28 Vintage Photos from the Oscars Through the Decades, from Halle Berry's Historic Win to Jennifer Lawrence's Cinderella Moment

TheAcademy Awardsare one of the starriest nights of the year, with all the high fashion, A-list reunions and drama that can come with.

That also means they're a massive stage for some of the most memorable art and incredibly human moments (who could forgetJennifer Lawrencefalling gracefully in her Dior gown at the 2013 Oscars — orthe slap?).

For cultural impact, the awards show is hard to beat. FromHattie McDaniel's trailblazing win forGone with the Windin 1940 toHalle Berry's emotional acceptance speech, 62 years later, toTatum O'Neal's record-setting win in 1974, monumental achievements have been witnessed at the Oscars. Archives from the award show also provide a lens to instant classic moments from legends such as Marlon Brando, Jack Nicholson, Meryl Streep and more.

Below, check out these vintage photos from the Academy Awards through the decades.

Big Breakthrough

Hattie McDaniel poses with the statuette she received for her work in 1939'sGone with the Wind. The award was for Best Supporting Role by an Actress, and she became the first-ever Black actor to win an Academy Award.

Rough Housing

It was a battle of the best as Marlon Brando and Bob Hope playfully fought for Oscar at the 1954 Academy Awards.

Trailblazer

Sidney Poitier gazed his Best Actor in a Leading Role Oscar for his work inLilies of the Fieldat the 1964 show. He made history as the first Black actor to wield the accolade.

Winning Trio

Jack Albertson, Barbra Streisand and Anthony Harvey — who was accepting the award for Katharine Hepburn — posed with their statues backstage at the 1969 ceremony.

Dripping in Diamonds

Elizabeth Taylor looked motion picture-perfect as she presented at the 1970 show, wearing a romantic lilac dress accessorized withher knockout Taylor-Burton diamond (what else?).

Young Star

Ten-year-old Tatum O'Neal made history as the youngest winner at the 1974 event, taking home the gold for Best Supporting Actress for her work alongside her father inPaper Moon.

Hurray!

Jack Nicholson celebrated his Best Actor Oscar win at the 48th Annual Academy Awards in the most Jack Nicholson way.

Keeping It Cool

A dashing Robert De Niro charmed photographers as he posed with his Oscar for his work in 1980'sRaging Bull.

Care to Share

Jane Fonda looked '80s elegant as she picked up the Best Performance by an Actor award for her dad, who couldn't make it to the 1982 Academy Awards.

Holding Tight

An emotional Sally Field accepted Best Actress forPlaces in the Heartin 1984 (andher memorable "You like me!" speechbecame a meme before they existed).

I Do Believe

The 1988 Academy Awards were all about Cher, as she showed up in a daringly sheer Bob Mackie number (he described itas "like a beautiful period dress—except there was no underwear") and walked away with the Best Actress win that night, for her work inMoonstruck.

Taking a Breather

Best Actress winner and first-time mother-to-be Meryl Streep was glowing as she took a refreshment break alongside then-husband Don Gummer backstage at the 55th Academy Awards.

Old Hollywood Glamour

A young Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn were the picture of Hollywood perfection as they attended the 61st Academy Awards in 1989.

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Dapper Gentleman

Denzel Washington won the Best Actor in a Supporting Role award in 1990 and the "eternally attractive" award every year since.

Star Power

Madonna and Michael Jackson combined their star power to make a supernova splash at the 63rd Annual Academy Awards in 1991.

Three for Three

Frances McDormand — posing between her husband Joel Coen and his brother Ethan (left)— flashed their trophies as they raked in the wins forFargoat the 64th Academy Awards in '92.

Packing a Punch

Anna Paquin could barely believe her eyes as she became the second youngest actress to win an Oscar in 1994. The 11-year-old snagged the Best Supporting Actress trophy for her work inThe Piano.

Feeling the Love

Elton John and collaborator Tim Rice were feeling all the love that night as they hoisted their Best Original Song Oscars for their work onThe Lion King.

