Old Hollywood wasn’t just about glamour – it came with some pretty dramatic moments at awards ceremonies, too! From unexpected snubs to imposters claiming the statuette, the Golden Age of Hollywood had it all! Want to know who declined an Oscar? Or which speech made history? Keep reading to discover some of the most jaw-dropping Oscar moments that prove the Golden Age was anything but boring! You might just be surprised.
That Time Joan Crawford Did Everything She Could to Sabotage Bette Davis’s Oscar Nomination
The rivalry between Golden Age actresses Bette Davis and Joan Crawford was messy, and it got even messier in 1962 when the pair starred in What Ever Happened to Baby Jane. Their off-screen tension made headlines, but the drama didn’t stop there. The next year, Bette was nominated for an Oscar, but Joan wasn’t. Furious, Joan did everything she could to make sure Bette didn’t win, campaigning against her and even arranging to accept the award for any absent nominee – just in case.
When Anne Bancroft won the award for Best Actress but couldn’t attend, Joan proudly walked on stage to accept the Oscar, stealing the spotlight from Bette. The feud had ultimately reached legendary status.