2013 Academy Awards: Oscar Winners, Nominees and Highlights
The 85th Academy Awards, held on February 24, 2013, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, was a night of glitz, glamour, and historic moments
Hosted by the charismatic Seth MacFarlane, the ceremony celebrated the best in cinema from 2012
The evening was marked by several notable achievements, including Ang Lee's win for Best Director for "Life of Pi" and Daniel Day-Lewis's record-breaking third Best Actor Oscar for his portrayal of Abraham Lincoln
In a significant cultural milestone, "Argo" took home Best Picture, with Ben Affleck's snub in the directing category adding drama to its win
The ceremony also featured memorable musical performances and a tribute to the James Bond franchise on its 50th anniversary
Against the backdrop of a recovering economy and evolving digital landscape, the 2013 Oscars reflected both the enduring allure of Hollywood and the industry's adaptation to changing times.
Major Award Categories: Winners and Nominees
In 2013, during the 85th Academy Awards Cerimony, held on 24/02/2013 the following movies, actors, actresses and directors were awarded with the Oscar in 6 categories honoring the films released in 2013:
What movie won the Best Picture Oscar in 2013?
Who won the Best Director Oscar in 2013?
Who won the Best Actor Oscar in 2013?
Who won the Best Actress Oscar in 2013?
Who won the Best Supporting Actor Oscar in 2013?
Who won the Best Supporting Actress Oscar in 2013?
Memorable Moments and Trivia
- Jennifer Lawrence tripped and fell on her way up the stairs to accept her Best Actress award for "Silver Linings Playbook"
- Ben Affleck's "Argo" won Best Picture, despite Affleck not being nominated for Best Director
- Daniel Day-Lewis won Best Actor for "Lincoln," becoming the first actor to win three Best Actor Oscars
- Adele performed "Skyfall" live and won the Oscar for Best Original Song
- Seth MacFarlane's controversial hosting, including his opening number "We Saw Your Boobs"
- Ang Lee won Best Director for "Life of Pi," his second win in the category
- Anne Hathaway won Best Supporting Actress for "Les Misérables" and gave an emotional speech
- Christoph Waltz won his second Best Supporting Actor Oscar for "Django Unchained"
- The cast of "Les Misérables" performed a medley from the film live on stage
- Michelle Obama made a surprise appearance via satellite to announce the Best Picture winner
- "Brave" won Best Animated Feature, marking Pixar's 7th win in the category
- The show featured a tribute to 50 years of James Bond films, including a performance by Shirley Bassey
FAQ
- Who was the host of the 2013 Academy Awards?
Seth MacFarlane - What were the biggest surprises at the 2013 Oscars?
The biggest surprises at the 2013 Oscars included Ang Lee winning Best Director for 'Life of Pi' over Steven Spielberg for 'Lincoln', and 'Argo' winning Best Picture despite Ben Affleck not being nominated for Best Director. - What were the most memorable speeches at the 2013 Academy Awards?
Some of the most memorable speeches at the 2013 Academy Awards were Daniel Day-Lewis's gracious acceptance for Best Actor, Jennifer Lawrence's endearing and humorous speech after tripping on her way to accept Best Actress, and Ben Affleck's emotional speech for 'Argo' winning Best Picture.
What happened in 2013?
Discover what the world looked like in 2013: