Michael Caulfield was working as a photographer for the Associated Press at the time. I respect tradition of course, but everybody and everything deserves to be laughed at from time to time." So rebellious, at a traditional occasion like the Oscars. "It was a very nice surprise," he told Vogue. Her accessories were a trail of eggs, that she "laid" as she walked down the red carpet.ījörk had worn Pejoksi's designs before – including a dramatic pink organza concertina-style dress to the Cannes Festival the previous year – but even he didn't know she would wear his swan design until he saw the pictures the next day. It was a crystal-encrusted body stocking surrounded by a puff of white tulle, with a long neck that draped around her own, the orange beak resting on her chest. Has the Oscars really faced up to its race problem?īut the biggest shock that night, 20 years ago – and the most memorable moment of the 73rd Academy Awards – happened outside the auditorium, on the red carpet, when the Icelandic musician Björk appeared wearing a dress that resembled a swan. When Marcia Gay Harden beat out frontrunner Kate Hudson for best supporting actress, it was a rare moment of surprise.
Bookmakers' favourite Gladiator won best picture, disappointing those hoping for an upset with Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. Julia Roberts completed her awards sweep for Erin Brockovich, taking home the statuette for best actress. Much about the 2001 Oscars ceremony played out as expected.