Best Oscar Awards Moments: Top 5 Most Memorable Clips, According To Experts

Experts have identified the top five most memorable moments of the Academy Awards, highlighting clips that continue to captivate viewers worldwide.

The 83rd Academy Awards ceremony, which aired in 2011, featured a show-stopping opening number from hosts Anne Hathaway and James Franco. The duo sang and danced their way through a medley of songs from classic and contemporary Hollywood films, including “On the Town,” “New York, New York,” and “Hooray for Hollywood.” Though the performance was met with mixed reviews, it stands out as a particularly unforgettable moment in Oscar history.

The 1997 Academy Awards ceremony will forever be remembered for the iconic “I’m the king of the world” line spoken by Leonardo DiCaprio after his Best Actor win for his performance in Titanic. DiCaprio’s speech was met with thunderous applause, and his exuberant declaration remains one of the most recognizable and beloved quotes of the awards show.

The most memorable Oscar moment of all time may be when Emma Stone won Best Actress in 2017 for her performance in La La Land. Her acceptance speech was a heartfelt tribute to her fellow nominees, and her tearful, genuine emotion moved viewers around the world.

The 1996 ceremony is remembered for the famous “you like me” speech given by Sally Field after her Best Actress win for her performance in Places in the Heart. Field’s impassioned, emotional speech resonated with the audience, and the phrase “you like me” has become an iconic part of Oscar history.

Finally, the 1988 Academy Awards ceremony is remembered for the heartwarming moment when Dustin Hoffman won Best Actor for Rain Man. Hoffman’s tearful acceptance speech, in which he thanked his family and paid tribute to his late father, was met with a standing ovation from the audience.

These five clips remain some of the most memorable moments from the Academy Awards, and continue to captivate viewers worldwide.