Oscars’ Most Unforgettable Moments

August 18, 2009

Song and Dance

Host Hugh Jackman pulled Anne Hathaway on stage to act out a scene from Best Movie nominee Frost/Nixon.

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Awkward Alert!

Jennifer Aniston stood in front of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie (the first time the trio has been in the same room!) to present the Best Animated Feature and Best Short Film awards.

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First Big Winner!

"Has anybody ever fainted here? I might be the first one," Penelope Cruz joked as she accepted the Best Supporting Actress Award for Vicky Cristina Barcelona.

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Funny Friends

Tina Fey and Steve Martin presented the screenwriting awards -- and took a dig at Scientology. "Nobody wants to hear about the religion we made up," Fey joked.

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Heath Wins!

A year after he died from an accidental prescription drug overdose, Ledger wins the Best Supporting Actor award for playing Joker in Dark Knight. It's only the second time a posthumous Oscar has been handed out.

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Jokesters

Ben Stiller mocked Joaquin Phoenix's infamous David Letterman performance by sticking his gum on the podium while presenting the best cinematography award with Natalie Portman. "I just want to retire from being a funny guy, that's all," Stiller said.

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Show Stopper

Beyonce and Hugh Jackman performed a medley of movie hits -- and were later joined by Vanessa Hudgens, Zac Efron, Amanda Seyfried and Dominic Cooper to sing tunes from Mamma Mia and High School Musical.

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Touching Tribute

Queen Latifah performed Billie Holiday's "I'll Be Seeing You" while the Academy said goodbye to those in the entertainment industry who passed away last year, including Bernie Mac, Paul Newman and Isaac Hayes.