Cher Wins Best Actress | 60th Oscars (1988)

[@brackenalexander1163]

I love Meryl Streeps reaction when she loses! She actually looks happier than when she wins!!!

[@outinsider]

I wish she still had that reaction. She feigns loss not as well as she used to.

[@brackenalexander1163]

Yeah... She's getting older. Older people have hemeroids, arthritis, carpel tunnel syndrome, etc. Age is a B*tch

[@outinsider]

I don't think its that- I just think she's worn and her performances as of late show it, but to cover it up she expects praise for everything she does.

[@brackenalexander1163]

Yeah...she's definitely let success go to her head.

[@abdoesper3908]

Bracken Alexander umm no she hasn't, she is VERY humble. Just because she doesn't stand up and screams of happiness every time time she loses doesn't mean she is conceited. Don't know where you got all that success went to her head shit.

[@donaldkoelper5807]

Judging by the audience reaction, Cher was certainly a popular Oscar nominee and winner in 1988.

[@dobazajr]

Moonstruck was a box office success.

[@ranmsesmendiola5681]

I read Glenn Close's role in Fatal Attraction also gave her a lot of popularity too. Most of it because this was her 4th nomination in the decade.

[@dobazajr]

@@ranmsesmendiola5681 Moonstruck and Fatal Attraction are both popular but now in 2022, Fatal Attraction is much relevant because of its subject matter.

[@Starkardur]

@@ranmsesmendiola5681 Fatal Attraction was 1987's highest grossing movie world-wide and 2nd highest grossing in the US.

[@paulvoorhies8821]

@@dobazajr Fatal Attraction was a MUCH bigger hit. I think Close lost bc the role was so dark and controversial.

[@slickchrissy]

So cool how Meryl Streep is so happy, that her friend Cher, won the Oscar.

[@latinvinyl8414]

+Christmas Snow Yes!!! so True!

[@BEHEDETY]

+Christmas Snow she was acting in that momento!

[@TennesseeMelanie]

That is total crap, Freestyle 50. She and Glenn are friends but she and Cher are friends as well. She was celebrating her friend. She was supposed to make an ass of herself because someone LOST? Meryl was just as deserving for Iron Weed. Glenn's characterization was ridiculously over the top (which was fine because it worked well for the part). Cher did a good job in Moonstruck. All of them were deserving.

[@bicknell67]

Christmas Snow She looks the same now.

[@pbscraze]

They’re gonna be starring together this summer

[@RobertOrwellSandman]

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!

[@PlayersPurity]

Glenn has never really cared if she won or not. In fact she was even more surprised to be nominated for the award and is currently the first woman getting the most nominations without a win, I'd be proud of that record. Tho at least give her a honorary oscar someday for a stunning career!

[@danlippershey380]

@@PlayersPurity Honestly I hope she gets at least one more nomination and loses it. Having a record like "most nominations without a win" would make her go down in history. I feel like that would be a deserving honour.

[@PlayersPurity]

@@danlippershey380 This it is a great honor in my opinion.

[@calamityj3634]

@@PlayersPurity at the very least they’ll give her a lifetime achievement award. Glenn is fabulous :)

[@ademirmartins6533]

@@danlippershey380 I don't know if you're being sincere or ironic, but either way it's a big nonsense what you're saying. I don't think she would be honored by that.

[@milhouse14]

FUN FACT: Cher had two songs in Billboard Top 20 when she won the Oscar. A multi-talented icon indeed.

[@arthurmaestrini4350]

Glenn Close deserved that Oscar

[@alexkx8599]

He best music was on Geffen Records!!!

[@blurdreamer]

and her best is yet to come until - believe (1999)

[@maximilian2974]

​@@arthurmaestrini4350 well Mr opinions maybe if you had any talent you'd be on the Academy board and could vote, instead of a jealous queen.

[@arthurmaestrini4350]

@@maximilian2974 keep talking

[@craigcairns745]

Meryl Streep jump to her feet to congratulate her friend CHER I thought that was so lovely and genuine

[@StrawberryFunNtheSun]

Did I hear Cher refer to her as “Mary Louise” Streep?

