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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 StaffMarch 13, 20261 min read

The nickname 'Oscars' was adopted in 1939.

The origins of the name remain unclear.

Several legends exist regarding the name's origin.