By Jessica Wedemeyer
8:45am PST, Feb 26, 2018
The 2018 Academy Awards are upon us! Wonderwall.com is gearing up for Hollywood's biggest night on March 4 — which Jimmy Kimmel will host for the second year in a row — by taking a look back at the stars who've hosted and the actors and actresses who've taken home Oscar gold over the past 20 years. Keep reading to take a walk down memory lane…
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During the 2017 Academy Awards, Mahershala Ali won the Oscar for best supporting actor for his performance in "Moonlight," Emma Stone was named best lead actress for her work in "La La Land," Viola Davis won the Oscar for best supporting actress for her performance in "Fences," and Casey Affleck was recognized as the best lead actor for his role in "Manchester by the Sea."
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During the 2016 Academy Awards, Mark Rylance won the Oscar for best supporting actor for his performance in "Bridge of Spies," Brie Larson was named best lead actress for her work in "Room," Leonardo DiCaprio won the Oscar for best lead actor for his performance in "The Revenant," and Alicia Vikander was recognized as the best supporting actress for her role in "The Danish Girl."
During the 2015 Academy Awards, J.K. Simmons won the best supporting actor Oscar for his performance in "Whiplash," Patricia Arquette was named best supporting actress for her work in "Boyhood" and Eddie Redmayne and Julianne Moore won top honors for their performances in "The Theory of Everything" and "Still Alice," respectively.
During the 2014 Academy Awards, Matthew McConaughey and Cate Blanchett won top honors for their performances as Ron Woodroof in "Dallas Buyers Club" and Jasmine Francis in "Blue Jasmine," respectively. Lupita Nyong'o was named best supporting actress for her work as Patsey in "12 Years a Slave," and Jared Leto was recognized in the best supporting actor category for his performance as Rayon in "Dallas Buyers Club."
During the 2013 Academy Awards, Daniel Day-Lewis and Jennifer Lawrence won top honors for their performances in "Lincoln" and "Silver Linings Playbook," respectively. Anne Hathaway was named best supporting actress for her work as Fantine in "Les Misérables," and Christoph Waltz was recognized as the best supporting actor for his performance as Dr. King Schultz in "Django Unchained."
During the 2012 Academy Awards, Meryl Streep won the Oscar for best lead actress for her performance as Margaret Thatcher in "The Iron Lady" and Jean Dujardin won the best lead actor Oscar for his work as George Valentin in "The Artist."
And Christopher Plummer won the Oscar for best supporting actor for his work as Hal Fields in "Beginners" during the 2012 Academy Awards.
During the 2011 Academy Awards, co-stars Christian Bale and Melissa Leo were named best supporting actor and best supporting actress for their performances as Dicky Eklund and Alice Eklund-Ward in "The Fighter." Natalie Portman won the Oscar for best lead actress for her work as Nina Sayers in "Black Swan," and Colin Firth was named best lead actor for his performance as King George VI in "The King's Speech."
Meanwhile, Jeff Bridges won the Oscar for best lead actor for his work as Otis Blake in "Crazy Heart" during the 2010 Academy Awards.
Mo'Nique was named best supporting actress for her performance as Mary Lee Johnston in "Precious" during the 2010 Academy Awards.
And Christoph Waltz was recognized as the best supporting actor for his performance as Colonel Hans Landa in "Inglourious Basterds" during the 2010 Academy Awards.
During the 2009 Academy Awards, Kate Winslet won the Oscar for best lead actress for her performance as Hanna Schmitz in "The Reader," Sean Penn was named best lead actor for his work as Harvey Milk in "Milk," Penelope Cruz was recognized as the best supporting actress for her role as María Elena in "Vicky Cristina Barcelona" and the late Heath Ledger was posthumously awarded the Oscar for best supporting actor for his performance as The Joker in "The Dark Knight."
During the 2008 Academy Awards, Daniel Day-Lewis won the Oscar for best lead actor for his performance as Daniel Plainview in "There Will Be Blood," Tilda Swinton was named best supporting actress for her work as Karen Crowder in "Michael Clayton," Marion Cotillard was honored as the best lead actress for her role as Édith Piaf in "La Vie en Rose" and Javier Bardem was recognized in the best supporting actor category for his performance as Anton Chigurh in "No Country for Old Men."
During the 2007 Academy Awards, Forest Whitaker won the Oscar for best lead actor for his performance as Idi Amin in "The Last King of Scotland," Jennifer Hudson was named best supporting actress for her work as Effie White in "Dreamgirls," Helen Mirren was recognized as best lead actress for her performance as Queen Elizabeth II in "The Queen" and Alan Arkin was honored in the best supporting actor category for his work as Edwin Hoover in "Little Miss Sunshine."