[@annamariaavg1831]

Krissy Krygiel Evans yes, that's her real name: Mary...L(ouise)

[@madambutterfly7513]

Craig Cairns - she’s overrated, a libturd, can’t stand her

[@dcasey77]

@Craig Cairns Except it isn't genuine. It's just done to impress, to show she's a 'good sport' in the hope that it will improve her chances of winning the next time she's nominated.

[@RockinDaBoombox]

Is ‘libtard’ alluding to retard? Classy. Must be one of those Christians who go to church weekly thinking they are going to heaven, yet they constantly put down people and judge others. Hilarious.

[@bijibadness]

oh my god meryl streep looks pretty.

[@dimitroulak.5295]

Stunning

[@natalee217]

Lola in but beautiful. That’s the best look to me

[@paulacarolinalima]

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.

[@wheninrome345]

But Sally Kirkland wanted it more. She wanted to cry. She hasn't been nominated again since.

[@PatriCoop]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@matchyu]

Have you not seen sally kirkland's face ? Hahah

[@flower_girl4983]

It was her last chance

[@davidtrevino4834]

She made an interview in Vogue in which she talked about and said that she was sure that she was not going to win, she was completely convinced that the nomination was already huge, she didn't even prepare a speach because of it

[@o-o-o-ozempic]

"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.

[@clairelivefreeordie2551]

I agree.. Cher was just amazing in this film...her humble acceptance speech should be must watch material for the younger generation...they could learn a thing or 2 from this lovely lady ⚘

[@rockysocky]

Mine too. I wanna win an award someday just so I can steal that line

[@sonrisatuya]

Yes. It was PERFECT. Perfect said.

[@romanigypsy7219]

I agree

[@tynielsen]

Me too. Even after all of her success she was, and still is, such a humble and grateful person.

[@ronricooandasan9612]

She looks gorgeous. That gown is as show-stopping and distinctively Cher, as well-deserved and fabulous as her golden Academy Award.

[@WoodlandDance]

Gown by the incomparable Bob Mackie 😀

[@minimosdethales]

Hahaha, I laughed at 1:32, when Sally Kirkland got furious that she had lost and then made a fake smile and claped.

[@oscarfun100]

Great Oscar moment. Should've been nominated next year for that second as best supporting actress.

[@MoniqueDelossaints]

She pulled out Joey's strategy

[@gregherried5189]

Thales Fernandes I always noticed that about Sally Kirkland, even back then. She looked annoyed that Cher won and then she put on a fake smile. I know she really wanted to get the Oscar because she probably figured it might be her only chance and as it turned out, it was. She never did get another movie role as good as the one she had in Anna and that is kind of sad.

[@seriousone8030]

Sally Kirkland campaigned hard for the Oscar and really wanted to win. You can see how nervous she is when Paul Newman calls her name as a nominees.

[@mari-kr7nq]

@@MoniqueDelossaints OMG LOL

[@patjessen]

I love Meryl´s reaction so much. She is a great human being.

[@aniles1989]

But not anymore after the Weinstein situation

[@PatriCoop]

Selina Davis not anymore? A 45 year old career of unparalleled success and peer respect because of what a monster did? Or wait, was it _her_ who raped those women? Jane Fonda knew and said in a primetime interview she was ashamed she didn’t speak up. Brad Pitt knew, so did Gwyneth, Argento, Damon, and many others. Weinstein’s people put systems in place so huge talents like Meryl wouldn’t know according to Cher and common sense. Do you think someone with such ethic and human dignity would cover up a crime like that? There are so many other big studios who would kill to have her, she hasn’t had to audition since the 80s because roles ARE WRITTEN for her. And after 3 Oscars, a trillion Golden Globes, Baftas... 9 more Oscar nods than Nicholson, who holds second place? Does she need the guy? NO. So don’t be ignorant and go for the bait, shameful

[@barris2617]

You get a car! You're just delusional Meryl Streep is a sickening human being (so is Oprah)

[@Maddie-jb7bb]

Ik I’m late but say it louder 😂🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@Stevie-hn7mp]

patjessen I honestly use to think so but she is out touch in Hollywood compared to the real world today. Shame indeed she is good actress still.

[@TreenaBeena]

This is exactly why I love Cher. To me, she is the definition of “what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger” and she’s the embodiment of triumph, perseverance, 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.

[@ChildOfThe1970s]

Cher was my very first celebrity crush when I was just 4 years old and saw her on The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour. Mom watched the show regularly, and after noticing Cher, I would pester my parents asking them when the show was coming on TV again. Loved their music as well.

