Humphrey Bogart was known for many iconic roles throughout the 30s and 40s, such as “The Maltese Falcon” and “Casablanca.” As one of the most beloved and respected leading men of his time, one might even call him the Leonardo DiCaprio of his generation. This made the day he died all the more painful.
The ceremony was attended by some of Hollywood’s biggest stars, including Hepburn, Tracy, Judy Garland, David Niven, Ronald Reagan, James Mason, Bette Davis, Danny Kaye, Joan Fontaine, Marlene Dietrich, James Cagney, Errol Flynn, Gregory Peck, Gary Cooper, Billy Wilder and studio head Jack L. Warner.
Sidney Poitier Wins an Oscar
On April 13, 1964, history was made at the 36th Academy Awards in Santa Monica, California. Sidney Poitier won the Oscar for Best Actor for his role in "Lilies of the Field." This was a monumental moment for the African American community as it was the first time an African American man won the Academy Award for a lead performance. Poitier's win ushered in a drastic change in Hollywood.
Prior to that win, the actor had been nominated for an Oscar for his role in "The Defiant Ones" in 1958. That too was a historical moment as it was the first time an African American male lead was nominated. Needless to say, his subsequent win in 1964 totally blew that out of the water. In the early days of 2022, Sidney Poitier sadly passed away leaving behind a legendary memory.
Madonna's 'Material Girl' is Released
Just a year before the Queen of Pop, Madonna wed her reclusive Hollywood hunk, Penn, she broke the charts with her hit "Material Girl." The song was an anthem for girls around the world and still might be to this very day. Fans were blown away by the music video which had Madonna her iconic pink dress, iced with diamond jewelry.
The video was done as an homage to Marylin Monroe's, hit song "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friends". The video incorporated the same designs and colors as the original but, of course with a more modern spin.
Elvis Presley Enlists
The King of Rock and Roll was at the peak of his career when he decided to drop everything and enlist in the U.S. military. Between 1958 and 1960, Presley joined his fellow Americans on the ground and even turned down a position in the special forces as an entertainer for the troops.
In this picture, Presley is pictured on a German military base between 1958 and 1960. Those were two pivotal years for the singer. Not only did military life affect him directly, but he also hugely impacted his career. Suddenly the older generations gained a lot more respect for him, securing a very prosperous but different career after his release. During this time he also, unfortunately, got hooked on stimulants and barbiturates. This eventually led to his overdose.
Demi Moore and Bruce Willis Spotted at a Broadway Play
Yet another tumultuous Hollywood marriage- Demi Moore and Bruce Willis. The couple met in 1987 at a screening of the movie "Stakeout" - a film that starred Emilio Estevez (her fiance at the time). The two hit it off instantly and just four months later tied the knot - Vegas-style. The couple ended up having three kids together; Rumer, Scout, and Tallulah.
By 1998, the couple had separated and by 2000 they had officially filed for divorce. While they may not be together anymore, these two have demonstrated some very fine co-parenting skills. This is no easy feat, especially in Hollywood.