▲Collins has won many Grammys for his musical talents, yet many forget he's also won an Academy Award.

▲You may recognize him from 'Doctor Who,' but Peter Capaldi hit Hollywood back in 1995, winning an Oscar in the process.

▲Marshall Mathers won the Oscar for Best Original Song in 2003, for his track 'Lose Yourself,' which featured in the semi-autobiographical drama '8 Mile.'

▲Capaldi wrote and directed the short film 'Franz Kafka's It's a Wonderful Life,' which won the Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film in a tie.

▲Eminem is one of the most successful musicians ever, but his talents also spill into the world of film.

▲The famous drummer composed every song on the 'Tarzan' soundtrack, which featured the single 'You'll Be in My Heart.' The hit song went on to win Best Original Song at the 72nd Academy Awards.

▲To put it lightly, Nicolas Cage has a spotty filmography. He's starred in critically-acclaimed dramas 'Leaving Las Vegas' (1995), action films 'Face/Off' (1997), and dubious productions 'The Wicker Man' (1973).

▲That being said, Cage's acting talents have been acknowledged by the Academy. He won an Oscar for Best Actor at the 68th Academy Awards for 'Leaving Las Vegas.'

▲In recent years, Jim Rash has found fame for playing Dean Craig Pelton on 'Community.' However, he didn't receive an Academy Award for his acting skills…

▲Much more than a TV presenter, Oprah Winfrey has had excellent performances in 'Selma,' 'The Butler,' and 'The Color Purple.'

▲However, she has not won an Oscar for one particular performance. In 2012, Winfrey instead won the Academy's Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award, which celebrates humanitarian work.

▲These days, Walton Goggins is known for his work in Quentin Tarantino movies, as well as his performance in the FX series 'Justified.'

▲Lionel Richie is the patriarch of an A-list family, and naturally counts an Oscar in his accolades.

▲However, the win came from an unlikely performance. Richie won Best Original Song in 1985 for his track 'Say You, Say Me,' which was featured in the Cold War drama 'White Nights.'

▲But before all of that, Goggins scored an Oscar for his work on 'The Accountant.' He wrote, produced, and starred in the film, which won Best Live Action Short Film in 2002.

▲Lennox won the Oscar for Best Original Song in 2004 for 'Into the West,' the song that played during the end credits of 'The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King.'

▲Rachel Shenton is far from A-list status, but that could all change now.

▲In fact, Rash won an Oscar back in 2012 for Best Adapted Screenplay. He won along with Nat Faxon and Alexander Payne for 'The Descendants.'

▲Hawn won the Best Supporting Actress award for her performance in 'Cactus Flower.'

▲A multi-faceted actress, Goldie Hawn is perhaps best known for her comedy roles. But she actually bagged an Oscar way back in 1970.

▲Three 6 Mafia are regarded as an influential rap group from Memphis, Tennessee. However, no one would have expected them to become an Oscar-winning outfit.

▲Here's Anna Paquin, the first millennial to receive an Oscar nomination, and the first to win.

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Paquin has since found fame in the 'X-Men' trilogy and in the series 'True Blood.' She won an Oscar when she was just 11-years-old, for her supporting role in 'The Piano.'

▲She's led a long career in music, so you'd be forgiven for forgetting that Cher bagged her own Oscar in 1988 for Best Actress in 'Moonstruck.'

▲In 2018, Shenton won an Oscar for 'The Silent Child,' which won the Live Action Short Film award. She wrote and starred in the sign language short film.

▲In recent times, Cliff Robertson is probably recognized as Uncle Ben in Sam Raimi's 'Spider-Man' trilogy.

▲However, Robertson won an Oscar in 1968 for Best Actor for his work in drama film 'Charly.' He wasn't there for the ceremony, so Frank Sinatra showed up to accept the award on his behalf.

▲From the '70s through the '80s, Cher became a popular celeb at the Oscars, with crazy costumes and even some controversial comments.

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Annie Lennox has led a long career, playing in bands like The Tourists and Eurythmics, as well as finding success as a solo artist.

▲On the night of March 2, Mikey Madison took the stage in total disbelief as she accepted the Academy Award for Best Actress, becoming one of the youngest winners in the category’s history. "This is very surreal," she admitted, visibly shaken.

The 25-year-old delivered a powerhouse performance in 'Anora' (2024), blending raw intensity with vulnerability. Despite gaining momentum in the days leading up to the Oscars—winning a BAFTA and an Independent Spirit Award—she still saw herself as an underdog.

Her victory is a reminder that the Oscars are never short on surprises. Award season is known for its unexpected moments, and history has proven that some wins defy all odds. This gallery looks at some of the unexpected celebs who have won Oscars. From Nicolas Cage to Eminem, there have been many celebrities who beat the odds and won an Academy Award.

Click through to meet the unassuming stars who took home an award.

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They won the Oscar for Best Original Song in 2006 for their tune 'It's Hard Out Here for a Pimp.' The track featured in the movie 'Hustle & Flow.'

Mikey Madison wins Best Actress Oscar for her role in 'Anora'

Actress becomes one of the youngest winners in the Academy's history

03/03/25 por StarsInsider

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On the night of March 2, Mikey Madison took the stage in total disbelief as she accepted the Academy Award for Best Actress, becoming one of the youngest winners in the category’s history. "This is very surreal," she admitted, visibly shaken.

The 25-year-old delivered a powerhouse performance in 'Anora' (2024), blending raw intensity with vulnerability. Despite gaining momentum in the days leading up to the Oscars—winning a BAFTA and an Independent Spirit Award—she still saw herself as an underdog.

Her victory is a reminder that the Oscars are never short on surprises. Award season is known for its unexpected moments, and history has proven that some wins defy all odds. This gallery looks at some of the unexpected celebs who have won Oscars. From Nicolas Cage to Eminem, there have been many celebrities who beat the odds and won an Academy Award.

Click through to meet the unassuming stars who took home an award.