Oscars 2026: 29 Iconic Moments That Defined The Academy Awards

After an especially busy awards season that’s already gifted us all kinds of memorable moments, it’s time for the mother of them all, the Oscars.

Over the last 98 years, the annual Academy Awards ceremony has been the site of countless iconic scenes – although not every instance of the Oscars making headlines has been for the reasons organisers might have hoped for.

As we gear up for the 2026 ceremony, here are just some of the highs and lows that have defined the Oscars over the last...