[@1981cvalentine]

Everyone’s talking about Cher and Meryl Streep and I’m over here like, “DAMN, Paul Newman was such a friggin Stud 🔥 🔥

[@chrissyknowsitall5170]

Right!!! Very good looking man!!❤❤❤❤

[@richardmayora1289]

@@chrissyknowsitall5170 The day after he passed I heard a radio interview where they played an old interview with Joanne Woodward talking about how they met and how it was love at first sight. I was in tears.

[@chrissyknowsitall5170]

@@richardmayora1289 that would of been great to hear that. We lost one of the true greats in Hollywood!!

[@DestinyRose1960]

My late dad ,Harry was so very handsome ,till the day he passed .He also could pass for Paul Newman everywhere we went people would think it was him .At 92 yrs,he had no wrinkles.

[@terrygracy8345]

So funny. When I saw him presenting I said same thing. That guy is pure gold

[@Ethan-xl4me]

Meryl seemed happier that Cher won than Cher did

[@susanb2015]

@Unique08 Yes she has gotten a few Oscars. She probably didn't want to win.

[@pbscraze]

Since she already gained 2 Oscars in that time

[@hmmwhatshisface]

Meryl seemed happier that Cher won *than* Cher did

[@hellopaolo]

Yeah because she didn’t want Glenn to win

[@gauravw6947]

@@hellopaolo Don't spread delusional lies.

[@heatherwaldorf]

Glenn Close in Fatal Attraction had the most riveting and thought-provoking performance that year, in my humble opinion. She was so good as Alex Forrest I think she scared off the Academy members.

[@darryl2542]

@Dave Jordan In fairness, she lost to Olivia frickin' Coleman in The Favourite. That was a barn-burner of a performance. I do think Glenn Close should have won in '88, though - Cher was very good in Moonstruck, but Close was a force of nature in Fatal Attraction.

[@11Garrett11]

Glenn was clearly robbed. She herself has said that was her best work.

[@jrmetmoi]

Just like the late Jessica Walter in ‘Play Misty For Me’ scared people 50 years ago

[@jaxmanx]

Agree with you

[@devinsparks6953]

@@jaxmanx no wrong choice, but Cher was amazing, as was Close

[@kyriacoscharalambous2304]

i love what she says "i dont think that this means that i am somebody, but i guess i'm on my way"

[@Bitchita47]

And now, she is AN ICON! Everybody knows who Cher is...

[@AlexChannel7]

Ana Gabriela She was famous already, with her music and her tv show

[@Kmn01923]

This is epic. It worths so much to watch this clip. I can feel pure class, pure humbleness from that comment.

[@emma-rp3qp]

That’s the same person that told Michael J. Fox that she knows who he is but he’s not as famous as her when he greeted her at one of these oscar after parties ...

[@CherFanClub]

SNAP OUT OF IT!

[@jv-ep2tc]

No, we don't want any OATMEAL!!

[@digitalfanboy6557]

do you believe in life after love?

[@flygulag3510]

St>f:u 💩

[@karenzanes]

I adore Moonstruck and Cher's performance in it. I still watch it once a year. It has stood the test of time.

[@maximilian2974]

100%!!! Evidently, it was the most streamed movie during lockdowns. I think you're right; it has stood the test of time, and so has her performance.

[@scottjulie27]

As great as she was in "Moonstruck", I think the real reason why the Academy gave Cher the Oscar was to make up for not giving it to her for "Mask".

[@dawnlee866]

Ur right. Cher should've got the Oscar for Mask, then Glenn Close shouldve won for Fatal Attraction

[@marsti6987]

💯

[@liteflightify]

@@dawnlee866 Holly Hunter I’m thinking may have been the winner if Cher lost. But that was a very tight race. Any of the nominees beyond Streep had a passable chance. I don’t mind Cher’s win. It’s a charming performance in a charming movie. But it definitely isn’t the best or most iconic of the bunch. Probably should’ve been between Close and Hunter.

[@clairelivefreeordie2551]

Cher shined in both!

[@sharonjensen3016]

Cher thanked her hairdresser, but forgot to thank the film's director Norman Jewison, who convinced her to play the role of Loretta.

