For a long time, the Oscars treated international films like they were politely waiting outside the main event. They had their own category, their own spotlight, and very rarely got invited into the Best Picture conversation. But every once in a while, a film came along that was just too good to ignore.

Peg Entwistle was a rising Broadway actress whose Hollywood dreams ended in tragedy in 1932 when her death beneath the Hollywood sign became one of the industry’s most haunting legends.

Natalie Wood rose to Hollywood fame in films like West Side Story before her mysterious 1981 death near Catalina Island sparked decades of questions—reopening the case many times.

The Oscars are supposed to celebrate movies—but every once in a while, the most memorable moment of the night isn’t a scene from a film. It’s the speech that comes after someone takes the stage clutching that golden statue. From historic milestones to chaotic bursts of joy, here are some of the most unforgettable acceptance speeches in Oscar history.

Nirvana is one of the best-known bands to ever exist—for better or for worse. Whether as the object of genuine affection or the subject of derision for their fame, “selling out,” or their personal problems, the band’s output has spoken for itself, and stands the test of time even three decades later. In their short time together, Nirvana accomplished a lot—despite burning bright and flaming out when their leading man met an untimely end.

With a career spanning decades, many of us grew up with Robin Williams. Whether it was Mork & Mindy, Dead Poets Society, or Jumanji, Williams’ frenetic charm and his ability to jump between the hilarious and the heart-wrenching made him an unforgettable part of our lives. When we lost Robin Williams, we lost a little bit of brightness in the world, but we’ll never forget the laughter and joy he brought us. However, there’s so much more to Williams’ story than his most memorable parts or his tragic end—and these facts are proof.