The year was 2014. Ellen DeGeneres, hosting the Oscars ceremony, broke the internet with a star-studded selfie that included then-couple Brad Pitt-Angelina Jolie, Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, Lupita Nyong'o, Julia Roberts and Meryl Streep. As that iconic snapshot completes a decade, we take a look at some other moments from the Academy Awards ceremonies from the past decade that have left a mark on popular culture.

2013: Jennifer Lawrence trips on the steps

Winning her first best actress Oscar in 2013 for her exceptional turn in Silver Linings Playbook, a young Jennifer Lawrence tripped on the stairs while making her way to the stage. JLaw quickly regained her composure, flashed a winsome smile holding her trophy and floored the audience with a witty remark in her acceptance speech. More reason to fall for this talented actress.

2016: #OscarsSoWhite controversy

The 88th Academy Awards sparked controversy when, for the second consecutive year, no actors of colour were nominated. The #OscarsSoWhite hashtag gained prominence, with industry professionals and fans alike expressing dissatisfaction over the lack of diversity in the nominations. This moment served as a wake-up call for the Academy, prompting discussions about inclusivity and representation in Hollywood.

2017: The Envelopegate

Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway, presenters for the best picture award, were handed the wrong envelope, leading them to announce La La Land as the winner, instead of Moonlight. The mistake came to light when the La La Land team was midway into their acceptance speech and the chaos that ensued on stage made for an unprecedented and unforgettable Oscars moment. February 26, 2017, will forever be etched in Oscar history as the night of ‘Envelopegate’.

2017: Kimmel’s Hollywood tour

In his debut as the Oscars host, Jimmy Kimmel orchestrated a memorable and widely-shared moment by collaborating with a Hollywood tour bus. This surprise involved bringing a group of Hollywood tourists directly into the 89th Oscars. The first person to enter was Gary Alan Coe from Chicago, who, along with his fiancée, exchanged hand kisses with several A-listers in the front row. To cap off the unique experience, Denzel Washington, the favourite of Gary's fiancée, officiated a playful marriage ceremony between the couple.

2019: Oscars give the host a miss

The 2019 Oscars ceremony was held without a host for the first time in 30 years after Kevin Hart, who had been announced as the host, stepped down amid controversy over homophobic comments made in the past. The comedian and Hollywood actor took to Twitter, expressing an apology to the LGBTQ community for his “insensitive words”.

2019: Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper’s fireworks on stage

At the 91st Academy Awards ceremony, first-time director Bradley Cooper and his film’s lead actress Lady Gaga made a memorable entrance, walking hand in hand from the audience to the stage and delivering a passionate rendition of their chart-topping song, Shallow. Their performance, aimed to recreate their intense love portrayed in the film, ignited a social media frenzy, garnering over 731 million views.

2020: Eminem's surprise performance

The 92nd Academy Awards featured a surprise performance by Eminem, who took the stage 18 years after winning an Oscar for his song Lose Yourself in 2003. The unexpected appearance and the reactions of the audience, including that of Billie Eilish, Idina Menzel and Martin Scorsese, became instant memes.

2021: Will Smith’s Slapgate

The Oscars witnessed its wildest incident ever when actor Will Smith slapped comedian and host Chris Rock on stage in response to a joke directed at his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith. The incident sent shockwaves through the audience, and Smith's subsequent resignation from the Academy and a 10-year ban from attending Oscars events emphasised the gravity of the situation.

2023: Naatu Naatu wins an Oscar

India had its moment on the 95th Academy Awards stage when Naatu Naatu from RRR was declared Best Original Song, emerging as the first-ever Indian song to clinch victory in this prestigious category. Composer MM Keeravani and writer Chandrabose received the coveted trophy.