[@venaacavaa]

meryl was so sweet here

[@michellexlawless]

Dey friends

[@DutchHPfan1992]

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. It's a fucking crime. She truly is one of the best actresses ever!

[@lostchromatician1694]

ikrrr

[@coonalisa230]

+DutchHPfan1992 They're probably gonna give Glen an honorary Oscar someday, just like they did Peter O'Toole, for being nominated numerous times without a single win.

[@moisemensah8233]

You're right. Glenn Close is one of the most riveting actresses ever.

[@JoseManuel-gq8xr]

Glenn HAS never won an Oscar, she's still alive and doing fine! Hopefully an Oscar will come soon, but to me she gave a superior performance in Dangerous Liaisons. Cher made the screen shine in Moonstruck, and she deserved everything she got for it!

[@riddler8812]

I AGREE

[@mattpierard]

Cher is 75 today and still rockin' the house!

[@richj6596]

How can you not love Cher? She is one of the most talented actresses, singers ever

[@Wiantjie1989]

Can you BELIEVE that she isn't in the Rock n' Roll hall of fame?😱😱

[@enricovankeeken1624]

@@Wiantjie1989 *i also cAn´t believe that Jessica is jealous of Meryl ..because why...it´s madonna you gotta watch out for*

[@sybillestahl8646]

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.

[@sybillestahl8646]

+Audaxi Uh, excellent performances.

[@sybillestahl8646]

+Audaxi I said that because I felt it was more difficult to convincingly portray something so far from reality. Hence, a more impressive performance.

[@madogblue]

I didn't realize her age at that time. Her beauty is so over the top. One of my favorite movies of all time. So many great lines

[@skooliemom]

Sybille Stahl not so far from some people's reality..

[@zoetranter6594]

Sybille Stahl SHE WAS 41 HERE ARE YOU KIDDING

[@druemcmahon9291]

All of the nominees were so good. But Cher is epic. Loved her speech and that Streep was so happy for her.

[@kikianderson7339]

And i thought i was rhe only one seeing Meryl Streep go all nuts that cher won the oscar :D

[@fortifarse]

+La-Kisha Anderson - yeah...the reaction happening right there on screen in plain view is definitely just for the nosy discerning eyes...

[@lourdesknowles4990]

I’m guessing you haven’t watched Fatal attraction?

[@manasbanerjee9181]

Glenn close should have won

[@Cherielovesmusic89]

Love Cher! She was fantastic in Moonstruck! Very deserving! Meryl and Cher are still great friends!

[@jus10lewissr]

My favorite thing about this moment will always be Meryl's reaction despite having lost, herself. I think it's pretty great that they were best friends here and still are to this very day.

[@nanny287]

Cher was the crowd favorite as they exploded into cheers and applause when the gorgeous and elegant Paul Newman announced her as the winner. This “at home” movie lover was also thrilled to see her win. She was also excellent in “Silkwood,” the movie referenced in her acceptance speech in which she acted with Meryl Streep and Kurt Russell. That film should also be on every movie lover’s must watch list. I’m glad Oscar said “Take Me Home,” Cher. 🎶🎬❤️🎬🎶

[@elizabethf1591]

Ah Mr Paul Newman , just gorgeous . R.I.P .

[@dennischristopher9952]

Elizabeth F and great salad dressing

[@twain103]

YES,HE WAS HE AGED BETTER & BETTER LIKE A FINE WINE.

[@roxannesantoro7503]

And just as fine in real life.

[@shimmeringfairydust3275]

One of the most beautiful humans ever - inside & out. He did so much to help kids!

[@roxannesantoro7503]

@@shimmeringfairydust3275 And he was sincere, he gave because he cared.Not to get publicity.

[@mason6610]

Who’s here after watching her vogue video talking about the time she said “sh*t while walking up the stairs? Like if so😂🤣😂

[@wilhelminaslayer9528]

I JUST NOTICED THE MISSING EARRING

[@geordanavar]

Wilhelmina Slayer same 😭😭

[@Firemanfh12351]

I think she said it at around 2:00

[@genesisdelrey777]

Me lmao

[@shira234]

At first glance, you made me think she sh*t herself while walking up the stairs:)

[@rabbitsandcarrots]

her last line was so beautiful and humbling.

[@Biboche23]

You can really feel the love for her in that room.I mean you can't blame them! Love her

[@jononeil2392]

Paul Newman even oozes charm, confidence and charisma when he's presenting an Oscar!

[@sharonjensen3016]

He showed up to present, but wasn't there the previous year when he finally won. I heard he decided not to show up because he thought he wouldn't win anyway.

[@Varekai0723]

He was like 63 at this ceremony and still a gorgeous man.

[@dimasaldio3076]

Meryl looks so happy for her friend :)

[@DoubleTalkingJive]

Cher always said that the mid 1980s was the happiest time of her life: Hit records, hit movies, the Oscar, and a boyfriend she was absolutely crazy about (the "Bagel Boy"...seen @3:25).

[@terenceheesch8351]

seriously...can we talk about that reaction on Sally Kirkland's face when Cher is announced the winner...the shade of it all...

[@jrmetmoi]

😆😆

[@CraigJordanLA]

She wasn’t happy at the time, but come on - everyone wants to win in that moment. Decades later, Sally has very kind words now. She said “I won the golden globe, but I lost the Oscar to Cher. I was up against Cher, Meryl Streep, Glenn Close, and Holly Hunter. I was in really good company!”

[@rainbowsandlove]

I was going to say… not so much of a good actor that she was able to pretend she was happy…!

[@qdog568]

I'd be pissed too, if I lost.

[@MedJayParis]

Cher is such an incredible actress ! She really deserved this oscar (and she needs to do more movies !)

[@wylierichardson-tu6zs]

She was in the "Mamma Mia!" sequel.

[@Salvaleiva]

Meryl is so cuteee. Both Meryl and Cher looked gorgeous!! Cher has something special, she was born to be a superstar, you notice of that with just watching how she looks, how she speaks, how she acts and moves

[@MadDirectionerGirl]

Glenn Close’s 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.

[@shonda79able]

I love her line, "I'm not going to be ignored, Dan."

[@theman36]

Did you see Streep in Ironweed? Unreal! I think of all of them she deserved it. “It was one for history” as Jack Nicholson said.

[@Micho55]

She wasn't even present in the bunny boiler scene. That's more to good writing than acting.

[@shaunwakefield9793]

I still can't believe Cher won an oscar I mean come on over Glenn Close in Fatal Attraction, but listen to the applause from her peers.

[@sharigreen9252]

I agree. I just saw Fatal Attraction last weekend and she deserved to win over Cher. Cher was good, but it wasn't an Oscar worthy performance.

[@庞若愚]

I think Cher deserves the Oscar. People often belittle the performance of actors in comedies.

[@sparx180]

Paul Newman should have won an Oscar for being soooo good looking! That was when Cher was going with the bagel boy!

[@johnsax1445]

Still Glenn’s finest performance after all these years. I understand Cher’s win but Glenn should have.

[@gemmab8626]

1000% agree.

[@paulvoorhies8821]

Absolutely!!!!

[@paulvoorhies8821]

@@gemmab8626 1,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 agree. Best female performance to not win the Oscar.

[@eltoro969]

There`s no one more genuine and authentic celebrity than Cher. Never has been, never will be.

[@AtlasBlizzard]

Cher was good in Moonstruck, but Glenn Close should've won. People are still talking about her performance in Fatal Attraction.

[@maridepp53]

I agree. Glenn Close was amazing in that role.

[@ChrisWolff2013]

Glenn Close was far and away better than Cher. More three dimensional and had far more depth in her performance.

[@MrMalibupj]

Totally agree. My judgment of movies and performances have changed as I've matured, but Glenn Close's performance still blows me away every time. Happy Cher has an Oscar, but it should've been for Mask.

[@fortifarse]

+Ryan Perez - I'd give her a win for Mermaids, even fraudulently as lead actress, before Moonstruck. it's a shame bc she has actual great performances in her filmography but in terms of awards will be remembered for such a nothing performance.

[@YatesNYC]

+SethBlizzard Although I thought Cher was splendid in Moonstruck, I would have given the Oscar to Glenn Close (who still does not have one!). I somehow think that Cher's Oscar was not only for Moonstruck, but for Silkwood and Mask as well.

[@Xzamilloh]

Sally Kirkland was shading like hell at 1:34... no saving it, girl lol

[@shihlin1]

She did turn in a good performance in "Anna".

