back-to-back Academy Awards. Her second win came for her performance as O-Lan in "The Good Earth." For her second win, she wore a high-necked gown with bell sleeves.

1939: Bette Davis
Spencer Tracy, Bette Davis, and another guest at the 1939 Oscars.
Spencer Tracy and Bette Davis.

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Bette Davis won her second best actress Oscar for her role in "Jezebel." She wore a black gown with a cloud-like collar embellishment.

1940: Vivien Leigh
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Leigh wore a patterned dress while accepting the Oscar for playing Scarlett O'Hara in "Gone with the Wind." She completed her outfit with a single pendant, dark lipstick, curled hair, and tons of mascara.

1941: Ginger Rogers
Jimmy Stewart and Ginger Rogers at the 1941 Oscars
Jimmy Stewart and Ginger Rogers.

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Rogers accepted the Oscar at the 13th annual Academy Awards for "Kitty Foyle" in a brown dress with lace details.

In 1921, attendees were advised to wear "muted tones" because of the ongoing war, The Telegraph reported.

1942: Joan Fontaine
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Fontaine won best actress for "Suspicion." She wore a lacy black dress, which she paired with a matching hat and several pearl necklaces.

1944: Jennifer Jones
Paul Lucas, Jennifer Jones, Katina Paxinou, and Charles Coburn at the 1943 Oscars
Paul Lucas, Jennifer Jones, Katina Paxinou, and Charles Coburn.

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Jones (second from left) won her Oscar for "The Song of Bernadette." She wore a unique dark gown with white, puffy sleeves and a flower embellishment at the collar.

1945: Ingrid Bergman
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Bergman wore a dark skirt and blouse when she won the Oscar for her role in "Gaslight." The star finished her outfit by sweeping her hair away from her face.

1947: Olivia de Havilland
Olivia De Havilland And Ray Milland In 1947
Olivia De Havilland and Ray Milland.

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De Havilland took home the gold for her role in "To Each His Own."

The actor wore a strapless floral gown, complemented by large curls and a pearl necklace.

1948: Loretta Young
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Young wore a green satin gown with matching gloves to accept the award for "The Farmer's Daughter." Her tiered dress had plenty of ruffles.

1949: Jane Wyman
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Wyman kissed her best actress Oscar for her role in "Johnny Belinda." She wore a white gown with an embellished collar.

1950: Olivia de Havilland
Broderick Crawford, Olivia de Havilland, Robert Rossen, Mercedes McCambridge, and Dean Jagger at the 1950 Oscars
Broderick Crawford, Olivia de Havilland, Robert Rossen, Mercedes McCambridge, and Dean Jagger

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De Havilland (second from left) embodied '50s style when she accepted the Oscar for her role in "The Heiress." The actor paired her flower-embellished gown with matching gloves.

1953: Shirley Booth
Shirley Booth and Frederic March at the 1954 Oscars
Shirley Booth and Frederic March.

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Booth won best actress at the 25th Academy Awards for her performance in "Come Back, Little Sheba" in a patterned, long-sleeve dress with matching gloves.

This ceremony was held simultaneously in Hollywood and New York City, and was also the first to be televised.

1954: Audrey Hepburn
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Hepburn wore a belted Givenchy dress as she accepted the award for her performance in "Roman Holiday." She finished the look with classic eyeliner and lipstick.

1955: Grace Kelly
Edmond O'Brien and Grace Kelly at the 1955 Oscars
Edmond O'Brien and Grace Kelly.

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Kelly accepted the award for her role in "The Country Girl." The future princess of Monaco topped off her pale-green ensemble with elbow-length gloves, dainty earrings, and an updo.

1958: Joanne Woodward
Joanne Woodward and Paul Newman at the 1958 Oscars
Joanne Woodward and Paul Newman.

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Woodward, Oscar winner and wife of Paul Newman, accepted her award for "The Three Faces of Eve" in a strapless gown embellished with sewn-on flowers. She kept her hair and makeup simple, allowing her outfit to stand out.

1959: Susan Hayward
Susan Hayward at the 1959 Oscars
Susan Hayward.

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Hayward wore a black dress to take home the Oscar for "I Want to Live!" She also sported a voluminous blowout, white gloves, and red lipstick.

