10 Historic Firsts at the Oscars!

Meryl Streep

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Hattie McDaniel

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Sidney Poitier

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Kathryn Bigelow

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Halle Berry

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Parasite

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Peter Finch

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Chloé Zhao

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Marlon Brando

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Walt Disney

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As we celebrate Oscars 2025, these milestones remind us how far Hollywood has come!

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10 Historic Firsts at the Oscars!

10 Historic Firsts at the Oscars!

As we approach Oscars 2025, let’s look back at 10 groundbreaking firsts that changed Hollywood forever!

As we approach Oscars 2025, let’s look back at 10 groundbreaking firsts that changed Hollywood forever!

Meryl Streep

The most nominated actor in Oscars history! 21 nominations, 3 wins, and still counting! #ActingRoyalty

Hattie McDaniel

The first African American to win an Oscar (Best Supporting Actress, Gone with the Wind) in 1939. A historic win amid segregation!

Sidney Poitier

The first African American to win an Oscar (Best Supporting Actress, Gone with the Wind) in 1939. He paved the way for future generations!

Kathryn Bigelow

The first woman to win Best Director in 2009 (The Hurt Locker). It took 82 years for this milestone!

Halle Berry

The first African American woman to win Best Actress in 2001 (Monster’s Ball). Her emotional speech remains unforgettable!

Parasite

The first non-English language film to win Best Picture in 2019! South Korea made history with this groundbreaking win!

Peter Finch

First actor to win an Oscar posthumously in 1976 (Best Actor, Network). His unforgettable performance left a lasting legacy in cinema history!

Chloé Zhao

The second woman & first woman of color to win Best Director in 2020 (Nomadland). A game-changer for diversity in Hollywood!

Marlon Brando

Refused his Oscar in 1973 (Best Actor, The Godfather) to protest Hollywood’s treatment of Native Americans. He sent Sacheen Littlefeather to decline the award on his behalf.

Walt Disney

Holds the record for most Oscars won by an individual: 22 competitive and 4 honorary awards!

As we celebrate Oscars 2025, these milestones remind us how far Hollywood has come!

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