10 facts you may not know about the Oscars
From the history of the awards ceremony to the number of rejections, here is a complete list of fun facts
Anne Hathaway kisses her Oscar. PHOTO: AFP
Hollywood’s biggest night is almost among us. Celebrities will be dressed in their finest, sporting the biggest names in the fashion industry. This night won’t just be judgement day for their acting, they’ll also be criticised or praised for their respective wardrobes.
However, the biggest factor of this night is the coveted 24-carat gold trophy.
Here are some interesting facts about the trophy itself, the ceremony, moments that have taken place during the acclaimed event, as well as a history of some of the biggest wins and losses:
Before, however, it was simply a bronze statuette which was gold plated.
This happened because there was a shortage of metal. However, after the war, the Academy replaced them with gold-plated statuettes.
Why? Because The LA Times broke the embargo and published all names of the winners – before the ceremony!
He was nominated 59 times!
Marlon Brando was one of three people who have refused to accept the prestigious award.
Brando rejected the award for his stellar performance as Vito Corleone in The Godfather in protest against discrimination against Native Americans.
What happened then? A Native American activist, Sacheen Littlefeather, made a ‘refusal speech’ on behalf of the actor.
Only three movies have been able to achieve this: Ben Hur, Titanic, and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King.
Prior to this, the winner would be announced with, “And the winner is…”
However, the biggest factor of this night is the coveted 24-carat gold trophy.
Here are some interesting facts about the trophy itself, the ceremony, moments that have taken place during the acclaimed event, as well as a history of some of the biggest wins and losses:
Before, however, it was simply a bronze statuette which was gold plated.
This happened because there was a shortage of metal. However, after the war, the Academy replaced them with gold-plated statuettes.
Why? Because The LA Times broke the embargo and published all names of the winners – before the ceremony!
He was nominated 59 times!
Marlon Brando was one of three people who have refused to accept the prestigious award.
Brando rejected the award for his stellar performance as Vito Corleone in The Godfather in protest against discrimination against Native Americans.
What happened then? A Native American activist, Sacheen Littlefeather, made a ‘refusal speech’ on behalf of the actor.
Only three movies have been able to achieve this: Ben Hur, Titanic, and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King.
Prior to this, the winner would be announced with, “And the winner is…”