2008 Academy Awards: Oscar Winners, Nominees and Highlights
The 80th Academy Awards ceremony, held on February 24, 2008, celebrated the best films of 2007 amid the backdrop of a writers' strike that had just concluded
Hosted by Jon Stewart, the event saw several historic wins and memorable moments
'No Country for Old Men' dominated the night, winning Best Picture and Best Director for the Coen brothers
Tilda Swinton and Javier Bardem took home supporting actor awards, while Daniel Day-Lewis and Marion Cotillard triumphed in the lead categories
Cotillard's win for 'La Vie en Rose' marked the first time a French-language performance won Best Actress
The ceremony also reflected the industry's growing focus on environmental issues, with presenters arriving in hybrid vehicles
Despite the recent strike, the show went on, providing a night of glamour and recognition for Hollywood's finest in a year of critically acclaimed films.
Major Award Categories: Winners and Nominees
In 2008, during the 80th Academy Awards Cerimony, held on 24/02/2008 the following movies, actors, actresses and directors were awarded with the Oscar in 6 categories honoring the films released in 2008:
What movie won the Best Picture Oscar in 2008?
Who won the Best Director Oscar in 2008?
Who won the Best Actor Oscar in 2008?
Who won the Best Actress Oscar in 2008?
Who won the Best Supporting Actor Oscar in 2008?
Who won the Best Supporting Actress Oscar in 2008?
Memorable Moments and Trivia
- "No Country for Old Men" won Best Picture, with Joel and Ethan Coen also winning Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay
- Marion Cotillard won Best Actress for "La Vie en Rose," becoming the first French actress to win the award since 1960
- Daniel Day-Lewis won Best Actor for "There Will Be Blood," his second Oscar win
- Tilda Swinton won Best Supporting Actress for "Michael Clayton," her first Oscar
- Javier Bardem won Best Supporting Actor for "No Country for Old Men," becoming the first Spanish actor to win an Oscar
- Jon Stewart hosted the ceremony, which was nearly canceled due to the Writers Guild of America strike
- Diablo Cody won Best Original Screenplay for "Juno," her debut screenplay
- Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová won Best Original Song for "Falling Slowly" from "Once," with Irglová being cut off during her acceptance speech but later invited back to finish
- The ceremony paid tribute to Oscar-winning actor Heath Ledger, who had died earlier that year
- "Ratatouille" won Best Animated Feature, continuing Pixar's dominance in the category
- The song "That's How You Know" from "Enchanted" was performed by Kristin Chenoweth and dancers in elaborate costumes
- George Clooney jokingly referred to himself as "Batman" during his red carpet interview, referencing his role in "Batman & Robin"
FAQ
- Who was the host of the 2008 Academy Awards?
Jon Stewart hosted the 80th Academy Awards ceremony in 2008. - What were the biggest surprises at the 2008 Oscars?
One of the biggest surprises was Marion Cotillard winning Best Actress for 'La Vie en Rose' over Julie Christie, who was favored to win. Another surprise was Tilda Swinton's unexpected win for Best Supporting Actress for 'Michael Clayton'. - What were the most memorable speeches at the 2008 Academy Awards?
Some of the most memorable speeches included: Marion Cotillard's emotional and surprised acceptance speech for Best Actress; Javier Bardem's heartfelt speech in Spanish dedicated to his mother when he won Best Supporting Actor; and Diablo Cody's genuine and overwhelmed speech for winning Best Original Screenplay for 'Juno'.
What happened in 2008?
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