1998 Academy Awards: Oscar Winners, Nominees and Highlights
The 70th Academy Awards, held on March 23, 1998, at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, was a night of historic wins and cultural significance
Hosted by the charismatic Billy Crystal for the sixth time, the ceremony celebrated a year of groundbreaking films
James Cameron's "Titanic" dominated the evening, tying the record for most Oscar wins with 11 statuettes, including Best Picture and Best Director
The blockbuster's success reflected the era's fascination with epic storytelling and cutting-edge visual effects
In a memorable moment, Jack Nicholson won his third Oscar for "As Good as It Gets," joining an elite group of actors
The ceremony also saw Helen Hunt's first Oscar win and a poignant honorary award for Stanley Donen
Against the backdrop of the Clinton era and the dot-com boom, the 1998 Oscars captured the optimism and creativity of late 90s Hollywood.
Major Award Categories: Winners and Nominees
In 1998, during the 70th Academy Awards Cerimony, held on 23/03/1998 the following movies, actors, actresses and directors were awarded with the Oscar in 6 categories honoring the films released in 1998:
What movie won the Best Picture Oscar in 1998?
Who won the Best Director Oscar in 1998?
Who won the Best Actor Oscar in 1998?
Who won the Best Actress Oscar in 1998?
Who won the Best Supporting Actor Oscar in 1998?
Who won the Best Supporting Actress Oscar in 1998?
Memorable Moments and Trivia
- "Titanic" dominated the ceremony, winning 11 Oscars including Best Picture and Best Director for James Cameron.
- James Cameron's acceptance speech for Best Director included the infamous line, "I'm the king of the world!", echoing a quote from the film.
- Jack Nicholson won Best Actor for "As Good as It Gets", becoming only the third male performer to win three acting Oscars.
- Helen Hunt won Best Actress for "As Good as It Gets", making it the first film since 1991's "The Silence of the Lambs" to win both lead acting awards.
- Matt Damon and Ben Affleck won Best Original Screenplay for "Good Will Hunting", delivering an enthusiastic and emotional acceptance speech.
- Celine Dion performed the hit song "My Heart Will Go On" from "Titanic", which won Best Original Song.
- Billy Crystal hosted the ceremony for the sixth time, opening with a memorable medley parodying the nominated films.
- "Titanic" tied the record for most Oscar wins (11) with "Ben-Hur" (1959).
- At age 87, Gloria Stuart became the oldest person ever nominated for a competitive Oscar for her role in "Titanic".
- Roberto Benigni's "Life Is Beautiful" became the first film to win Best Foreign Language Film and Best Actor (for Benigni) since 1972's "The Garden of the Finzi-Continis".
FAQ
- Who was the host of the 1998 Academy Awards?
Billy Crystal hosted the 70th Academy Awards ceremony in 1998. It was his sixth time hosting the Oscars. - What were the biggest surprises at the 1998 Oscars?
One of the biggest surprises was 'Titanic' winning 11 Oscars, tying the record for most wins by a single film. Another surprise was Kim Basinger's win for Best Supporting Actress for 'L.A. Confidential', as many expected Joan Cusack to win for 'In & Out'. - What were the most memorable speeches at the 1998 Academy Awards?
The most memorable speeches included:Robin Williams' emotional acceptance speech for Best Supporting Actor for 'Good Will Hunting'. Matt Damon and Ben Affleck's enthusiastic speech after winning Best Original Screenplay for 'Good Will Hunting'. James Cameron's 'King of the World' declaration during his Best Director acceptance speech for 'Titanic'.
What happened in 1998?
Discover what the world looked like in 1998: