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Cher Wins Best Actress | 60th Oscars (1988)

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Cher winning the Best Actress Oscar® for her performance in "Moonstruck" - 60th Annual Academy Awards® in 1988. Presented by Paul Newman (with Chevy Chase). Subscribe for more Oscars videos ►► http://osca.rs/subscribeyt Cher Wins Best Actress | 60th Oscars (1988) #Oscars #BestActress #Cher #PaulNewman #ChevyChase

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@brackenalexander116310 years ago I love meryl streeps reaction when she loses! She actually looks happier than when she wins! . 3936
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@milhouse144 years ago Fun fact: cher had two songs in billboard top 20 when she won the oscar.
a multi-talented icon indeed. 1032
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@donaldkoelper58073 years ago Judging by the audience reaction, cher was certainly a popular oscar nominee and winner in 1988. 439
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@RobertOrwellSandman4 years ago Yes, meryl streep' s reaction was great. But glenn close also reacted extremely classy and elegantly! She' s such a wonderful lady! I hope she wins an oscar soon, she deserves it so much! 531
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@theEricWalker4 years ago " i don' t think this means that i am somebody, but. I guess i' m on my way"
this will forever be my favorite line from an oscar acceptance speech. 672
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@Ethan-xl4me8 years ago Meryl seemed happier that cher won than cher did. 3535
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@ronricooandasan96122 years ago She looks gorgeous. That gown is as show-stopping and distinctively cher, as well-deserved and fabulous as her golden academy award. 80
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@TreenaBeena6 years ago This is exactly why i love cher. To me, she is the definition of what doesnt kill you makes you stronger and shes the embodiment of triumph, perseve id="hidden3"rance, and strength. I look up to her so much and hope to one day have the amount of courage, strength, and joy in living that she has. ...Expand 90
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@1981cvalentine4 years ago Everyones talking about cher and meryl streep and im over here like, damn, paul newman was such a friggin stud. 156
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@mattpierard3 years ago Cher is 75 today and still rockin' the house! 167
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@richj65962 years ago How can you not love cher? She is one of the most talented actresses, singers ever. 78
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@slickchrissy9 years ago So cool how meryl streep is so happy, that her friend cher, won the oscar. 2796
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@karenzanes2 years ago I adore moonstruck and cher' s performance in it. I still watch it once a year. It has stood the test of time. 32
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@MedJayParis5 years ago Cher is such an incredible actress! She really deserved this oscar (and she needs to do more movies! 45
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@mason66105 years ago Whos here after watching her vogue video talking about the time she said sh*t while walking up the stairs? Like if so. 541
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@SuperBBetty3 years ago Watching this in 2021 during the pandemic.
the atmosphere in the room is just so natural & happy. Full of happy and real people.
life wish i could turn back time. ...Expand 60
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@Biboche235 years ago You can really feel the love for her in that room. I mean you can' t blame them! Love her. 15
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@craigcairns74510 years ago Meryl streep jump to her feet to congratulate her friend cher i thought that was so lovely and genuine. 1151
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@mybiz21676 years ago Cher and meryl! The love is real. I adore them both, even if cher is like within my soul. 21
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@jononeil23923 years ago Paul newman even oozes charm, confidence and charisma when he' s presenting an oscar! 21
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@savetheplanet29823 years ago Such a great lineup! Lovely actresses that year, the lot of them! 12
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@MadDirectionerGirl6 years ago Glenn closes performance in fatal attraction was absolutely iconic. People still talk about the bunny boiler to this day. Cher is fantastic, but glenn close deserved it more this year. 405
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@TigerzLionzPistonzWingz3 years ago I love cher and i love her in moonstruck. But if glen close wasn' t a guaranteed win that year i don' t know what was. It' s unbelievable but . ...Expand 38
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@minimosdethales9 years ago Hahaha, I laughed at , when Sally Kirkland got furious that she had lost and then made a fake smile and claped. 1956
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@B1uelamp6 years ago I really love how meryl jumps out of her seat and shows so much love for her. 26
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@olivervanburen7044 years ago I loved moonstruck and cher. She did a really great job along with the cast. She is beautiful then and today. Well-deserved oscar. 9
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@Ken156432 years ago She is so real to her soul.