Best Friends, Best Moments

Best Original Screenplay winners and lifelong besties, Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, were over the moon as they celebrated their win forGood Will Huntingat the 1998 show.

Breaking Barriers

An emotional Halle Berry gave her famously spirited acceptance speech at the 2002 show. She was — and still remains — the first Black woman to win the Best Actress in a Leading Role Oscar.

Golden Girl

Charlize Theron was statuesque while holding her Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role statue at the 76th Annual Academy Awards in 2004.

Making a Statement

Juicy J, DJ Paul and Project Pat of 36 Mafia matched their Oscars to their bling as they became the first hip hop group to win the Best Original Song Oscar in 2006.

Working Together

TheBrokeback Mountaincostars and real-life loves Michelle Williams and Heath Ledger walked hand-in-hand as they headed into 78th Academy Awards in 2006, where the film had multiple nominations.

Big Laughs

She may be known as one of the queens of comedy, but it was her powerful, dramatic performance inPreciousthat won Mo'Nique her Best Supporting Actress Oscar in 2010.

When in Versace

Angelina Jolie created an epically viral moment as she struck this now-iconic pose while walking the Academy Awards red carpet in 2012.

Cinderella, Is That You?

Jennifer Lawrence had a famous Disney princess-esque moment as she fell while headed to the stage to accept the Best Actress award forSilver Linings Playbookin 2013.

Radiant Beauty

Viola Davis was a vision in vibrant Armani Privé as she flaunted her Best Supporting Actress Oscar in 2017.

Everyone, Say Cheese!

The who's-who of the 86th Annual Academy Awards came in for Ellen DeGeneres' star-studded selfie during the 2014 show.

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‘Hoppers’ holds onto the No. 1 box office spot as 'Reminders of Him' overperforms

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Pixar's"Hoppers"held onto the top slot at the box office, bouncing back with $28.5 million in its second weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday, while Colleen Hoover's"Reminders of Him"added to the author's successful streak at the box office.

After its $45.3 million debut, The Walt Disney Co.'s "Hoppers" release dipped a modest 37% in its follow-up weekend, a promising sign for an animated movie hoping to have strong legs through March. The Pixar original, about a young woman who transforms into the body of a beaver to help defend a pond from development, is hoping to keep attracting audiences with good reviews (94% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes) and strong audience scores (an "A" CinemaScore).

While many of Pixar's sequels have been blockbusters on arrival — like 2024's"Inside Out 2"($1.7 billion worldwide) — their originals have recently needed time to get going. In 2023,"Elemental"launched with a disappointing $29.6 million but went on to gross a hefty $496.4 million globally.

"Hoppers," which has taken in $164.7 million globally thus far, has a long way to go to match that, but it's off to a good start. It faced little direct new competition this weekend. The upcoming Amazon MGM sci-fi adventure"Project Hail Mary,"however, will soon take up IMAX screens and compete for family moviegoers.

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Universal's "Reminders of Him" debuted in second place this weekend with a better-than-expected $18.3 million. The film, starring Maika Monroe as a woman attempting to rebuild her life after prison, is the third Colleen Hoover adaptation to reach the big screen, following 2024's "It Ends With Us" ($351 million worldwide for Sony) and 2025's "Regretting You" ($91 million for Paramount).

"Reminders of Him," which cost about $25 million to make, got poor reviews (56% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes) and notched a not-great "B" CinemaScore with audiences. But the film, the first from a screenplay co-written by Hoover, extends the bestselling author's popularity with moviegoers.

"Undertone,"a micro-budget horror movie from A24, opened with $9.3 million. The film, written and directed by Ian Tuason, has been touted as A24's best horror film since Ari Aster's "Hereditary" (2018), one of the movies that helped put the indie studio on the map. With a budget of just $500,000, "Undertone" makes particular use of sound design in a one-setting tale about a paranormal podcaster (Nina Kiri) caring for her dying mother.

After its disappointing debut, Warner Bros."The Bride!"plummeted in its second weekend, dropping 70% with just $2.1 million. The Maggie Gyllenhaal-directed riff on "The Bride of Frankenstein" cost about $80-90 million to produce, but so far has grossed just $11.3 million domestically.