1960: Simone Signoret
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Signoret won the Oscar for "Room at the Top," wearing an off-the-shoulder black dress.

1961: Elizabeth Taylor
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Taylor went floral in a Christian Dior gown to accept her award for "Butterfield 8." Her high-volume hair and white gloves added some serious glamour to her outfit.

1965: Julie Andrews
Julie Andrews, Rex Harrison, and Lila Kedrova at the 1965 Oscars
Julie Andrews, Rex Harrison, and Lila Kedrova.

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Julie Andrews hugged her Oscar for "Mary Poppins" in a pale-yellow gown. The "My Fair Lady" actor topped off her simple dress with a statement necklace and gloves.

1966: Julie Christie
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Christie wore a shiny gold dress to match the Oscar she won for "Darling." She finished her outfit with a feathery blowout.

1969: Barbara Streisand
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Streisand didn't realize her Arnold Scaasi pantsuit was see-through under the lights as she accepted the Academy Award for "Funny Girl." She finished her sequined pantsuit with a sleek bob and lots of eyeliner.

This year featured a rare tie: Streisand shared her award with Katharine Hepburn for "The Lion in Winter," but Hepburn famously attended the Academy Awards only once, to present.

1972: Jane Fonda
Gene Hackman and Jane Fonda at the 1972 Oscars
Gene Hackman and Jane Fonda.

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Fonda accepted the Oscar for "Klute" in a black Yves Saint Laurent suit. She parted her sleek, shoulder-length hair to the side to complete her mod ensemble.

1973: Liza Minnelli
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Minnelli shone in a bright-yellow Halston dress to accept the award for her role in "Cabaret." She paired her outfit with a colorful choker and a matching bracelet.

1976: Louise Fletcher
Jack Nicholson and Louise Fletcher at the 1976 Academy Awards
Jack Nicholson and Louise Fletcher.

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Jack Nicholson and Fletcher posed together after their Oscar wins for "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest." Fletcher wore a delicate Champagne-colored gown by Alfred Fiandaca.

1977: Faye Dunaway
Faye Dunaway at the 1977 Oscars
Faye Dunaway.

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Dunaway wore a black Geoffrey Beene dress with a rope belt to accept her award for "Network." She finished her dark outfit with several pieces of gold jewelry.

1978: Diane Keaton
Diane Keaton at the 1978 Oscars
Diane Keaton.

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Keaton accepted the award for "Annie Hall" in a unique Ruth Morley suit. She went for a muted color palette with her layered outfit.

1979: Jane Fonda
Jane Fonda at the 1978 Oscars.
Jane Fonda.

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Fonda wore a gorgeous James Reva gown to accept her trophy for "Coming Home." The two-time winner embraced the trends of the '70s in a flowy floral dress.

1980: Sally Field
Sally Field and Dustin Hoffman at the 1980 Oscars
Sally Field and Dustin Hoffman.

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Field embodied spring in a white Bob Mackie dress with sheer floral cover as she accepted the award for "Norma Rae." She added to the look with lots of eyeliner and teased, voluminous hair.

1981: Sissy Spacek
Sissy Spacek at the 1981 Oscars
Sissy Spacek.

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Spacek took the award for "Coal Miner's Daughter" in a black jumpsuit and kept the rest of her look simple.

1983: Meryl Streep
Meryl Streep at the 1983 Oscars
Meryl Streep.

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Streep won the Oscar for "Sophie's Choice" in a gold Christian Leigh dress while she was pregnant with her second daughter, Mamie (familiar to fans of "We Were Liars"). She finished her outfit with a pink-brown shade of lipstick and curled hair.

1984: Shirley MacLaine
Shirley MacLaine at the 1984 Oscars
Shirley MacLaine.

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MacLaine wore a Fabrice pale-pink suit when she won for "Terms of Endearment." The suit was embellished with an intricate embroidered pattern.

1985: Sally Field
F. Murray Abraham and Sally Field at the 1985 Oscars
F. Murray Abraham and Sally Field.

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Field cried out her famous, "You like me! You really like me!" in a strapless black dress as she won for "Places in the Heart," her second win in five years. She finished off her outfit with a necklace that looked like a bow.

1986: Geraldine Page
William Hurt and Geraldine Page at the 1986 Oscars
William Hurt and Geraldine Page.

