2005 Academy Awards: Oscar Winners, Nominees and Highlights
The 77th Academy Awards, held on February 27, 2005, at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, celebrated the best films of 2004
Hosted by comedian Chris Rock, the ceremony marked a shift towards a more youthful and edgy tone
The night's big winner was Clint Eastwood's "Million Dollar Baby," which took home four awards, including Best Picture and Best Director
Jamie Foxx's portrayal of Ray Charles in "Ray" earned him Best Actor, while Hilary Swank won Best Actress for "Million Dollar Baby." The ceremony made history with Martin Scorsese's "The Aviator" winning five awards, the most for any film that year
In the broader cultural context, the awards reflected a year of biopics and socially conscious films, mirroring a post-9/11 America grappling with complex issues
The telecast drew 42.1 million viewers, showcasing the enduring appeal of Hollywood's biggest night.
Major Award Categories: Winners and Nominees
In 2005, during the 77th Academy Awards Cerimony, held on 27/02/2005 the following movies, actors, actresses and directors were awarded with the Oscar in 6 categories honoring the films released in 2005:
What movie won the Best Picture Oscar in 2005?
Who won the Best Director Oscar in 2005?
Who won the Best Actor Oscar in 2005?
Who won the Best Actress Oscar in 2005?
Who won the Best Supporting Actor Oscar in 2005?
Who won the Best Supporting Actress Oscar in 2005?
Memorable Moments and Trivia
- Million Dollar Baby won Best Picture, with Clint Eastwood winning Best Director and Hilary Swank winning Best Actress for the film
- Jamie Foxx won Best Actor for his portrayal of Ray Charles in "Ray," delivering an emotional speech where he thanked his late grandmother
- Martin Scorsese's "The Aviator" led nominations with 11 but only won 5 technical awards, continuing Scorsese's streak of Oscar losses
- Chris Rock hosted the ceremony, bringing his edgy comedy style to the event and generating some controversy with his jokes
- Beyoncé performed three of the five nominated songs, including a duet with Josh Groban
- Cate Blanchett won Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal of Katharine Hepburn in "The Aviator"
- Morgan Freeman won his first Oscar for Best Supporting Actor in "Million Dollar Baby" after four previous nominations
- The ceremony paid tribute to Johnny Carson, who had passed away earlier that year
- "The Sea Inside" won Best Foreign Language Film, with Alejandro Amenábar accepting the award
- "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" won Best Original Screenplay, a surprise win for Charlie Kaufman, Michel Gondry, and Pierre Bismuth
FAQ
- Who was the host of the 2005 Academy Awards?
Chris Rock hosted the 77th Academy Awards ceremony in 2005. - What were the biggest surprises at the 2005 Oscars?
One of the biggest surprises was 'Million Dollar Baby' winning Best Picture over the favored 'The Aviator'. Another surprise was Jamie Foxx winning Best Actor for 'Ray', beating out more established actors. - What were the most memorable speeches at the 2005 Academy Awards?
Memorable speeches included Jamie Foxx's emotional tribute to his grandmother, Hilary Swank's heartfelt thanks to her husband, and Clint Eastwood's brief but poignant acceptance speech for Best Director.
What happened in 2005?
Discover what the world looked like in 2005: