Award Show History, Nominations, Winners

From Marilyn Monroe to Drew Barrymore, these stars have received widespread acclaim—but not from the Academy.

Mary Pickford, Warner Baxter and Hans Kraly receive an Oscar in1929

The first-ever Academy Awards took just 15 minutes. Here's how the Oscars began, who won at the first ceremony, and more.

Elizabeth Taylor makes a guest appearance as Helena Cassadine on 'General Hospital.'

Before they won Oscars, these actors honed their craft on daytime soap operas, proving that daytime drama can be a stepping stone to Hollywood’s biggest award.

These beloved films were once certifiable Cannes catastrophes.

From cinematic firsts to cultural milestones, these Best Picture winners took home Oscars and reshaped Hollywood history.

A golden Oscars statue stands against a red curtain

From Will Smith and Chris Rock's clash to Sacheen Littlefeather's refusal, the Academy Awards biggest night has always been punctuated by scandal.

Robin Williams in ‘Good Morning Vietnam’

With different categories and votes, the Golden Globes and Academy Awards results don’t always match up.

From actors and writers to producers and costume designers, here are 14 of the youngest winners in Academy Awards history.

These eight filmmakers have dominated the Best Director category, and their movies have shaped not only Oscar history—but the history of cinema, too.

Do you know which films featured these Oscar-winning songs throughout the years?

Who hasn’t won a Grammy? Jennifer Lopez, Nicki Minaj, and dozens of other beloved artists.

David Cronenberg, a still from Cronenberg’s ‘The Fly’

These legendary directors never received a single Oscar nomination, but their influence still looms over cinema today.

Ella Fitzgerald, Beyoncé, Carlos Santana

More history could be made at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards on February 1, 2026. We’re looking back at trailblazing, history-making wins of the biggest night in music.

Robert DeNiro in ‘Taxi Driver,’ Whoopi Goldberg in ‘The Color Purple,’ Anthony Perkins in ‘Psycho’

Ahead of the 2026 Academy Awards, we’re looking back at some of the most egregious snubs, including ‘Psycho,’ ‘Taxi Driver,’ and more.

A 2025 winner lands the No. 1 spot in the list of the longest speeches in Oscars history.

There have been many Oscar-winning movies over the decades. Can you name the winner from just one line of dialogue?

Do you know which Disney songs won Oscars, and which movie they're from?

Leonardo DiCaprio, Viola Davis, Denzel Washington

How knowledgeable are you about Academy Awards history?

For a very select group of filmmakers, one's first "big break" has ended in Oscar glory. Here are 19 of the lucky ones.

Two icons—Katharine Hepburn and Barbra Streisand—shared a Best Actress Oscar in 1969.

Split decisions happen. They're just not a common occurrence. Here are six times they happened at the Oscars.

Jeff Bridges accepts the Best Actor Oscar for Crazy Heart during the 82nd Annual Academy Awards in 2010.

Winning an Oscar is, for most people, a once-in-a-lifetime achievement ... So you'd think their owners would be a little more careful with them.

Glenn Close, Samuel L. Jackson, Willem Dafoe

Here are 10 great actors who have never won an Oscar, but they’ve left their mark on cinema.

Toni Collette in ‘Hereditary,’ Jack Nicholson in ‘The Shining,’ Mia Farrow in ‘Rosemary’s Baby,’ Martin Sheen in ‘Apocalypse Now’

The most egregious snubs in the history of the award show, including Martin Sheen, Jack Nicholson, Toni Collette, and more.

These talented stars have taken home a golden statue, but missed out on recognition for their career-best parts.

Awards

5 Incredible Actors Never Nominated For an Oscar

What Happened at the First-Ever Oscars?

16 Oscar Winners Who Starred on Soap Operas

6 Movies That Were Booed at Cannes But Are Now Considered Masterpieces

28 Game-Changing Blockbusters That Won Best Picture at the Academy Awards

6 of the Biggest Controversies in Oscars History

20 Memorable Performances That Won the Golden Globe but Not the Oscar

14 Youngest Academy Award Winners, From Shirley Temple to Adrien Brody

The 8 Most Oscar-Nominated Directors of All Time (Including 2 Still Working)

Quiz: Can You Match These Movies to Their Oscar-Winning Songs?

37 Famous Musicians Who Have Shockingly Never Won a Grammy

8 Incredible Directors Never Nominated for an Oscar

15 Grammy Award Winners Who Made History With Their Wins

15 Groundbreaking Films That Somehow Didn’t Win a Single Oscar

10 of the Longest Speeches in Oscars History—A Recent Winner Tops the List

Quiz: Can You Name the Oscar Winner From One Line of Dialogue?

Quiz: Which Disney Movies Featured These Oscar-Winning Songs?

Quiz: Can You Match the Actor to Their Oscar-Winning Role?

19 People Who Won Oscars For Their First Movie

6 Times There Were Ties at the Oscars

10 People Who Have Misplaced Their Oscars

10 Legendary Actors Who Have Shockingly Never Won an Academy Award

The 10 Greatest Performances the Oscars Didn’t Recognize, Ranked (#1 Still Hurts)

7 Actors Who Have Won Oscars, But Not For Their Best Role