2007 Academy Awards: Oscar Winners, Nominees and Highlights
The 79th Academy Awards, held on February 25, 2007, at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, celebrated the best films of 2006
Hosted by comedian Ellen DeGeneres, the ceremony was marked by several historic moments and cultural shifts
Martin Scorsese finally won his long-awaited Best Director Oscar for "The Departed," which also took home Best Picture
Helen Mirren and Forest Whitaker delivered powerful performances, winning Best Actress and Best Actor respectively
The night saw a surge in international recognition, with Mexican filmmakers dominating several categories
Al Gore's "An Inconvenient Truth" won Best Documentary Feature, highlighting growing environmental concerns
The ceremony also reflected Hollywood's increasing focus on diversity and global cinema, setting the stage for future industry changes
Overall, the 2007 Oscars encapsulated a moment of transition in both filmmaking and cultural awareness.
Major Award Categories: Winners and Nominees
In 2007, during the 79th Academy Awards Cerimony, held on 25/02/2007 the following movies, actors, actresses and directors were awarded with the Oscar in 6 categories honoring the films released in 2007:
What movie won the Best Picture Oscar in 2007?
Who won the Best Director Oscar in 2007?
Who won the Best Actor Oscar in 2007?
Who won the Best Actress Oscar in 2007?
Who won the Best Supporting Actor Oscar in 2007?
Who won the Best Supporting Actress Oscar in 2007?
Memorable Moments and Trivia
- Martin Scorsese finally won his first Oscar for Best Director for "The Departed," after being nominated seven times previously.
- "The Departed" also won Best Picture, marking Scorsese's first film to win the top prize.
- Helen Mirren won Best Actress for her role in "The Queen," delivering a gracious speech where she held up her Oscar and said, "I thank you, Academy. I thank you from the bottom of my heart."
- Forest Whitaker won Best Actor for "The Last King of Scotland," giving an emotional speech where he said, "When I was a kid, the only way I saw movies was from the backseat of my family's car at the drive-in."
- Jennifer Hudson won Best Supporting Actress for "Dreamgirls," her film debut, and gave a tearful acceptance speech.
- Alan Arkin won Best Supporting Actor for "Little Miss Sunshine," which was considered a slight upset over Eddie Murphy in "Dreamgirls."
- Ellen DeGeneres hosted the ceremony for the first time, receiving generally positive reviews for her laid-back, humorous approach.
- Melissa Etheridge won Best Original Song for "I Need to Wake Up" from "An Inconvenient Truth," becoming the first openly gay person to win in this category.
- "Pan's Labyrinth" won three Oscars (Cinematography, Art Direction, and Makeup), the most for any non-English language film that year.
- Al Gore's climate change documentary "An Inconvenient Truth" won Best Documentary Feature, and Gore jokingly started to announce his presidential candidacy before being played off by the orchestra.
FAQ
- Who was the host of the 2007 Academy Awards?
Ellen DeGeneres hosted the 79th Academy Awards ceremony in 2007. - What were the biggest surprises at the 2007 Oscars?
One of the biggest surprises was 'The Departed' winning Best Picture and Martin Scorsese finally winning Best Director after several previous nominations. Another surprise was Alan Arkin winning Best Supporting Actor for 'Little Miss Sunshine' over the favored Eddie Murphy for 'Dreamgirls'. - What were the most memorable speeches at the 2007 Academy Awards?
Some of the most memorable speeches included: Forest Whitaker's emotional acceptance for Best Actor ('The Last King of Scotland'), Helen Mirren's gracious speech for Best Actress ('The Queen'), and Martin Scorsese's long-awaited acceptance speech for Best Director ('The Departed').
What happened in 2007?
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