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Page, who won the Oscar for her work in "The Trip to Bountiful," layered a deep-purple velvet cape over her dress. She completed her outfit with chandelier earrings and a warm shade of lipstick.

1987: Marlee Matlin
Marlee Matlin at the 1987 Oscars
Marlee Matlin.

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Matlin paired her pink dress with a floral headpiece when she won for her role in "Children of a Lesser God." She paired her mixed-material gown with peachy lipstick.

1988: Cher
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Cher famously wore a sheer Bob Mackie ensemble to accept the award for "Moonstruck." From her headdress to her sandals, the star sparkled.

1989: Jodie Foster
Jodie Foster at the 1989 Academy Awards
Jodie Foster.

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Foster wore a light-blue gown when she took home the Oscar for her role in "The Accused." She kept her hair and makeup simple, letting the ruched gown speak for itself.

1990: Jessica Tandy
Jessica Tandy at the 1990 Oscars
Jessica Tandy.

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Tandy sparkled in a two-piece getup by Giorgio Armani as she accepted the award for her performance in "Driving Miss Daisy." She finished her outfit with a pair of statement earrings.

1991: Kathy Bates
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Bates wore a black gown with shoulder pads to accept her award for "Misery." Her earrings matched the glitzy details on her dress.

1992: Jodie Foster
Anthony Hopkins and Jodie Foster at the 1992 Academy Awards
Anthony Hopkins and Jodie Foster.

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Foster took home the gold statue again for her role in "The Silence of the Lambs." This time, she opted for a cream Armani jacket and paisley crystal-encrusted trousers, and went old school with matching gloves. Foster also wore a red pin on her lapel for HIV/AIDS awareness.

1993: Emma Thompson
Emma Thompson at the 1993 Academy Awards
Emma Thompson.

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Thompson wore an emerald Caroline Charles jumpsuit when she won for "Howards End." She completed her look with red lipstick and curled ringlets.

1994: Holly Hunter
Tom Hanks and Holly Hunter at the 1994 Academy Awards
Tom Hanks and Holly Hunter.

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Hunter wore a black and gray Vera Wang dress with a hint of sparkle when she won for "The Piano." She matched her earrings and bracelet to the glimmering details on her dress.

1995: Jessica Lange
Jessica Lange at the 1995 Oscars
Jessica Lange.

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Lange wore Calvin Klein when she won the award for "Blue Sky." She added a touch of color to her dark, mesh-paneled gown with her bright lipstick.

1996: Susan Sarandon
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Sarandon wore a bronze Dolce & Gabbana gown when she was recognized for "Dead Man Walking." She finished off her outfit with tousled hair.

1997: Frances McDormand
Frances McDormand at the 1997 Academy Awards
Frances McDormand.

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McDormand wore a simple blue dress when she won for "Fargo." She kept her accessories minimal, opting for just one ring and a pair of earrings, a style she still goes by to this day.

1998: Helen Hunt
Helen Hunt at the 1998 Oscars
Helen Hunt.

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Hunt stunned in a strapless blue dress by Tom Ford for Gucci when she won for "As Good as It Gets." She finished off her outfit with a matching wrap, frosty makeup, and a diamond bracelet.

1999: Gwyneth Paltrow
Gywneth Paltrow at the 1999 Academy Awards
Gywneth Paltrow.

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Paltrow wore a baby-pink Ralph Lauren princess gown when she took home the Academy Award for "Shakespeare in Love," one of the most iconic Oscar looks of all time. She topped off her dress with a sheer, tulle wrap, a statement necklace, bright-pink lipstick, and a touch of blush.

2000: Hilary Swank
Hilary Swank at the 2000 Oscars
Hilary Swank.

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Swank wore a strapless green Randolph Duke dress when she accepted the award for "Boys Don't Cry." She glammed up her dress with a dazzling statement necklace.

2001: Julia Roberts
Julia Roberts at the 2001 Oscars
Julia Roberts.

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Roberts wore a black Valentino gown with white accents when she won for "Erin Brockovich."

2002: Halle Berry
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Berry wore one of the most memorable Oscars dresses when she accepted her award for "Monster's Ball" in a floor-sweeping Elie Saab gown. Her dress had a mesh, floral-embroidered top and a contrasting satin skirt.

2003: Nicole Kidman
Nicole Kidman at the 2003 Oscars
Nicole Kidman.

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Kidman accepted her Oscar for "The Hours" in a black Jean Paul Gaultier dress that had an unexpected, edgy neckline.

2004: Charlize Theron
Charlize Theron at the 2004 Oscars
Charlize Theron.

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Theron rocked a glittering Gucci dress when she won for "Monster." The actor looked very old Hollywood with her hair styled in glamorous waves.

February 2005: Hilary Swank
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Swank accepted her Oscar for "Million Dollar Baby" in a fully backless Guy Laroche dress. She completed the look with shimmering makeup and a sleek hairdo.

2006: Reese Witherspoon
Reese Witherspoon at the 2006 Academy Awards
Reese Witherspoon.

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Witherspoon looked radiant in a Christian Dior gown when she won for her performance in "Walk the Line." She completed her outfit with a smoky eye, a simple hairdo, and earrings that matched her dress.

2007: Helen Mirren
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Mirren wore a Christian Lacroix gown when she accepted the Oscar for "The Queen." It looks like she layered a patterned tulle skirt over her lacy, embellished gown.

2008: Marion Cotillard
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Cotillard took home the Oscar for "La Vie En Rose." The actor looked glamorous, with sleek curls and a mermaid-inspired dress by Jean Paul Gaultier.

2009: Kate Winslet
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Winslet took home the Oscar for "The Reader" in a one-shouldered, blue-gray Yves Saint Laurent gown. Winslet complemented her two-toned dress with a smoky eye.

2010: Sandra Bullock
Sandra Bullock at the 2010 Oscars
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Bullock wore a silver Marchesa dress as she accepted the award for her role in "The Blindside." The actor brought some color to her look with bright-pink lipstick.

2011: Natalie Portman
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Portman wore an off-the-shoulder Rodarte dress while accepting the award for "Black Swan." Portman's shoes and earrings perfectly matched her dress. Fun fact: She was four months pregnant at the time!

2012: Meryl Streep
Meryl Streep at the 2012 Academy Awards
Meryl Streep.

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Streep matched her Oscar for "The Iron Lady" in a gold Lanvin dress. From her accessories to her makeup, she appeared to be dripping in gold.

2013: Jennifer Lawrence
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Lawrence, who won for "Silver Linings Playbook," may have tripped on her way to the stage, but she still looked flawless in this white Christian Dior gown.

2014: Cate Blanchett
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Blanchett wore an embellished Armani Privé gown when she took home the award for "Blue Jasmine." She completed her look with delicate curls and large sunburst earrings.

2015: Julianne Moore
Julianne Moore at the 2015 Academy Awards
Julianne Moore.

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Moore wore a strapless Chanel gown when she accepted the award for "Still Alice." The custom, detailed gown took over 900 hours to make, according to People.

2016: Brie Larson
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Larson accepted the Oscar for "Room" in a belted, royal-blue Gucci dress. The intricate gown was in the works for two months, per ABC.

2017: Emma Stone
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Stone wore a vintage-inspired gown when she won the award for her performance in "La La Land." She finished her golden-toned dress with big waves and classic red lipstick.

2018: Frances McDormand
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Frances McDormand.

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McDormand won the award for her role in "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri," wearing a black dress with a gold pattern. During her acceptance speech, McDormand asked every female nominee in the audience to stand and discussed the importance of inclusion riders.

2019: Olivia Colman
Olivia Colman at the 2019 Academy Awards
Olivia Colman.

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Colman wore an emerald-green Prada gown that took months to create as she accepted the award for "The Favourite." Colman's gown was draped with a silk organza cape, tied into a giant bow at the back, and covered in Swarovski crystal flowers.

2020: Renée Zellweger
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Zellweger won her second Oscar — her first best actress Oscar, for "Judy" — in a custom white Armani Privé gown.

Though tough to see, according to Entertainment Tonight, the gown was covered in beads with pale pink and blue thread.

2021: Frances McDormand
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McDormand wore a navy-blue gown with a feathered bottom and feathered sleeves to win her third acting Oscar for "Nomadland."

With her win, McDormand tied Meryl Streep and Ingrid Bergman with the most Oscar wins for acting. Katharine Hepburn holds the record with four best actress statues.

