Award Show Scandals Throughout the Years That Shook the Industry

Elizabeth Taylor’s award win came amidst a storm of scandal, with whispers of her affair with Eddie Fisher, then married to the beloved Debbie Reynolds, America’s sweetheart. The revelation left many casting a less-than-favorable eye on Taylor…

Adding fuel to the fire, she clinched the award for her role in Butterfield 8, portraying a character who famously labels herself as the “slut of all time.” The combination of scandalous personal drama and provocative film role raised more than a few eyebrows in the audience, making her win a memorable and controversial moment.