Celine Dion 71st Academy Awards. PHOTO BY JEFFREY MAYER
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences hosted its first awards ceremony in 1928 with just 12 categories to honor the previous year’s cinematic achievements. Fast-forward to 1999, the 71st Academy Awards presented coveted golden statuettes to some of Hollywood’s biggest stars and box office hits, including Gwyneth Paltrow for Shakespeare in Love and the stunning cinematography of Saving Private Ryan. Following the excitement of this year’s ceremony, we’re taking a nostalgic look back at the candid snapshots and defining moments from the ’99 Oscars—a testament to L.A.’s legendary film scene.
Stephan Jenkins and Charlize Theron 71st Academy Awards. PHOTO BY BARRY KING/WIREIMAGE
Billy Bob Thornton and Laura Dern 71st Academy Awards. PHOTO BY KEVIN MAZUR
Gwyneth Paltrow 71st Academy Awards. PHOTO BY FRANK TRAPPER
Goldie Hawn 71st Academy Awards. PHOTO BY STEVE GRANITZ
Anne Heche and Ellen DeGeneres 71st Academy Awards. PHOTO BY KEVIN MAZUR
Ben Affleck and Matt Damon 71st Academy Awards. PHOTO BY KEVIN MAZUR
Cate Blanchett 71st Academy Awards. PHOTO BY EVAN AGOSTINI
Uma Thurman 71st Academy Awards. PHOTO BY KEVIN MAZUR
Halle Berry 71st Academy Awards. PHOTO BY KEVIN MAZUR
Liv Tyler 71st Academy Awards. PHOTO BY STEVE GRANITZ
Judi Dench 71st Academy Awards. PHOTO BY STEVE D STARR
Drew Barrymore and Edward Norton 71st Academy Awards. PHOTO BY KEVIN MAZUR
Mariah Carey and Jim Carrey 71st Academy Awards. PHOTO BY KEVIN MAZUR
Val Kilmer and girlfriend 71st Academy Awards. PHOTO BY FRANK TRAPPER/CORBIS
Photography by: Jeffrey Mayer