2022: Jessica Chastain
essica Chastain, winner of the Actress in a Leading Role award for ‘The Eyes of Tammy Faye’ poses in the press room during the 94th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on March 27, 2022 in Hollywood, California
Jessica Chastain with her first Oscar win.

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Chastain dazzled in a sparkly ombré Gucci gown that transitioned from rose gold to lavender as she accepted her first Academy Award for "The Eyes of Tammy Faye."

2023: Michelle Yeoh
Michelle Yeoh attends the 95th Annual Academy Awards on March 12, 2023 in Hollywood, California.
Michelle Yeoh channeled an angelic goddess in white.

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Feathers accented the angelic Dior Couture gown. The "Everything Everywhere All At Once" star paired the look with a Moussaieff diamond headband and earrings, along with a Richard Mille watch.

2024: Emma Stone
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Stone accepted her second best actress Oscar (this one for "Poor Things") in a mint-green peplum gown designed by Louis Vuitton, but she made sure to point out during her speech that the zipper had broken at some point during the ceremony.

She blamed Ryan Gosling's spirited performance of "I'm Just Ken."

2025: Mikey Madison
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Madison, who won for "Anora," went for an Old Hollywood look at the 2025 Oscars, wearing a two-toned pink and black satin dress with a bow. It was designed by Dior.

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15 Oscar wins you may have forgotten about

Eminem performing "Lose Yourself" at the Oscars in 2020.
Eminem won the Oscar for best original song in 2003 and performed at the ceremony in 2020.

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  • On Sunday, Hollywood stars will gather at the Dolby Theatre to celebrate the Oscars.
  • While some names feel synonymous with Oscars' history, others have been forgotten over time.
  • Eminem won the Oscar for best original song in 2003 for "Lose Yourself."

On Sunday, March 15, Hollywood's elites will descend upon the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles for the biggest night in film: the Oscars.

The prestigious awards show has become somewhat synonymous with multi-time winners and repeat nominees like Meryl Streep, Viola Davis, and Steven Spielberg, but there are plenty of recipients whose wins you may not remember.

Take Eminem, for example. The 15-time Grammy-winning rapper wasn't even in attendance when he won the Oscar for best original song in 2003 for "Lose Yourself."

"Back then, I never even thought that I had a chance to win," he told Variety after his surprise Oscars performance in 2020.

"And also, back at that time, the younger me didn't really feel like a show like that would understand me. But then when I found out I won, 'That's crazy!' That to me shows how authentic and real that award is — when you don't show up and you still win," he added.

So, ahead of this year's ceremony, here's a look back at surprising wins in Oscars history you may have forgotten about.

Jim Rash
Jim Rash posed with his Oscar at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in 2012.
Jim Rash won the Oscar for best adapted screenplay in 2012.

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Award won: Best adapted screenplay

For: "The Descendants"

Year: 2012

Jim Rash may be best known for playing Dean in "Community," but he's a writer, too.

Rash put his skills to good use for "The Descendants," a dramedy starring George Clooney and Shailene Woodley. The film was nominated for five Academy Awards, including best picture, best actor, and best adapted screenplay, which Rash took home alongside cowriters Nat Faxon and Alexander Payne.

Peter Capaldi
Best live action short film winners Peter Capaldi, Ruth Kenley-Letts, Peggy Rajski, and Randy Stone posed with their awards in 1995.
Peter Capaldi won the Oscar for best live action short film in 1995.

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Award won: Best live action short film

For: "Franz Kafka's It's a Wonderful Life"

Year: 1995

Capaldi is internationally known for playing the Doctor in "Doctor Who," but fans might not realize he won an Oscar nearly two decades before taking on the role.

Capaldi won the award for best live action short film alongside Ruth Kenley-Letts for "Franz Kafka's It's a Wonderful Life." Their film actually tied for the award with Peggy Rajski and Randy Stone's "Trevor."

Stevie Wonder
Stevie Wonder accepting the Oscar for best original song in 1985.
Stevie Wonder won the Oscar for best original song in 1985.

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Award won: Best original song

For: "I Just Called to Say I Love You" from "The Woman in Red"

Year: 1985

In comparison to his 25 Grammy wins, it's easy to see how Stevie Wonder's Oscar win in 1985 could fly under the radar. The song itself was a massive hit upon its release in 1984, selling millions of copies.

