2014 Academy Awards: Oscar Winners, Nominees and Highlights
The 86th Academy Awards, held on March 2, 2014, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, was a night of glitz, glamour, and historic moments
Hosted by the charismatic Ellen DeGeneres, the ceremony was marked by her famous star-studded selfie that briefly crashed Twitter
"12 Years a Slave" made history as the first film directed by a black filmmaker to win Best Picture, while Alfonso Cuarón became the first Latino to win Best Director for "Gravity." The sci-fi thriller also dominated the technical categories, taking home seven Oscars
Matthew McConaughey and Cate Blanchett delivered memorable acceptance speeches for their lead acting wins
The ceremony reflected a year of powerful, socially conscious filmmaking, with "Dallas Buyers Club" and "Blue Jasmine" also receiving recognition
Against the backdrop of increasing discussions about diversity in Hollywood, the 2014 Oscars showcased both progress and the industry's ongoing challenges.
Major Award Categories: Winners and Nominees
In 2014, during the 86th Academy Awards Cerimony, held on 02/03/2014 the following movies, actors, actresses and directors were awarded with the Oscar in 6 categories honoring the films released in 2014:
What movie won the Best Picture Oscar in 2014?
Who won the Best Director Oscar in 2014?
Who won the Best Actor Oscar in 2014?
Who won the Best Actress Oscar in 2014?
Who won the Best Supporting Actor Oscar in 2014?
Who won the Best Supporting Actress Oscar in 2014?
Memorable Moments and Trivia
- Ellen DeGeneres hosted the ceremony and took a famous "selfie" with multiple A-list celebrities, which briefly crashed Twitter due to its popularity
- Matthew McConaughey won Best Actor for "Dallas Buyers Club" and delivered a memorable speech that included his catchphrase "Alright, alright, alright"
- Lupita Nyong'o won Best Supporting Actress for "12 Years a Slave" and gave an emotional speech about the realization of dreams
- John Travolta mispronounced Idina Menzel's name as "Adele Dazeem" when introducing her performance of "Let It Go" from "Frozen"
- "12 Years a Slave" won Best Picture, becoming the first film directed by a black filmmaker (Steve McQueen) to win the top prize
- Cate Blanchett won Best Actress for "Blue Jasmine" and used her speech to advocate for more women-centric films
- Jared Leto won Best Supporting Actor for "Dallas Buyers Club" and dedicated his award to "the 36 million people who have lost the battle to AIDS"
- Pink performed "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" as a tribute to the 75th anniversary of "The Wizard of Oz"
- "Gravity" won seven Oscars, including Best Director for Alfonso Cuarón, making him the first Latin American to win in this category
- Bill Murray paid a surprise tribute to his late friend and frequent collaborator Harold Ramis during the presentation of the Cinematography award
FAQ
- Who was the host of the 2014 Academy Awards?
Ellen DeGeneres - What were the biggest surprises at the 2014 Oscars?
The biggest surprise was '12 Years a Slave' winning Best Picture over the heavily favored 'Gravity'. Another surprise was Matthew McConaughey winning Best Actor for 'Dallas Buyers Club' over strong contenders like Leonardo DiCaprio and Chiwetel Ejiofor. - What were the most memorable speeches at the 2014 Academy Awards?
The most memorable speeches included Lupita Nyong'o's emotional acceptance for Best Supporting Actress, where she said 'No matter where you're from, your dreams are valid.' Another standout was Cate Blanchett's speech for Best Actress, where she called out Hollywood's tendency to undervalue films with female leads. Matthew McConaughey's 'alright, alright, alright' speech for Best Actor was also widely discussed.
What happened in 2014?
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