[@mybiz2167]

Cher and Meryl!! The love is REAL. I adore them both, even if Cher is like within my soul.

[@AlePaoletti]

1:59, her left earring falls, you can see her saying "sh*t". Then, she delivers a wonderful speech. What an icon

[@jennyroth6583]

Cher deserved the Oscar, Moonstruck is an incredible movie and she was magnificent in it and so was Nicholas Cage

[@wotan10950]

I’m 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 Holly have won Oscars, but it’s criminal that Glenn has never won, especially for Albert Nobbs (I didn’t think too highly of Fatal Attraction; revolting story, and Glenn was over the top).

[@DOLPHINLADYFOXandPUP]

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!

[@SuperBBetty]

Watching this in 2021 during the pandemic. The atmosphere in the room is just so natural & happy. Full of happy and real people. Life was so much easier back then in many ways. Wish I could turn back time. ❤️

[@melissaahmad4043]

Seems like never again

[@bsquared4604]

me too. i keep coming back because it makes me feel good. always loved cher.

[@Liitebulb]

It's very stuffy actually. Not at all chill or happy

[@manuelorozco7760]

It’s a cinephiles dream to attend the Oscars. But for me it’s thrilling but also intimidating to be in a room not just with these people. But also these either longtime icons or trending with the internet celebs.

[@Wiantjie1989]

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.😁😁😁😁😁

[@deirdreosullivan7156]

Lifelong friends since silkwood..Meryl is a generous actress supports her co-starring actors/actresses in movies. It's been said more than a few times. How it should be ..acting off of each other is extremely important to the story in a movie..this is why Meryl is so amazing in all her movies..she engages with the whole cast of characters in relation to her part..instead of just doing her role..she understands the importance of the opposite roles bouncing off each other no matter if its a new unknown or another well known never ever a bad movie when she's present

[@michaelfellenz7287]

Cher won because she Is a great actress. Plain and simple,she was over looked for Mask and she deserved It.

[@michaelfellenz7287]

+9th Marquess Sometimes in life all the stars are lined up in your favor. Like a basketball team gets gets a missing piece to win a championship. I have loved CHER since 11 over 35 years now. Also the reaction from the crowd makes me kinda tear up. She has always been and under dog. Singing acting TV whatever. So Its nice to see people except you and a few be happy for some one. This Is a stupid ass conversation anyway. Its not CHER"s fault Glenn Close does not have and Oscar. MOVE ON!!!!

[@victorcoutinho408]

Michael Fellenz Cher is not about actress and Mask is a tear jerker.

[@hardsam68]

Mask has nothing to do with this lolzys

[@ranmsessalas5211]

Glenn Close was robbed, she is still iconic in this role while Cher don’t.

[@lorraineb.4698]

She was awesome in "Mask"

[@yoni5570]

1:34. Meryl. My fave reaction by someone who didn't win, ever.

[@shihlin1]

At 0:56, Meryl looks gorgeous in the audience, the best she's looked! Cher has a worried look on her face bc she knows she's up against four outstanding performances (I saw them all). Actually anyone who saw Sally Kirkland in "Anna" will remember her performance, but not enough people saw that movie.

[@TigerzLionzPistonzWingz]

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 I think the feel-good aspect of Moonstruck was a deciding factor even though Close's performance was unquestioned. I've always loved Cher's acting chops, as most comedians really do rise to task of serious Oscar worthy performances. In a perfect world the 1987 Best Female Actor should've been a tie.

[@paulvoorhies8821]

Close was in a completely different league. She deserved it 100%!!

[@albertpeterson5585]

Meryl Streep was out of her seat applauding before anyone else! Such class!

[@avantgarde1226]

Sally Kirkland literally fakes a smile.

[@juancarlosucedaperez3815]

Because Cher didn't deserve it. Glenn Close should have been the winner.

[@filipzawistowski4390]

@@juancarlosucedaperez3815 Moonstruck is a beautiful film and Cher's performance was wonderful. Leave it out.

[@juancarlosucedaperez3815]

@@filipzawistowski4390 Glenn's performance was more... MORE complex than Cher's one

[@Micho55]

@@juancarlosucedaperez3815 And you know she felt this way about it... how?

[@MeredithWaters]

No one deserved this more than Cher! For once the Academy gets it right. And Meryl Streep was on her feet showing her support for it.