Oscarweekend is often slow in theaters, with the industry's attention largely focused on Sunday's Academy Awards. But the trio of moderate successes in "Hoppers," "Reminders of Him" and "Undertone" lifted moviegoing ahead of Hollywood's biggest night.

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All About Amy Madigan and Ed Harris’ Decades-Long Marriage

After more than 45 years together, acclaimed actors Amy Madigan andEd Harrisare still very much in love.

The couple first met in 1980and married in 1983 while working together on the filmPlaces in the Heart.In the decades since, both have become acclaimed actors. Harris has been nominated for four Oscars, including for his work inApollo 13andThe Truman Show,and an Emmy for his role onWestworld.Madigan, who became a household name for her roles inField of DreamsandUncle Buck,wasnominated for an Oscar at age 75for her performance as theunhinged Aunt Gladys inWeapons,her first nomination since 1986.

The talent runs in the family. The pair have a daughter, Lily Dolores Harris, born in 1993, who is also an actor.

Here's everything to know about Amy Madigan and Ed Harris' relationship.

They met in 1980

The first time Madigan saw her future husband,"It was like something you see in a movie or hear in a song,"she toldLifein 1985. The year was 1980, and she was watching him perform in Sam Shepard's playCowboy Mouthin Los Angeles. "I just thought — 'Well, there he is.' It was obvious to me that I'd see him again."

They connected in 1981 through work. "A year later, we did a play together called 'prairie avenue' by Edward Allan Baker at that little theater on Melrose Place," she told theLos Angeles Times.

They married in 1983

Two years later, on Nov. 21, 1983, they got married while filmingPlaces in the Hearttogether. When they wed, Madigan told theChicago Tribunein 1985, people assumed they had a whirlwind romance on set. "It's a nice Hollywood story, but it's not true," she said.

They have one daughter

Madigan and Harris welcomed daughter Lily Dolores Harris in 1993. She followed her parents into the family business, graduating from San Francisco's American Conservatory Theater's MFA program in 2020.

"I always strive for simplicity, truth, and humor in my work, because nothing kills energy and story more than taking yourself or a situation too seriously, or trying to make it something that it's not," she told theACT blogin 2020. "I am constantly seeking the magic in my art."

Lily has appeared on an episode ofChicago Medand in both short and feature films. In 2025, she and Harris worked together in the shortOff the Horse,playing a father and daughter.

Harris and Madigan have worked together many times

Over their more than four decades of marriage, Harris and Madigan have worked together many times, including in movies likePollockand numerous stage productions.

"We both really enjoy what we do and it's really fun to work together," Harris told PEOPLE in 2025. "It's because you know each other, you can talk about the work, collaborate, ask each other questions and penetrate the material together. You trust and love each other, andit's fun to be together doing what you love."

That feeling goes way back to thebeginning of their relationship. ''The acting thing is so intimate and personal,'' Harris told theChicago Tribunein 1985. ''If we're not working together ... you can't really talk about your day very well. When you're working together, though, there's so much that is shared, so much unspoken thought and emotion that goes into the work, that it really draws you closer."

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Madigan agreed, adding that it's much easier to do romantic scenes with her real-life partner. "The closeness of being married gives us the ability and the freedom to do those kinds of things. I mean, with another actor you'd have to spend a lot of time and energy getting to know them first," she said.

Harris credits her with teaching him valuable life lessons

After connecting and becoming a couple, Harris said he learned a lot from Madigan aboutemotional connection and how to show up for each other. "When we first met, she said, 'Ed, you've got to talk to me and let me know what's going on with you,' " he told PEOPLE in 2025. "And I was one of those guys that's like, 'What do you mean? I'm here and I love you. Why do I have to tell you what I'm feeling?' "

"She kind of helped me realize that I have a certain responsibility as a human, being married to her, to open up and be present," Harris added.

