WS: Highlighting 7 memorable Oscar moments from last decade

Kimmel’s Hollywood tour : 2017

Working with a Hollywood tour bus, Jimmy Kimmel created a memorable and viral moment during his first year hosting the Oscars. Chicago native Gary Alan Coe was the first to arrive, and he and his fiancée gave hand kisses to a number of A-list celebrities as they entered the front row.

Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper’s phenominal play on stage: 2019

First-time filmmaker Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga, the star of his film, had a stunning entrance at the 91st Academy Awards ceremony. They walked hand in hand from the audience to the stage and gave an impassioned performance of their chart-topping song, Shallow.

Eminem's surprise performance: 2020

Eminem made a surprise appearance at the 92nd Academy Awards, 18 years after he won an Oscar for the song Lose Yourself in 2003. Instant memes were created from the unexpected appearance and the audiences responses!

Jennifer Lawrence trips on the steps: 2013

When Jennifer Lawrence was younger and heading to the stage after winning her first Oscar for best actress in 2013 for her outstanding performance in Silver Linings Playbook, she stumbled on the steps. JLaw recovered swiftly, grinned charmingly while clutching her prize.

Naatu Naatu wins an Oscar! : 2023

On the 95th Academy Awards stage, India had its moment when RRRs Naatu Naatu was named Best Original Song, becoming the first-ever Indian song to win this coveted category. The prestigious trophy went to writer Chandrabose and composer MM Keeravani.

The Envelopegate : 2017

Presenters for the Best Picture Oscar, Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway, announced La La Land as the winner instead of Moonlight after receiving the incorrect envelope. The confusion that broke out on stage during the La La Land teams acceptance speech was unprecedented and left a lasting impression on the audience. The error was discovered midway through the ceremony.

Will Smith’s Slap: 2021

The wildest moment in Oscar history occurred when host and comedian Chris Rock was slapped by actor Will Smith on stage in reaction to a joke about his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith. The audience was shocked by the incident, and the seriousness of the matter was highlighted by Smiths resignation from the Academy and 10-year ban from Oscar-related activities.