[@victorcoutinho408]

Eledhwen not really.

[@B1uelamp]

I really love how Meryl jumps out of her seat and shows so much love for her 💕

[@fer-nando-machado]

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.

[@Becks.V.]

I luv Cher. Glenn Close should've won this Oscar. And Cher should've won best Actress for her role in "Mask" playing Rusty Dennis she was phenomenal.

[@jessicawesthues5071]

Meryl's reaction is the best! She seems so genuinely happy for Cher

[@wheninrome345]

Cher deserved this Oscar. But so did Glenn Close. But she knew she didn't stand a chance of winning that year. The media hyped up this win that entire season. But Glenn Close's performance that year was unforgettable and still is.

[@1958mlvc]

Well I guess you told them (sarcasm)!

[@Rotationbug]

Cher don't need any award to prove her talent. she's a Legend!

[@cristinaaguilan7397]

Meryl Streep reaction is so admirable! She’s a genuine-unselfish actress! I wish to watch Meryl Streep, Cher and Susan Sarandon in one project!

[@manuelorozco7760]

I would picture them as a trio of villainesses

[@Ken15643]

She is so real to her soul. It is always so fun to watch her achieve a lifelong goal, and to be truly grateful.

[@luthqrs]

meryl streep jumping up with excitement when cher wins is so adorable i could cry

[@VincentDanielT]

Apparently this standing ovation, (which never happens at the Oscars anymore), acknowledges Cher's amazing talent. She completely deserved this prestigious award!

[@juancarlosucedaperez3815]

So you're saying that Cher is more talented and skilled than Meryl Streep, for example. Just when Meryl Streep won her third Oscar she received a standing ovation... and Cher won just one (even unfair) and she gets that ovation... 😂😂😂😂.

[@TheJellymonty]

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.

[@combivan4346]

What an incredible artist Cher is. Amazing, really. She’s done it all.

[@savetheplanet2982]

Such a great lineup! Lovely actresses that year, the lot of them!

[@miami05333]

1:34 Meryl's the coolest...genuinely happy for Cher being the winner. Love her for that. :)

[@Roman-ez4hq]

Damn Meryl is BEAUTIFUL

[@trentsuter6372]

Glenn Close was robbed. Simply a brilliant performance in Fatal Attraction. She deserved the Oscar that year

[@MarkPitch-le5hw]

Oscar is meaningless

[@olivervanburen704]

I loved Moonstruck and Cher. She did a really great job along with the cast. She is beautiful then and today. Well-deserved Oscar.

[@singer34109]

Kirklands eyeroll reaction was big enough to orbit the earth

[@aliciacoburg155]

I would have given it to Glenn Close, she did a fabulous job in Fatal Attraction

[@guttaboy44]

I agree, Close's performance in Fatal Attraction is a defining role and is still talked about to this day.

[@ranmsessalas5211]

Who remember and still talking about Cher’s role? Nobody but about Glenn’s until the present :(

[@Becks.V.]

I've always thought Cher should of got some recognition for playing Rocky Dennis Mum in "Mask." I think Glenn Close should of won here. I watched "Moonstruck" for the first time last year and though Cher is an amazing actress, Glenn should of won this Oscar.

[@da96103]

And this was the beginning of the Glenn Close horror which continued in 2019.

[@richardmayora1289]

The horror started much earlier. Close should have won for Garp.

[@TheRealAntolix]

Hopefully she will win for Sunset Boulevard :-)

[@davisonronald3877]

Very sad

[@douglastrazzare3298]

Peter O'Toole never won, either. The same for Richard Burton.

[@paulcolville5972]

Yes deffo should've won for The Wife.