Three 6 Mafia
Three 6 Mafia members Jordan Houston, Paul Beauregard, and Cedric Coleman posed with their Oscars for best original song in 2006.
Three 6 Mafia won the Oscar for best original song in 2006.

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Award won: Best original song

For: "It's Hard Out Here For a Pimp" from "Hustle & Flow"

Year: 2006

Three years after Eminem's win, Three 6 Mafia became the first hip-hop group to take home the Oscar for best original song for "It's Hard Out Here For a Pimp" from "Hustle & Flow."

Eminem
Eminem performing "Lose Yourself" at the Oscars in 2020.
Eminem won the Oscar for best original song in 2003 and performed at the ceremony in 2020.

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Award won: Best original song

For: "Lose Yourself" from "8 Mile"

Year: 2003

In 2003, Eminem became the first rapper to win the Oscar for best original song with "Lose Yourself" from Curtis Hanson's drama "8 Mile," which he also starred in. Though he wasn't present to accept the award back then, he gave a surprise performance of the song 17 years later, at the Oscars ceremony in 2020.

Anna Paquin
Anna Paquin posed with her Oscar for best supporting actress in 1994.
Anna Paquin won the Oscar for best supporting actress in 1994.

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Award won: Best supporting actress

For: "The Piano"

Year: 1994

Paquin's acting career started off with a bang, winning best supporting actress for her debut film, "The Piano," at just 11 years old.

Since then, she's appeared in the "X-Men" trilogy, "True Blood," and Martin Scorsese's "The Irishman," but hasn't received another Oscar nomination.

Mo'Nique
Mo'Nique posed with her Oscar for best supporting actress in 2010.
Mo'Nique won the Oscar for best supporting actress in 2010.

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Award won: Best supporting actress

For: "Precious"

Year: 2010

Though Mo'Nique may be best known for her comedy, she had a standout role as abusive mother Mary Jones in Lee Daniels' "Precious" and took home the award for best supporting actress.

However, five years after her win, Mo'Nique told The Hollywood Reporter that Daniels told her she was "blackballed" because she "didn't play the game."

Mo'Nique famously did not campaign for her award, and in the opening line of her acceptance speech said, "First, I would like to thank the Academy for showing that it can be about the performance and not the politics."

In a statement to The Hollywood Reporter, Daniels said, "Her demands through 'Precious' were not always in line with the campaign. This soured her relationship with the Hollywood community."

Mo'Nique and Daniels reconciled in 2022, and she starred in his 2024 horror film, "The Deliverance."

Lionel Richie
Lionel Richie posed with his Oscar for best original song in 1986.
Lionel Richie won the Oscar for best original song in 1986.

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Award won: Best original song

For: "Say You, Say Me" from "White Nights"

Year: 1986

Richie has won one Oscar from three nominations for best original song. His win came in 1986 for "Say You, Say Me" from "White Nights," starring Mikhail Baryshnikov and Gregory Hines.

Mira Sorvino
Mira Sorvino posed with her Oscar for best supporting actress in 1996.
Mira Sorvino won the Oscar for best supporting actress in 1996.

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Award won: Best supporting actress

For: "Mighty Aphrodite"

Year: 1996

Before she starred as the iconic Romy White in "Romy and Michele's High School Reunion," Sorvino was recognized by the Academy for her role as Linda Ash in Woody Allen's "Mighty Aphrodite."

Since then, she's appeared in other films and television projects, including "Norma Jean & Marilyn," "Human Trafficking," and, more recently, "Sound of Freedom."

In 2017, Sorvino was one of more than a dozen women to speak out against producer Harvey Weinstein in an article published by The New Yorker. She told the publication that she felt her career was hurt after rejecting Weinstein's advances and reporting the harassment she faced.

"There may have been other factors, but I definitely felt iced out and that my rejection of Harvey had something to do with it," Sorvino said.

In a statement in 2017, Weinstein denied he'd been involved in blacklisting Sorvino.

Weinstein was convicted of third-degree rape of one woman and of first-degree criminal sex act against another in 2020 and sentenced to 23 years in prison. His conviction was overturned in April 2024, and he was indicted on new charges in September; his retrial is set to begin in April.

