2001 Academy Awards: Oscar Winners, Nominees and Highlights
The 73rd Academy Awards, held on March 25, 2001, at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, celebrated the best films of 2000
Hosted by Steve Martin in his debut as Oscar emcee, the ceremony was marked by several historic moments
"Gladiator" emerged as the night's big winner, claiming five awards including Best Picture and Best Actor for Russell Crowe
Steven Soderbergh achieved a rare feat by receiving two Best Director nominations in the same year, ultimately winning for "Traffic." The event also saw Marcia Gay Harden's surprise Best Supporting Actress win for "Pollock" and Bob Dylan's first-ever Oscar for Best Original Song
Against the backdrop of the dot-com bubble burst and pre-9/11 America, the ceremony reflected a film industry in transition, balancing traditional epics with more contemporary narratives.
Major Award Categories: Winners and Nominees
In 2001, during the 73rd Academy Awards Cerimony, held on 25/03/2001 the following movies, actors, actresses and directors were awarded with the Oscar in 5 categories honoring the films released in 2001:
What movie won the Best Picture Oscar in 2001?
Who won the Best Actor Oscar in 2001?
Who won the Best Actress Oscar in 2001?
Who won the Best Supporting Actor Oscar in 2001?
Who won the Best Supporting Actress Oscar in 2001?
Memorable Moments and Trivia
- Julia Roberts won Best Actress for "Erin Brockovich" and gave an enthusiastic, lengthy acceptance speech where she famously told the orchestra conductor to "sit, 'cause I may never be here again"
- Gladiator won Best Picture and Russell Crowe won Best Actor for his role in the film
- Marcia Gay Harden's surprise Best Supporting Actress win for "Pollock" was considered one of the biggest upsets in Oscar history
- Björk wore her iconic "swan dress" on the red carpet, which became one of the most talked-about Oscar fashion moments ever
- Bob Dylan performed his Oscar-winning song "Things Have Changed" from the film "Wonder Boys" via satellite from Sydney, Australia
- Steven Soderbergh was nominated twice in the Best Director category for "Erin Brockovich" and "Traffic," ultimately winning for "Traffic"
- Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon won Best Foreign Language Film and three other awards, tying the record for most wins by a foreign language film
- Ellen Burstyn's performance of "Requiem for a Dream" lost to Julia Roberts, which some considered a snub
- Ang Lee won Best Foreign Language Film for "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" but lost Best Director to Steven Soderbergh
- The ceremony marked the first time the Academy Awards were held at the Kodak Theatre (now known as the Dolby Theatre)
FAQ
- Who was the host of the 2001 Academy Awards?
Steve Martin hosted the 73rd Academy Awards ceremony in 2001. - What were the biggest surprises at the 2001 Oscars?
The biggest surprise was Marcia Gay Harden winning Best Supporting Actress for 'Pollock,' as she was considered an underdog. Another surprise was 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon' not winning Best Picture despite its critical acclaim. - What were the most memorable speeches at the 2001 Academy Awards?
Julia Roberts' Best Actress acceptance speech for 'Erin Brockovich' was memorable for its enthusiasm and length. Steven Soderbergh's speech for Best Director for 'Traffic' was notable for its brevity and wit. Russell Crowe's emotional speech for Best Actor for 'Gladiator' was also memorable.
What happened in 2001?
Discover what the world looked like in 2001: