40 Surprising Facts About Award Show Ceremonies

Katharine Hepburn made history in 1933 when she won the Oscar for Best Actress for her role in Morning Glory despite never actually appearing on screen. At the time, the Academy’s rules allowed actors to be nominated for films with limited or no performance if they were involved in a significant production capacity.

Hepburn’s win was one of the earliest instances of Oscar history being shaped by changes in the industry, marking the beginning of her legendary four-Oscar streak and setting the stage for more unconventional wins in future ceremonies.