From Denzel Washington to Michael B. Jordan, reflecting on these first Oscars moments reminds us that success starts with a breakthrough performance—and an unforgettable look on the red carpet.

Delroy Lindo’s first Oscar nomination has been decades in the making, but the moment didn’t come out of nowhere for those who know him best. Weeks before the 2026 Academy Award nominations were announced, the Sinners star was already being publicly ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Highly regarded as one of the greatest actors of the 21st century, two-time Oscar winner and proud Mount Vernon native Denzel Washington has appeared in numerous iconic stage, film and ...

Who needs a last name when your first name is Denzel? And that’s exactly how Tom Hanks described his friend and former co-star Denzel Washington when he presented him with the Cecil B. DeMille Award—which honors extraordinary contributions to the ...