2012 Academy Awards: Oscar Winners, Nominees and Highlights
The 84th Academy Awards, held on February 26, 2012, celebrated the best in cinema from 2011
Hosted by veteran Oscar emcee Billy Crystal, the ceremony took place at the Hollywood and Highland Center in Los Angeles
The silent film "The Artist" dominated the night, winning five awards including Best Picture and Best Director for Michel Hazanavicius
Meryl Streep won her third Oscar for "The Iron Lady," while Jean Dujardin became the first French actor to win Best Actor for "The Artist." The ceremony made history as Octavia Spencer became only the sixth black actress to win an Oscar
Taking place amidst economic uncertainty and a presidential election year, the 2012 Oscars provided a glamorous escape and celebrated the enduring power of cinema, particularly noting the resurgence of interest in silent films.
Major Award Categories: Winners and Nominees
In 2012, during the 84th Academy Awards Cerimony, held on 26/02/2012 the following movies, actors, actresses and directors were awarded with the Oscar in 6 categories honoring the films released in 2012:
What movie won the Best Picture Oscar in 2012?
Who won the Best Director Oscar in 2012?
Who won the Best Actor Oscar in 2012?
Who won the Best Actress Oscar in 2012?
Who won the Best Supporting Actor Oscar in 2012?
Who won the Best Supporting Actress Oscar in 2012?
Memorable Moments and Trivia
- "The Artist," a black-and-white silent film, won Best Picture, becoming the first silent film to win since 1929.
- Meryl Streep won Best Actress for "The Iron Lady," her third Oscar win and 17th nomination.
- Christopher Plummer became the oldest actor to win an Oscar at age 82 for "Beginners."
- Jean Dujardin won Best Actor for "The Artist," the first French actor to win the award.
- Octavia Spencer gave an emotional acceptance speech for her Best Supporting Actress win for "The Help."
- Billy Crystal hosted for the ninth time, opening with his trademark movie montage and song.
- Cirque du Soleil performed a stunning acrobatic tribute to movie theaters.
- Angelina Jolie's leg-baring pose while presenting became an instant internet meme.
- Sacha Baron Cohen arrived in character as "The Dictator," spilling Kim Jong-il's "ashes" on Ryan Seacrest on the red carpet.
- Emma Stone presented with Ben Stiller, delivering a humorous and energetic performance as a first-time presenter.
FAQ
- Who was the host of the 2012 Academy Awards?
Billy Crystal hosted the 84th Academy Awards in 2012. It was his ninth time hosting the ceremony. - What were the biggest surprises at the 2012 Oscars?
One of the biggest surprises was Meryl Streep winning Best Actress for 'The Iron Lady' over the favored Viola Davis for 'The Help'. Another surprise was 'The Artist' winning Best Picture, as it was a silent, black-and-white film in an era dominated by color and sound. - What were the most memorable speeches at the 2012 Academy Awards?
Memorable speeches included Octavia Spencer's emotional acceptance for Best Supporting Actress, Christopher Plummer's witty speech as the oldest actor to win an Oscar at 82, and Meryl Streep's gracious acceptance of her third Oscar after a 29-year gap between wins.
What happened in 2012?
Discover what the world looked like in 2012: