In 1973, Marlon Brando was named "Best Actor" for his role in the film "The Godfather". However, the star boycotted the event in protest against the attitude of Hollywood to the Native Americans. Actor on stage left Indian activist organization "Sacheen Littlefeather", dressed in a traditional costume of Indian Apache tribe, she delivered a speech on behalf of Brando, but refused to accept the Oscar by Roger Moore.
2. Nicholas Carthy (2010)
The producer of the film "The Last Airbender" emails sent to academics, which called for a boycott of James Cameron's "Avatar." Scandal that nearly cost the picture of all the nominations, and the Nicholas Carthy could lose chenstva in the Academy. Producer confessed, and his colleagues were limited deprivation of the rights to participate in the ceremony.
3. Roberto Benigni (1997)
When he heard that his name is called, Benigni so overjoyed that literally ran to the back seat, and then jumped on stage and doprygat the microphone, and in his acceptance speech said that he wants "a statue of Jupiter and carry all those present to heaven and do it with love. "
4. Robert Opel (1974)
Photographer and activist for gay rights Robert Opel ran across the stage in the buff.
5. "Scandal» vs «Brokeback Mountain" (2006)
78th award ceremony took place quite calmly without any excesses, but there has not been without scandal. Academics was awarded first prize for "Best Original Music" and "Best Adapted Screenplay", "Best Director". It would seem that the award for "Best Film" was to get the film "Brokeback Mountain", but no, it awarded to the film "Crash."
6. The creators of the cartoon "South Park" (2000)
Trey Parker and Matt Stone stunned the audience, dressed in the same outfits as Jennifer Lopez and Gwyneth Paltrow when their film was nominated for "Oscar" for the song "Blame Canada". Needless to say that J. Lo and Paltrow did not take it for granted.
7. Angelina Jolie (2000)
Actress caused a lot of gossip, too zealously kissed her brother James Haven. Talked about it more than about its victory in the category "Best Supporting Actress".
8. Bjork (2001)
Bjork caused a stir on the red carpet in 2001, arriving at the ceremony in a suit swan. Icelandic singer was nominated for the award for "Best Original Song" for performance in the film directed by Lars von Trier's "Dancer in the Dark."
9. David Letterman (1995)
American comedian led the 67th ceremony of "Oscar". His jokes were evaluated critically low and David are no longer invited to any ceremony.
10. Jack Palance (1992)
Received the award for "Best Supporting Actor" for his role in the movie "City Slickers" in old age. He was then 72 years old, after receiving the prize Jack showed a series of push-ups on one hand.