Al Gore
Producer Laurie David, former vice president Al Gore, director Davis Guggenheim, and producer Lawrence Bender pose with the Oscar for best documentary feature in 2007.
Director Davis Guggenheim won the Oscar for best documentary feature in 2007 for "An Inconvenient Truth," starring Al Gore.

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Award won: Best documentary feature

For: "An Inconvenient Truth"

Year: 2007

OK, technically, the award for best documentary feature was given to director Davis Guggenheim, but former vice president and 2000 presidential nominee Al Gore was its subject, highlighting his educational presentation about the dangers of global warming.

He even took to the stage with Guggenheim after its win, telling the crowd, "My fellow Americans, people all over the world, we need to solve the climate crisis. It's not a political issue; it's a moral issue. We have everything we need to get started, with the possible exception of the will to act. That's a renewable resource. Let's renew it."

Fisher Stevens
Animal activist Ric O'Barry, director Louie Psihoyos, producers Paula DuPre Pesman and Fisher Stevens accept Best Documentary Feature award for 'The Cove' in the press room at the 82nd Annual academy Awards.

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Award won: Best documentary feature

For: "The Cove"

Year: 2010

The "Short Circuit" and "Succession" actor won the best documentary feature award in 2010 after producing "The Cove," which detailed the dolphin-hunting industry in Japan and called for a change in Japanese fishing practices.

That same year, Stevens cofounded Insurgent Media, a documentary film company.

Kobe Bryant
Kobe Bryant poses in the press room with the Oscar for Best Animated Short Film for "Dear Basketball," during the 90th Annual Academy Awards on March 4, 2018, in Hollywood, California.

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Award won: Best animated short film

For: "Dear Basketball"

Year: 2018

The basketball legend made history when he took home an Oscar in 2018, becoming the first former professional athlete to do so.

Bryant narrated the animated short, which features a 2015 letter he wrote for The Players' Tribune announcing his retirement.

The short was directed and animated by Glen Keane, who had previously worked on Disney animated classics such as "The Little Mermaid," "Beauty and the Beast," and "Aladdin." John Williams, the 54-time Academy Award nominee behind the scores for films like "Jaws," "Star Wars," and "Jurassic Park," created the score.

Bryant's emotional acceptance speech ended with the athlete thanking his wife, Vanessa, and daughters, Natalia, Gianna, and Bianka, telling them, "ti amo con tutto il mio cuore," which means "I love you with all my heart" in Italian.

Sam Smith
Songwriter Jimmy Napes (L) and singer Sam Smith, winners of the award for Best Original Song 'Writing's on the Wall,' pose in the press room during the 88th Annual Academy Awards.

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Award won: Best original song

For: "Writing's on the Wall" from "Spectre"

Year: 2016

Alongside cowriter Jimmy Napes, the British singer-songwriter won the award for best original song for their 2015 Bond theme for "Spectre."

In their acceptance speech, Smith talked about being the "first openly gay man to win an Oscar," which they weren't. Smith apologized, but the comments sparked backlash from the LGBTQ+ community, and the singer, who acknowledged the mistake, temporarily quit X (formerly Twitter).

Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross
Atticus Ross and Trent Reznor pose in the press room during the 83rd Annual Academy Awards held at the Kodak Theatre on February 27, 2011 in Hollywood, California.

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Awards won: Best original score

For: "The Social Network," "Soul"

Years: 2011, 2021

Outside their work with Nine Inch Nails, Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross have been frequent collaborators on film scores, beginning in 2010 with their soundtrack for David Fincher's "The Social Network."

The duo won the best original score award for the movie in 2011. They won again in 2021 for their score of Disney's "Soul," which also features jazz tracks by Jon Batiste.

Bruce Springsteen
American singer and songwriter Bruce Springsteen at the 66th Academy Awards at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles, USA, 21st March 1994. He won Best Original Song for 'Streets of Philadelphia', which featured in the film 'Philadelphia'.

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Award won: Best original song

For: "Streets of Philadelphia" from "Philadelphia"

Year: 1994

Bruce Springsteen won big in 1994 for his song "Streets of Philadelphia" from the drama film "Philadelphia." The song, which won the song of the year award at the Grammy Awards, also earned him an Academy Award for best original song.

He was nominated again in 1996 for "Dead Man Walkin'" from the movie with the same name, but lost.

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