The Academy Award is bestowed by the American Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, in a ceremony with millions of viewers worldwide.
New York, NY: Audrey cuddles up to "Oscar." Audrey Hepburn, who rushed from her hit Broadway play, "Ondine" to receive the Academy Award as "Best...
Los Angeles, CA: Actress Hattie Mc Daniel is shown with the statuette she received for her portrayal in "Gone With The Wind." The award was for Best...
Overview of Oscar statues on display at "Meet the Oscars" at the Time Warner Center on February 25, 2010 in New York City.
Display case is seen full of Oscar statues February 20, 2004 in Hollywood, California. These are the Oscar statuettes that will be handed out on...
Overview of the Oscar statue at "Meet the Oscars" at the Time Warner Center on February 25, 2010 in New York City.
Will Smith appears to slap Chris Rock onstage during the 94th Annual Academy Awards at Dolby Theatre on March 27, 2022 in Hollywood, California.
Actor Will Smith slaps US actor Chris Rock onstage during the 94th Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on March 27, 2022.
In this handout photo provided by A.M.P.A.S., Oscar statuettes are seen backstage during the 95th Annual Academy Awards on March 12, 2023 in...
Will Smith accepts the Actor in a Leading Role award for ‘King Richard’ onstage during the 94th Annual Academy Awards at Dolby Theatre on March 27,...
British-born actor Elizabeth Taylor, holding the Oscar she won for best actress in director Daniel Mann's film, 'Butterfield 8,' with husband,...
At the 1973 Academy Awards, Sacheen Littlefeather refuses the Academy Award for Best Actor on behalf of Marlon Brando who won for his role in The...
Barbra Streisand with the Oscar she won for Best Actress in Funny Girl. That same year Katharine Hepburn also won Best Actress, a rare split decision.
View of the stage during the 88th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre on February 28, 2016 in Hollywood, California.
In this handout photo provided by Ellen DeGeneres, host Ellen DeGeneres poses for a selfie taken by Bradley Cooper with Jared Leto, Jennifer...
In this handout photo provided by A.M.P.A.S., Oscar statuettes are seen backstage during the 95th Annual Academy Awards on March 12, 2023 in...
Freshly painted Oscar Statues in preparation for the Governors Awards and the 82nd Academy Awards at a secret location on October 19, 2009 in...
Will Smith accepts the Actor in a Leading Role award for ‘King Richard’ onstage during the 94th Annual Academy Awards at Dolby Theatre on March 27,...
Sound mixers Peter Grace, Robert Mackenzie, Kevin O'Connell and Andy Wright, winners of the Best Sound Mixing award for 'Hacksaw Ridge' pose in the...
Photographers cover the red carpet arrivals to the 85th Annual Academy Awards at the Hollywood & Highland Center on February 24, 2012 in Hollywood,...
Oscar Statues are displayed at the 2007 "Meet the Oscars" presented by the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences on February 12, 2007 in New...
An Oscar statuette sits on a work bench at R.S. Owens & Company January 23, 2008 in Chicago, Illinois. R.S. Owens manufactures the Oscar statuettes...
Hollywood, CA- Moments after the Best Actor award presentation at the 46th Academy Awards ceremonies, a male streaker ran nude before a TV audience...
Bahamian-American actor Sidney Poitier at the 39th Academy Awards in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, 10th April 1967. He is presenting the award for Best...
Will Smith appears to slap Chris Rock onstage during the 94th Annual Academy Awards at Dolby Theatre on March 27, 2022 in Hollywood, California.
Rita Moreno poses with her Oscar after she was named "Best Supporting Actress" for her role in "West Side Story."
Twelfth Annual Banquet of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Los Angeles, California: Actress Fay Bainter presenting Hattie McDaniel...
Actor Will Smith slaps US actor Chris Rock onstage during the 94th Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on March 27, 2022.
March 27, 2022. Chris Rock and Will Smith onstage during the show at the 94th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood on Sunday,...
Tatum O'Neal holds the Oscar she won for working alongside her father in the movie Paper Moon. At 9 years old, O'Neal was one of the youngest Oscar...
Overview of the Oscar statue at "Meet the Oscars" at the Time Warner Center on February 25, 2010 in New York City.
American actor Grace Kelly poses in front of a curtain with her Best Actress Oscar for director George Seaton's film, 'The Country Girl,' at the...
Actor Will Smith accepts the award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for "King Richard" onstage during the 94th Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in...
Oscars are displayed at "Meet the Oscars", an exhibit featuring the 50 Oscar statuettes that will be presented at the 78th Academy Awards, at...
American actress Halle Berry accepts the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in "Monster's Ball", at the 74th Annual Academy Awards,...
Will Smith appears to slap Chris Rock onstage during the 94th Annual Academy Awards at Dolby Theatre on March 27, 2022 in Hollywood, California.
American actors Edmond O'Brien and Grace Kelly celebrate their wins at the Academy Awards in Los Angeles, 30th March 1955. O'Brien won Best...
Will Smith accepts the Actor in a Leading Role award for ‘King Richard’ onstage during the 94th Annual Academy Awards at Dolby Theatre on March 27,...
In this handout photo provided by A.M.P.A.S. Renée Zellweger accepts the Best Actress award for "Judy" onstage during the 92nd Annual Academy Awards...
Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith attend the 94th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on March 27, 2022 in Hollywood, California.
Will Smith appears to slap Chris Rock onstage during the 94th Annual Academy Awards at Dolby Theatre on March 27, 2022 in Hollywood, California.
Finished Oscar statue is on display at the R.S. Owens factory February 18, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois. The Oscars will be presented at the Academy...
Zoë Kravitz attends the 94th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on March 27, 2022 in Hollywood, California.
Hollywood, CA: Actor Robert De Niro, closeup, with his Oscar for "best Male Performance" in the movie "Raging Bull."
Oscar Winner Jack Nicholson backstage at Academy Awards Show, March 23, 1998 in Los Angeles, California
Will Smith accepts the Actor in a Leading Role award for ‘King Richard’ onstage during the 94th Annual Academy Awards at Dolby Theatre on March 27,...
General view of atmosphere at the 86th Academy Awards Nominations Announcement at the AMPAS Samuel Goldwyn Theater on January 16, 2014 in Beverly...
Film maker Walt Disney holding his four Oscars, for four different films, at the 26th Academy Awards, March 25th 1954.
American actor Tom Hanks holds up the Oscar statuette he won for Best Actor for his role in the film, 'Philadelphia,' Academy Awards, Dorothy...
Winners Ben Affleck and Matt Damon hold their Oscar Awards backstage at Academy Awards Show, March 23, 1998 in Los Angeles, California
Actor Will Smith slaps US actor Chris Rock onstage during the 94th Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on March 27, 2022.
Smiling Grace Kelly clutches her Oscar after winning the coveted Academy Award March 30th as "Best Actress" of 1954. Miss Kelly won for her role in...
Actor Leonardo DiCaprio accepts the Best Actor award for 'The Revenant' onstage during the 88th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre on...
Actor Leonardo DiCaprio, winner of Best Actor for 'The Revenant,' poses in the press room during the 88th Annual Academy Awards at Loews Hollywood...