Briefing: And the Oscar goes to — wait, why is it called an Oscar?
Strategic angle: The Academy Awards officially adopted the 'Oscars' nickname in 1939. But who is Oscar, and who started calling them that? We may never know.
Editorial Staff
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Updated 4 months ago
The nickname 'Oscars' was adopted in 1939.
The origins of the name remain unclear.
Several legends exist regarding the name's origin.