it is always so fun to watch her achieve a lifelong goal, and to be truly grateful. 3
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@luthqrs6 years ago Meryl streep jumping up with excitement when cher wins is so adorable i could cry. 4
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@wotan109503 years ago Im a big fan of meryl streep, glenn close, and holly hunter. But i have to say that cher was pretty extraordinary in this movie. Of course meryl and hol . ...Expand 20
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@johnsax14454 years ago Still glenns finest performance after all these years. I understand chers win but glenn should have. 53
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@DOLPHINLADYFOXandPUPlast year My fav part was meryls' reaction! Always love her as she never seems full of herself no matter how famous she is or how many awards she' s won or been nominated for! 2
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@pyapyaye5 years ago I can' t stop singingwhen cher start speaking. 4
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@Rotationbug6 years ago Cher don' t need any award to prove her talent. She' s a legend! 43
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@Wiantjie19894 months ago Moonstruck is like my ultimate guilty pleasure movie. It always makes me think and cry and laugh and get in my feels. Love it! She was so believable as an italian new yorker. Oscar well deserved. 4
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@paulacarolinalima10 years ago Cher really wanted to win so badly you could see it in her eyes. Meryl streep is one of a kind, classy beyond words. I simply love both of them. 568
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@petradoots5847 months ago Pure class! Amazing. So truly a genuine individual filled with love happiness ans peace.
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@FernandoMachado903 years ago The way cher acknowledges the lady who taught her accent for the movie, her peer actresses and her bond with meryl streep from 82' s silkwood goes to show this woman has always been a feminist. 19
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@Becks.V.6 months ago I luv cher. Glenn close should' ve won this oscar. And cher should' ve won best actress for her role inplaying rusty dennis she was phenomenal. 8
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@da961034 years ago And this was the beginning of the glenn close horror which continued in 2019. 39
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@patjessen10 years ago I love meryls reaction so much. She is a great human being. 904
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@lindaackerman35074 years ago I love cher so much, she' s so real and lovely, and how amazing to see the gorgeous paul newman again. 1
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@Becks.V.5 years ago I' ve always thought cher should of got some recognition for playing rocky dennis mum in
i think glenn close should of won here. I watchedfor the first time last year and though cher is an amazing actress, glenn should of won this oscar. ...Expand 7
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@potatoesandpickles6 years ago Wow! Love her so much. What a fun time back then. So many great memories growing up.
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@Jacks_here8 months ago I have never seen this and i got to say that very few people can stand there and actually give a meaningful speech by taking a pause few times, not apologising, . ...Expand
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@kyriacoscharalambous230410 years ago I love what she says " i dont think that this means that i am somebody, but i guess i' m on my way" 626
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@brontiq6 years ago I don' t know what was morebeing so humble, cher thanking meryl or meryl being so genuinely happy for her friend even though it meant she lost. 1
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@TheJellymonty3 years ago As much as i love cher and she was great in moonstruck, but i think glen deserved this one. I was genuinely frightened when i watched fatal attraction and then when she became cruela devil she was even more brilliant. 7
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@jennyroth65834 months ago Cher deserved the oscar, moonstruck is an incredible movie and she was magnificent in it and so was nicholas cage. 5
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@christinerandenberg40768 months ago Well deserved! She' s a cut above a lot of actors. Where are all her movie roles? What a shame we didn' t have more to watch continuously. 2
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@dianalee30598 months ago Moonstruck is one of my all time faves and she was awesome as loretta. Belated.
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@codymeyers30926 years ago I just love meryls reaction when they announced cher. 3
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@Lluvia784625 years ago Qu lindo ver este vdeo! El glamour de los 80' s! Bellsima poca.
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@lynnemarkgraf86893 years ago What an incredible group of ladies that year!
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@MapleSyrupPoet5 years ago Magnificent! All terrific artists. Across the board. Just terrific.
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@roizeldiez35003 years ago I watch this atleast twice a month. Love her!
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@heatherwaldorf6 years ago Glenn close in fatal attraction had the most riveting andperformance that year, in my humble opinion. She was so good as alex forrest i think she scared off the academy members. 579
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@folklovermore.4 years ago That dress was so ahead of its time. Iconic. 2
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@johnsax14455 years ago Glenn really should have won that year, it was her signature performance in an iconic role. 15
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@EddValdez3 years ago What a powerhouse of nominees that year! 2
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@photo1616 years ago Love watching paul newman dolooks, charm, and charisma!
