As we get ready for this weekend, all eyes are on your favorite stars. Hollywood’s biggest night is always full of surprises and honors for the best in the industry. Many artists have made their mark in both music and film, creating unforgettable songs and stepping into acting roles. Let’s take a look at some musicians who have won Oscars over the years.
Prince won an Academy Award in 1985 for Best Original Song Score for his legendary film, *Purple Rain*.
Elton John has two Oscars. He won in 1995 for “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” from *The Lion King* and again in 2020 for “(I’m Gonna) Love Me Again” from *Rocketman*.
Cher took home the Oscar for Best Actress in 1988 for her role in *Moonstruck*, marking her shift from pop star to respected actress.
Three 6 Mafia made history in 2006 when they won for Best Original Song with “It’s Hard Out Here for a Pimp” from *Hustle & Flow*. This was only the second time a rap song won the award.
Melissa Etheridge won in 2007 for “I Need to Wake Up” from the documentary *An Inconvenient Truth*.
Lady Gaga won her Oscar in 2019 for “Shallow” from *A Star is Born*.
Jennifer Hudson won Best Supporting Actress in 2007 for her role in *Dreamgirls* and achieved EGOT status in 2022.
The Beatles received an Oscar in 1971 for Best Original Song for the documentary *Let It Be*.
Eminem won in 2003 for “Lose Yourself” from *8 Mile*.
Adele took home her Oscar in 2013 for “Skyfall” from the James Bond film of the same name.
John Legend and Common won in 2015 for “Glory” from *Selma*, highlighting the film’s importance in their acceptance speech.