During the 2006 Academy Awards, Philip Seymour Hoffman and Reese Witherspoon won top honors for their performances as Truman Capote in "Capote" and June Carter Cash in "Walk the Line," respectively.
Meanwhile, Rachel Weisz won the best supporting actress Oscar for her performance as Tessa Quayle in "The Constant Gardener" and George Clooney was named best supporting actor for his work as Bob Barnes in "Syriana" during the 2006 Academy Awards.
Chris Rock hosted the 77th Annual Academy Awards in 2005.
Billy Crystal hosted the 76th Annual Academy Awards in 2004.
During the 2004 Academy Awards, Charlize Theron won the Oscar for best lead actress for her work as Aileen Wuornos in "Monster." "Mystic River" co-stars Sean Penn and Tim Robbins were named best lead actor and best supporting actor for their performances as Jimmy Markum and Dave Boyle, respectively. And Renee Zellweger was honored as the best supporting actress for her role as Ruby Thewes in "Cold Mountain."
Steve Martin hosted the 75th Annual Academy Awards in 2003.
During the 2003 Academy Awards, Chris Cooper won the Oscar for best supporting actor for his performance as John Laroche in "Adaptation." Catherine Zeta-Jones was named best supporting actress for her work as Velma Kelly in "Chicago." Nicole Kidman was recognized as the year's best lead actress for her performance as Virginia Woolf in "The Hours" and Adrien Brody was honored as the best lead actor for his work as Władysław Szpilman in "The Pianist."
Whoopi Goldberg hosted the 74th Annual Academy Awards in 2002.
Halle Berry and Denzel Washington won top honors during the 2002 Academy Awards. She was named best lead actress for her performance in "Monster's Ball" and he was named best lead actor for his work in "Training Day."
Meanwhile, Jennifer Connelly won the Oscar for best supporting actress for her performance as Alicia de Lardé-Nash in "A Beautiful Mind" and Jim Broadbent was honored as the year's best supporting actor for his work as John Bayley in "Iris" during the 2002 Academy Awards.
Steve Martin hosted the 73rd Annual Academy Awards in 2001.
During the 2001 Academy Awards, Benicio Del Toro won the Oscar for best supporting actor for his performance as Javier Rodriguez in "Traffic," Marcia Gay Harden was named best supporting actress for her work as Lee Krasner in "Pollock," Julia Roberts won top honors for her work as the title character in "Erin Brockovich" and Russell Crowe was recognized as the year's best lead actor for his performance as Maximus in "Gladiator."
Billy Crystal hosted the 72nd Annual Academy Awards in 2000.
During the 2000 Academy Awards, Michael Caine won the Oscar for best supporting actor for his performance as Dr. Wilbur Larch in "The Cider House Rules," Angelina Jolie was named best supporting actress for her work as Lisa Rowe in "Girl, Interrupted," Hilary Swank was honored as best lead actress for her role as Brandon Teena in "Boys Don't Cry" and Kevin Spacey was recognized as the year's best lead actor for his performance as Lester Burnham in "American Beauty."
Whoopi Goldberg hosted the 71st Annual Academy Awards in 1999 — and memorably opened the show dressed as Queen Elizabeth I.
During the 1999 Academy Awards, "Shakespeare in Love" co-stars Gwyneth Paltrow and Judi Dench were named best lead actress and best supporting actress for their performances as Viola De Lesseps and Queen Elizabeth I, respectively. James Coburn won the Oscar for best supporting actor for his work as Glen Whitehouse in "Affliction," and Roberto Benigni was honored as the year's best lead actor for playing Guido Orefice in "Life Is Beautiful."
During the 1998 Academy Awards, Kim Basinger won the Oscar for best supporting actress for her work as Lynn Bracken in "L.A. Confidential," and Robin Williams was honored in the best supporting actor category for his performance as Dr. Sean Maguire in "Good Will Hunting." Co-stars Helen Hunt and Jack Nicholson won top acting honors for their performances as Carol Connelly and Melvin Udall in "As Good As It Gets."
Geoffrey Rush won the Oscar for best lead actor for his performance as David Helfgott in "Shine" and Frances McDormand was named best lead actress for her work as Marge Gunderson in "Fargo" during the 1997 Academy Awards.
Meanwhile, Juliette Binoche won the Oscar for best supporting actress for her performance as Hana in "The English Patient" during the 1997 Academy Awards.
And Cuba Gooding Jr. took home the Oscar for best supporting actor for his work as Rod Tidwell in "Jerry Maguire" during the 1997 Academy Awards.