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@saraheart28044 years ago This is when there were great movies and great performances. I mean the line up was unbelievable. 2
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@sybillestahl86469 years ago Just the fact that cher (age 41 at the time) and nicholas cage (age 23) were able to pull off a romantic couple so convincingly, makes me think they both deserved academy awards. 959
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@lisa-maria70596 years ago The most amazing thing is the reaction of meryl streep who seams to be even more happier than her friend cher. 8
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@gregboone61586 years ago I remember watching this. And was sooo proud. I couldnt believe it.
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@edshoaff30552 years ago How lucky are we today on 12/9/22 to have cher & barbra streisand & celine dion on this earth to grace us with their talent! I love you all! 1
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@carolynfeldman96433 years ago Great movies came out that year. Loved moonstruck and broadcast news. Also enjoyed fatal attraction. 1
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@elizabethf15919 years ago Ah mr paul newman, just gorgeous. R. I. P. 308
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@michaelrosspearson97565 years ago It was unbelievable that glen close didnt win this. Her performance in dangerous liaisons made it, an always remembered film. 3
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@tenahunter81035 years ago I have loved cher ever since i was a little girl and would watch the sonny and cher show. I absolutely love her!
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@adnanpasalic62835 years ago She is great actress and a amazing singer well done. 1
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@kartonxxx5 years ago Feliz cumpleaos bella e inmortal cher eres toda una leyenda!
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@leonkennedy85743 years ago Love meryl streep reaction, love the movie, love the outfit, love cher. 2
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@druemcmahon92918 years ago All of the nominees were so good. But cher is epic. Loved her speech and that streep was so happy for her. 330
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@michelleregis61815 years ago Cher is beautfull and very warm and humble, it was a tough. Decision but ill never forget glen close in fatal attraction, but cher was great in moonlighting. 1
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@blazeblaze91685 years ago So nice to see this again! Whether she really deserved it does' tcher! Meryls' reaction was priceless. As well. Cher. Legend, icon, and one of the coolest women on earth.
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@paulineg200244 years ago I love it how meryl streep is always cheering for the others when they win. You can even look up to the most recent years
she' s a gem < 333.
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@DavidVarkonyi3 years ago Cher should have gotten a nomination and win for mask!
glenn close should have gotten this, her performance was terrifying and sad at the same . ...Expand 12
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@emrus648 months ago Fabulous movie i' ve seen so many times that always makes me cry.
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@scottjulie276 years ago As great as she was ini think the real reason why the academy gave cher the oscar was to make up for not giving it to her for. 226
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@franiasoliman17823 years ago Meryl and cher' s friendship is the best thing ever. 3
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@chrisbeanlast year Wow! That took place 35 years ago. She was so gorgeous and humble. I love meryl streep' s reaction.
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@cristianmanuelbohadacastro49072 years ago Cher dndola por todas las cantantes /actriz.
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@heneralantonioluna87253 years ago I adore glenn, cher, and meryl! Love them! 2
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@fisterhr5 years ago Chevy chase and paul newman! A talented star comedian and a talented movie star! Back when comedians and actors at the oscars made you laugh without cursing . ...Expand
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@martinaisamazing9 years ago Love cher! She was fantastic in moonstruck! Very deserving! Meryl and cher are still great friends! 76
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@Becks.V.5 years ago I need to watchagain as last year when i watched it for the first time i don' t think i paid attention or was in the right mood to watch it.
meryl streep looks stunning here btw. 1
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@donnagould78346 years ago What a year that was for best actress. I loved all those movies. I rewatch them still.
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@franceskajacobs27663 years ago Olivia dukakis is hugging her so happy 2 amazing actresses they were fantastic in the movie the movie was great love you cher god bless you deserve it.
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@DutchHPfan19928 years ago Cher was great and she deserved it. She deserves the credit. But glenn close just had an even better performance in my opinion. Glenn never won an oscar. . ...Expand 1840
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@cristinaaguilan7397last year Meryl streep reaction is so admirable! Shes aactress! I wish to watch meryl streep, cher and susan sarandon in one project! 1
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@tonyktown6 years ago A well deserved oscar with an exception list of nominees. 1
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@christya24884 years ago What an incredibly tough year for this category! Although, cher definitely deserved it, any one of them could have won. Great performance is all! 1