Unforgettable Moments from the 2005 Oscars: Leo, Gisele, and Star-Studded Surprises!

The Oscars in 2005 were incredible.

Indeed, not only did Pixar’s timeless film “The Incredibles” secure multiple awards at the 77th Academy Awards, but other cherished movies such as “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban,” “Million Dollar Baby,” and “Hotel Rwanda” were also celebrated during that ceremony 20 years ago.

Tonight at 7 p.m. Eastern Time, this year’s ceremony will unfold, revealing which movies – including “A Complete Unknown” and “The Brutalist” – could soon be considered timeless classics. Host Conan O’Brien will celebrate the most outstanding actors and films of the year, contributing to another chapter in pop culture lore.

Although the 2005 film lineup presented a tough contest, the films paled in contrast to the dazzling display of stardom on the red carpet. This is particularly true given that Leonardo DiCaprio and Gisele Bündchen graced the event as a couple shortly before their split, which occurred later in the year. Notably, Gisele, who found love with NFL player Tom Brady in 2006, revealed in her 2018 memoir that she ended her relationship with DiCaprio due to her desire to leave behind her party-filled lifestyle.

As an ardent admirer, I can’t help but reflect on the extraordinary evening that was their last outing together – an occasion that placed the Titanic star alongside his date in one of the rare instances at an awards gala. But what truly set this night apart was the unique experience of witnessing him stroll down the crimson carpet, a sight I had longed to see.

At the mid-aughts event, it was quite a spectacle when Beyoncé and Jay-Z, who were already together since around 2000 but had only just made their public debut at the 2004 MTV Video Music Awards, walked the red carpet together. This was quite uncommon even then, as Beyoncé graced the stage to perform during the broadcast.

Among the memorable moments were: Jamie Foxx, who had won Best Actor for his role in “Ray,” accompanied by his 11-year-old daughter Corinne Foxx. Kirsten Dunst, a presenter during the event, made it a family affair by bringing her brother Christian Dunst as well. Meanwhile, Martin Scorsese, who lost to Clint Eastwood of “Million Dollar Baby” in the Best Director category that year, was there with his wife Helen Morris, making their attendance at this ceremony quite special.

Additionally, there are subtle connections linking this year’s awards ceremony to its equivalent from the mid-2000s. For instance, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind was awarded Best Original Screenplay at the 2005 event. In contrast, Ariana Grande, who received a nomination for Best Supporting Actress in 2025 following her role as Glinda in Wicked, released an album inspired by the film (eternal sunshine) in 2024, which happens to be one of her favorites.

Regarding the nominated films for Best Picture, Timothée Chalamet wasn’t far off when he expressed in his SAG acceptance speech for Best Actor in ‘A Complete Unknown’ that biopics might be “starting to feel a bit repetitive.” Since 2005, one of the nominees had been a biopic itself, like ‘Ray,’ which delved into the life of legendary soul musician Ray Charles. Interestingly, the 2005 award went to ‘Million Dollar Baby,’ but ‘Ray’ won in two categories for Best Actor and Best Sound Mixing.

As for the upcoming 97th awards ceremony, the decision is still undecided; however, it’s evident that film enthusiasts have not lost all interest in biopics – just observe the success of the recent Best Picture winner from last year.

As we count down to tonight’s event, let’s delve further into the memorable moments from the 2005 Oscars…

At a significant point in pop culture lore, the actor from The Aviator took his girlfriend with him to the Oscars one evening. This was only a few months before they eventually parted ways.

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In an iconic moment of pop culture past, the actress in The Aviator attended the Academy Awards with her boyfriend, but their separation was imminent, happening just a few months later.

She radiated an aura of great wealth, with the soon-to-be Best Actress of 2005 flashing a bright smile as she prepared for her grand occasion.

This couple was as harmonious as a beautiful sunrise. The duo from the movie “Before Sunrise” met again to collect the petals of the sequel, “Before Sunset.”

The two were like a perfect sunrise. The pair from the movie ‘Before Sunrise’ got together once more to pick flowers from the sequel called ‘Before Sunset.’

The former couple attended the 77th ceremony, two years before their 2007 divorce.

Soulmates on a journey, the duo intertwined their arms while making their way towards the Dolby Theatre, formerly known as the Kodak Theatre.

Crazy in love. The pair made a rare red carpet appearance just months after their photo op debut.

11-year-old daughter accompanied her father on the red carpet before he received the Best Actor award for Ray. (Or) The young girl, aged 11, walked the red carpet with her dad who later won the Best Actor award for Ray (Or) At the age of 11, the little girl accompanied her father on the red carpet prior to his winning the Best Actor award for Ray.

Instead of having a stranger as your plus one, siblings often make the ideal choice. Over a decade before marrying Jesse Plemons now, the Spiderman actress chose to bring her younger brother with her for this unique experience.

A remarkable moment in cinema: The actress from “The Aviator” clinched the Best Supporting Actress award for embodying Katharine Hepburn. This is unprecedented as it marks the instance when an actress won an Oscar for portraying a four-time Oscar-winning actress herself, with 12 nominations throughout her career.

Just as a mother is similar to her child, the late Fashion Police host was seen arm-in-arm with her 57-year-old daughter at the red carpet event.

The Marriage Story actress went classic in a black dress and red lip at the 2005 ceremony.

A bestie moment! The James Bond star and talk show host met up on the red carpet.

Prior to the infamous worldwide slap incident, the comedian first took the stage as the host during the 2005 Academy Awards ceremony.

2025-03-02 11:17

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