When it comes to Hollywood power couples, talent runs deep – but for some, Oscar gold is a shared achievement. While many actors and filmmakers dream of taking home the coveted Academy Award, a rare few have done it alongside their spouses. Here, we take a look at some of the most iconic Oscar-winning duos in Tinseltown history.
Paul Newman & Joanne Woodward
Paul Newman finally won his Best Actor Oscar for The Color of Money in 1986 after seven nominations. But the real star power couple moment came in 1958 when Joanne Woodward won Best Actress for The Three Faces of Eve – the same year the two stars tied the knot.
Frances McDormand & Joel Coen
Married since 1984, Frances McDormand and Joel Coen are a force to be reckoned with in Hollywood. Joel, along with his brother Ethan Coen, has four Oscars to his name, including one for Fargo and three for No Country for Old Men. Frances herself has scored four Oscars as well – three for Best Actress in Fargo, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, and Nomadland, and one for producing the Best Picture winner, Nomadland.
These power couples prove that success is even sweeter when shared, and their combined talent has left a lasting legacy in the world of cinema.