At the New York Film Critics Circle Awards in January 2026, Madigan told PEOPLE that she and Harris"don't have"any big secret to making their marriage work for over 40 years. "We just love each other and we work really hard at that and in our work," she said.

Harris "loved" watching Madigan become herWeaponscharacter

In the 2025 filmWeapons,Madigan transformed into the terrifying, yet oddly charming witch Aunt Gladys.

Talking to PEOPLE at the New York Film Critics Circle Awards in January 2026 — where she won for her performance inWeapons— Madigan said thatHarris "loved" watching her transformationinto the iconic character. "He's known me a long time and he saw all the parts of myself melded into Aunt Gladys," she said. "I have a very supportive family — my daughter also — so I'm very lucky."

She has since been nominated for an Oscar for the role, a recognition last earned in 1986 for her work inTwice in a Lifetime.Madigan's performance inWeaponshas also earned her Critics' Choice and Actor Award wins, as well as a Golden Globe nomination.

"We've both been doing it a really long time, so we're just both having a good giggle about it. We're both enjoying it," Madigan told PEOPLE after her Golden Globe nomination was announced in December 2025.

"I think really what it means is that if you get an opportunity to work on a wonderful script and it's a great part, regardless of who you are, and where you live, and what age you are. If you're an actor, you wait for those opportunities and moments, so it just feels great," she added.

Harris has been by Madigan's side throughout the 2026 awards season, too. "I'm the husband of an Oscar nominee.I'm very proud of her,"he said at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival in January 2026.

Talking to PEOPLE at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival Virtuosos Awards on Feb. 8, Madigan described Harris as "thrilled and happy" about her recognition forWeapons.

"As is my daughter, Lily Harris, who's also an actress," she added. "I've had a lot of support, and my really good friends are just on my side, so it's been really nice."

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'Bridesmaids' cast hilariously reunites at low-key Oscars rehearsal

LOS ANGELES ‒ The ladies of "Bridesmaids" areready to party.

Decked out in blue jeans and maroon sweatpants, Kristen Wiig and Maya Rudolph riotously reunited with co-stars Melissa McCarthy, Rose Byrne and Ellie Kemper during a laid-back afternoon rehearsal on the eve of theAcademy Awards.

The all-star cast is set to present atthe March 15 ceremony, in celebration of their bawdy hit comedy's 15th anniversary. The women's rapport was on sweet display as they giddily hung out on the Dolby Theatre stage.

"There's Stellan! Hey, Stellan!" Byrne said as she walked out before the run-through began, waving toStellan Skarsgård'sempty seat marked only by a giant printout picture.

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Byrne's full-throated laugh rang out as she joked around between bits with McCarthy, who playfully pretended to sucker punch the Oscar-nominated actress in the stomach. On the other side of the stage, Kemper and Rudolph were spotted dancing and twirling in place, while Wiig was nobly tasked with handing out Oscar statuettes to stand-in "winners."

"I'm so excited to accept this award from five of my favorite actors," one man said as he held up a little gold man, breathlessly reciting a mock acceptance speech.

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Other stand-ins effusively thanked everyone from their parents to Michael B. Jordan, while one woman appeared to get emotional as she exclaimed, "I was not expecting this! I am absolutely shocked and grateful."

Every year, the Oscar rehearsals offer a unique opportunity for journalists to get a peek at some of Hollywood's biggest names at their most dressed-down. Last year's best actor winner, Adrien Brody ("The Brutalist"), rehearsed onstage with orange-framed sunglasses dangling from his collar, while wearing a dark gray T-shirt emblazoned "Hollywood."

