The most memorable Oscar moments of the past 20 years

The annual Academy Awards ceremony is a slick and usually flawless Hollywood affair. But sometimes things go sideways, and the unexpected happens. Fortunately, the glittering occasion is also known for its many funny and lighthearted moments.

Any guesses what this year’s ceremony will bring us?

For now, browse this gallery for a look back at some previous Oscar night antics.

The 74th Academy Awards, 2002

An overwhelmed Halle Berry accepts the Oscar for Best Actress for ‘Monster’s Ball’ (2001).

The 75th Academy Awards, 2003

Nicole Kidman is kissed by presenter Denzel Washington after she received an Oscar for Best Actress for her role in ‘The Hours’ (2002).

The 75th Academy Awards, 2003

Film director Michael Moore makes an impassioned anti-war statement as he accepts his Oscar for Best Documentary Feature for ‘Bowling for Columbine’ (2002).

The 77th Academy Awards, 2005

The late Robin Williams prepares to present the award for Best Animated Feature to ‘The Incredibles’ (2004).

The 77th Academy Awards, 2005

As if still in character, Jamie Foxx celebrates after winning the Best Actor Oscar for ‘Ray’ (2004).

The 78th Academy Awards, 2006

The ‘March of the Penguins’ (2005) team and, er, several gatecrashers enjoy the win for Best Documentary Feature.

The 78th Academy Awards, 2006

Ben Stiller arrives onstage, dressed in a green jumpsuit used in computer animation, to present the award for Achievement in Visual Effects.

The 79th Academy Awards, 2007

Alan Arkin accepts his Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his role in ‘Little Miss Sunshine’ (2006).

The 79th Academy Awards, 2007

Steven Spielberg takes a picture of host Ellen DeGeneres and Clint Eastwood as Beyoncé watches.

Source: Stars Insider