[@eddjoey]

people claiming Glenn Close was robbed clearly: a) haven't seen the rest of the nominees b) have no idea how awards season worked back then (and still does) Being generous Glenn was most likely 3rd at best. Holly Hunter won all the critics awards that year, Sally Kirkland surprisingly won the Golden Globe over Glenn (which at the time was the most important precursor of the season) thanks to a very clever campaign, Cher had among other things: *the advantage of being in not only a Best Picture nominee that also won 2 more Oscars, also had Witches of Eastwick and Suspect that year *she was at the top of stardom not only as actress, but also as singer, because around that time (november 10, 1987) her 18th album was released and people knew her since her days with Sonny Bono *had the factor of being snubbed for Mask in 85, for which she won the Best Actress prize at Cannes *was a previous nominee for Silkwood *worked with directors such as Mike Nichols, Robert Altman and Peter Bogdanovich, so clearly Hollywood was not going to resist the opportunity to validate her as serious actress. so this nomination and win didn't come out of nowhere and as iconic Glenn's performance is (and to be clear, i really like), she was not going to win for a role so unsympathetic in a movie that was rather divisive at the time regardless of being a box office hit, a lot of people truly hated Fatal Attraction and that was decisive.

[@davidclark8543]

Well thought & fair. Only basing on who was best & not your other crucial factors, Glenn Close would've won for the acting performance alone. The unsympathetic, thriller downer of Fatal Attraction definitely affected her chances compared to the romantic, feel-good Moonstruck & Cher's top of the world run she was enjoying

[@christinerandenberg4076]

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.

[@DIETRICHCICCONE]

The reason Cher has had such a long career is because she's a sweet, talented person. CHER GOLD : )

[@distinguishedflyer]

This is one of the best ever line-ups in this category - had any of them won I don't think there'd be too much complaining by anybody (OK, maybe in the comments here).

[@DavidVarkonyi]

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 time! Despite the changing of the ending her performance is still amazing to this day!

[@jlouis4407]

She said “I want to thank everyone I worked on with the movie.” She was nervous, so cute.

[@ericpotenza9812]

Paul Newman such a timeless gentleman.

[@franiasoliman1782]

meryl and cher's friendship is the best thing ever

[@marcellp495]

OMFG MERYL JUMPED LOL

[@keepsake13121981]

+Marcel Parmenas i absolutely loved meryl's reaction, she was genuinely happy for her friend

[@jmnny85]

Love! that Cher won,Meryl is so genuine and nice and Cher's then boyfriend Rob was so hot!

[@aquarian6004]

Omg! was from Olivia Colman winning best actress and Glen Close was nominated, she was also nominated here. Mindblowing.

[@debbeborders5762]

Cher, you have always been somebody.

[@Blanca-sp1zk]

Eso es ser humilde ,la mas grande cualidad y antinatural en el ser humano y muchas veces no encontrada en casi madie. Ella no se cree mas que las demas sabe que es buena trabaja haciendo lo mejor y la nominan es ella cantante y gana un Oscar!! Y tuvo otras oportunidades pero en esta vez le tocó.Tal vez se siente que no la aceptan del todo siempre hay trabas en su camino.Pero que se sienta que ahora en 2024 esta en los corazones de muchisima gente aunque no seamos rockeros.Recien fue instalada en HOF ,que es eso? Se llama envidia ,ella es una gran mujer porque cultiva la cualidad mas grande del maestro Jesucristo : la humildad.Siempre seras una triunfadora ,te abrazo y te amo desde Perú ❤❤❤

[@dannyramirez6931]

lovely Meryl Streep... really happy for you friend Cher win

[@pyapyaye]

I can't stop singing 'Believe' when Cher start speaking.

[@wilburwilbur7241]

Who won? Cher for Moonstruck. Who should win? Glenn Close for Fatal Attraction

[@sassygirl4728]

Just saw Moonstruck. That movie did not age well. It's a joke.

[@juanucedaperez9614]

Snap out of it!! The only good (and lame) line Cher could have said in that movie. Her performance was average... she cried like Mary Pickford in Coquette (Nobody believes her crying, so overreacting). Glenn Close should have won for giving one of the most complex and unbelievable performances in film's history. What happened to Meryl Streep?? She is one of my favorite actresses, but come on, Meryl!!! You were quite better than Cher... If Close didn't won, you should have been the winner!!!!

[@Micho55]

@@juanucedaperez9614 Calm down dude, you don't need to agree with the academy on everything. Close had many campy moments on Fatal Attraction, but I'm not gonna act like a cunt because I disagree with people who think otherwise.

[@richardscott4318]

She says her first film was with Meryl Streep. She is wrong. Her first film was 1981's "Come back to the 5 and dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean." If you want to get really down to it, her first feature was with sonny in 1967's "Good Times."

[@stella82003]

In my opinion Glen Close deserved the Oscar.