2014 | Best supporting actress: Lupita Nyong'o in Prada | The "12 Years A Slave" star hit the red carpet wearing a custom light blue silk georgette gown with a deep V-neck top and low-cut sides. "It's a blue that reminds me of Nairobi, and so I wanted to have a little bit of home," she told E!'s Ryan Seacrest.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 2015 | Best actress: Julianne Moore in Chanel | Moore, who won for "Still Alice," wore a shimmering, strapless custom gown designed by Karl Lagerfeld. It took a whopping 927 hours to create.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 2015 | Best supporting actress: Patricia Arquette in Rosetta Getty | The "Boyhood" actress took home her statuette in a black-and-white one-shoulder gown, and memorably called for wage equality from the Oscars stage.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 2024 | Best actress: Emma Stone in Louis Vuitton | Stone suffered a wardrobe malfunction in her mint-green gown with a peplum waistline when she collected her second best-actress Oscar for "Poor Things." She held the zippered back of her dress closed as she left the stage and looked stunning every step of the way.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 2024 | Best supporting actress: Da'Vine Joy Randolph in Louis Vuitton | A radiant Randolph wept when she won for "The Holdovers" wearing a periwinkle-blue sparkly halter gown with poofy off-the-shoulder sleeves and a lengthy train.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 2025 | Best actress: Mikey Madison in Dior | The "Anora" newcomer accepted her first Oscar in a strapless soft pink gown with a black bodice, finished off with a bow and an elegant train, and accessorized with diamonds.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 2025 | Best supporting actress: Zoe Saldaña in Saint Laurent | The "Emilia Pérez" star cut a striking figure in a deep burgundy bubble gown paired with sheer black opera gloves.

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Javier Bardem showed up in sweatpants and roamed around the theater shaking people's hands, jestingly assuring one Oscars producer, "I promise! I will learn the lines!"

Casually chatting with reporters, Academy CEO Bill Kramer teased this year's leafy, earth-toned set design for the ceremony, which aims to provide a Zen, grounded space for Hollywood's best and brightest to gather. (Anecdotally, the Dolby's crisp air conditioning also offers a much-welcome respite from the unseasonal California heat.)

Additionally, Kramer hinted at a mind-blowing "Sinners" performance and epic opening from returning host Conan O'Brien, who hilariously sprinted through a familiar sequence at rehearsals.

Although we're sworn to secrecy, let's just say we doubt he'll get ripped to shreds.

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Dad Deletes Email About $50M Powerball Win, Then Learns It's For Real After Giving Lottery Official a Call

An Australian man is celebrating after winning a life-changing lottery prize

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• The husband and father deleted the original email informing him of his win, but when he got a second message, he decided to investigate

• As for the winnings, he says he plans to use some of the money to give back and "help the community"

An Australian man nearly missed his chance to become a multi-millionaire because when he first saw an email informing him that he won a life-changing lottery prize, he thought it was junk.

Lottery officials said theytried to call the man to inform himthat he won a prize worth 50 million Australian Dollars (about $35M) but the number they had was outdated, which is what led them to try emailing him instead — but it still took two messages to get his attention.

"Is it true?" he asked lottery officials after giving them a call them on Thursday, March 12, while watching the an Australian Football League game on TV.

"I actually saw your first email and I didn't even open it - I assumed it was junk and deleted it," added the man, who chose to remain anonymous. "But then I received another email, and I thought, 'Maybe I'll check the app.' "

"I'm in shock," he added of the win "I'm just sitting here watching the footy with my son. When my wife gets home, have I got news for her!"

The Victoria man's winning numbers were 5, 6, 18, 9, 14, 4 and 13, while the crucial Powerball number was 14, a number of particular significance for him.

"I normally use our birthday numbers for my tickets, but I had a small win the other day and I thought I'd select some random numbers for tonight's draw," the man said. "I decided to choose number 14 for the Powerball number as it's my favorite football number."

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The man says he plans to use some of the money to help others.

"I always used to say to my friends and family that if I won $50 million, I would dedicate myself to helping others," he said. "It's almost like I put it in the universe! I'd like to look at some kind of work that helps the community."

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He also plans to buy a home for his family.

"I never thought we'd be able to buy our very own home after renting for such a long time!" he added. "We're not going to buy anything out of this world. We'll continue to be humble and buy a house in our suburb."

If you or someone you know is struggling with a gambling problem, please contact the National Problem Gambling Helpline Network at 1-800-522-4700 or go togamtalk.org.

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