Ellen Degeneres's Iconic Oscar Selfie Celebrates a Decade

It has been a decade since Ellen Degeneres made headlines by sharing a famous selfie filled with A-List celebrities during the 2014 Oscars broadcast.

In the iconic photo, Degeneres was able to fit Meryl Streep, Bradley Cooper, Jared Leto, Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts, Jennifer Lawrence, Kevin Spacey, Lupita Nyong’o, and Channing Tatum all in one frame.

Looking back at this moment and the familiar faces captured in it is like opening a time capsule. Some of the individuals in the photograph have continued to work steadily over the years. However, for others like Kevin Spacey, who was dismissed from “House of Cards” in 2018 following sexual misconduct allegations during the #MeToo movement, their circumstances have significantly changed.

On the other hand, Bradley Cooper has solidified his presence at the Oscars since receiving a supporting actor nomination for “American Hustle” in 2014. Over the past decade, he has garnered multiple Oscar nominations and will once again grace the stage at the upcoming Academy Awards as a nominee for “Maestro” – a film in which he served as director, producer, and lead actor.

Lawrence was also nominated for her role in "American Hustle" and went on to receive another Oscar nomination the next year for her performance in "Joy." She has continued to appear in a film every year since then, while also becoming a mother along the way.

Leto won an Oscar in that same year for his performance in "Dallas Buyers Club," while Nyong'o also won for her role in "12 Years a Slave." Leto has since taken on roles in various blockbuster movies, starred in the 2022 mini-series "WeCrashed," and has remained dedicated to his rock band 30 Seconds to Mars.

Ellen DeGeneres at the final taping for "The Ellen DeGeneres Show."

Ellen DeGeneres at the final taping for"The Ellen DeGeneres Show."

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Degeneres at the time was still hosting her long-running daytime talk show “The Ellen Degeneres Show,” which aired its final episode in 2022 after 19 years.

At the time of taking the selfie, Jolie and Pitt were still a couple. They later got married in a private ceremony at their French chateau, but have since divorced and are currently involved in legal battles. Despite this, Pitt won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor in 2020 for his role in “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.”

In 2014, Meryl Streep set a new record by receiving her 18th Oscar nomination for her performance in “August: Osage County.” This record became Ellen Degeneres's leverage when she asked Streep to help her achieve another record for the most retweets, which was inspired by the famous selfie.

Streep lost out to Cate Blanchett that year but the selfie wound up generating 2.7 million retweets and two million likes, and it remains one of pop culture’s starriest images to date.

Editor's P/S:

The article is a fascinating exploration of the passage of time and the transformations that have occurred in the lives of the celebrities captured in the iconic 2014 Oscars selfie. It highlights how some have continued to flourish, while others have faced challenges or experienced significant changes in their circumstances. The article serves as a reminder that even the most seemingly glamorous and untouchable individuals are subject to the same ups and downs of life as everyone else.

The selfie also serves as a snapshot of a particular moment in time, capturing the zeitgeist of a specific era. It is a testament to the power of social media and the way it can instantly connect people around the world. The image has become an enduring symbol of the star power and camaraderie that can exist within the entertainment industry, even as the individuals depicted continue to evolve and navigate their own unique journeys.