Oscar Rebels: 3 Stars Who Turned Down the Top Prize

0:00The latest entertainment headlines and celebrity stories, right here on entertainment and celebrity news today. Winning in Oscar is the top prize in Hollywood, but only three people have ever turned one down. They include a screenwriter in 1936, an actor for his 1971 Best Actor win, and another legend who skipped the 19. 73 ceremony. The Academy Awards began back in 1929 with a small hotel dinner for just 270 guests. They quickly grew into a global event, broadcast first on radio, and now drawing nearly 20 million viewers last year. Dudley Nichols refused his screenplay Oscar for the Informer to protest the film industry's resistance to unionizing writers during tough economic times. He accepted it two years later once the screenwriter's guild formed. George C. Scott won for playing General Patton, but called the Oscars a competition meat market, and said movies hurt true acting compared to theater. He skipped the nomination, and went entirely, sparking debate among old school stars and young actors.

1:03Marlon Brando earned Best Actor for the Godfather, but sent Native American activist Sashine Littlefether to decline it on stage. She highlighted the mistreatment of Native Americans, especially a wounded knee, leaving everyone stunned. Appreciation to our sponsor for backing this episode. Some people meditate. I just lay down and press play. S-O-L-L-I-S-O-L-Pillow.com