The Academy Awards bring us glitz and glamour, but they also bring some iconic moments of female empowerment. Here are the 10 best moments for women in Oscars history.

A look back at 10 of the best moments for women at the Oscars 

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Hattie McDaniel, "Trailblazer"

Katharine Hepburn, "Big Winner"

Joan Crawford, "Revenge Queen"

Sacheen Littlefeather, "Stage Invader"

Whoopi Goldberg, "Host extraordinaire"

Björk, "Fashion Icon"

 Halle Berry, "Torchbearer"

Kathryn Bigelow, "Herr Director"

Frances McDormand, "Speech Smasher"

Chloe Zhao, "The New Auteur"

Ahead of the Oscars, take a look back at 10 unforgettable moments for women

Academy Awards: 10 of the most memorable moments for women at the Oscars