2000 Academy Awards: Oscar Winners, Nominees and Highlights
The 72nd Academy Awards, held on March 26, 2000, celebrated the cinematic achievements of 1999
Hosted by Billy Crystal for the seventh time, the ceremony took place at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles
The night was dominated by "American Beauty," which won five awards, including Best Picture and Best Director for Sam Mendes
Hilary Swank's transformative performance in "Boys Don't Cry" earned her the Best Actress award, while Kevin Spacey took home Best Actor for "American Beauty." The ceremony made history as Michael Caine won his second Oscar, becoming one of the few actors to win in different decades
The event reflected the cultural zeitgeist of the late 90s, with films addressing suburban malaise, gender identity, and technological anxieties
As the last Oscars of the 20th century, it marked a transition into a new era of filmmaking.
Major Award Categories: Winners and Nominees
In 2000, during the 72nd Academy Awards Cerimony, held on 26/03/2000 the following movies, actors, actresses and directors were awarded with the Oscar in 6 categories honoring the films released in 2000:
What movie won the Best Picture Oscar in 2000?
Who won the Best Director Oscar in 2000?
Who won the Best Actor Oscar in 2000?
Who won the Best Actress Oscar in 2000?
Who won the Best Supporting Actor Oscar in 2000?
Who won the Best Supporting Actress Oscar in 2000?
Memorable Moments and Trivia
- "American Beauty" won Best Picture, with Kevin Spacey and Sam Mendes winning Best Actor and Best Director respectively for the film.
- Hilary Swank won Best Actress for her role in "Boys Don't Cry," marking her first Oscar win.
- Michael Caine won Best Supporting Actor for "The Cider House Rules" and gave a memorable speech praising his fellow nominees.
- Angelina Jolie won Best Supporting Actress for "Girl, Interrupted" and raised eyebrows by kissing her brother on the lips and mentioning her love for him in her acceptance speech.
- South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone attended the ceremony wearing dresses, mimicking outfits previously worn by Jennifer Lopez and Gwyneth Paltrow.
- Robin Williams performed "Blame Canada" from the movie "South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut," which was nominated for Best Original Song.
- Pedro Almodóvar's "All About My Mother" won Best Foreign Language Film, marking his first Oscar win.
- The ceremony was hosted by Billy Crystal for the seventh time, opening with his trademark movie parody medley.
- "The Matrix" won four technical awards, including Best Visual Effects and Best Film Editing.
- Haley Joel Osment, at age 11, was nominated for Best Supporting Actor for "The Sixth Sense," making him one of the youngest nominees in that category.
FAQ
- Who was the host of the 2000 Academy Awards?
Billy Crystal hosted the 72nd Academy Awards ceremony in 2000. It was his seventh time hosting the Oscars. - What were the biggest surprises at the 2000 Oscars?
One of the biggest surprises was 'Shakespeare in Love' winning Best Picture over the favored 'Saving Private Ryan'. Another surprise was Roberto Benigni winning Best Actor for 'Life Is Beautiful', becoming the first actor to win for a non-English speaking role since Sophia Loren in 1962. - What were the most memorable speeches at the 2000 Academy Awards?
The most memorable speeches included: Roberto Benigni's exuberant acceptance speech for Best Actor, where he climbed over seats to reach the stage; Gwyneth Paltrow's tearful and emotional speech when accepting her Best Actress award for 'Shakespeare in Love'; and Steven Spielberg's speech for Best Director, where he paid tribute to Stanley Kubrick who had passed away the previous year.
What happened in 2000?
Discover what the world looked like in 2000: