Cher Wins Best Actress | 60th Oscars (1988) 

I love Meryl Streeps reaction when she loses! She actually looks happier than when she wins!!!

Meryl seemed happier that Cher won than Cher did

So cool how Meryl Streep is so happy, that her friend Cher, won the Oscar.

FUN FACT: Cher had two songs in Billboard Top 20 when she won the Oscar. A multi-talented icon indeed.

Judging by the audience reaction, Cher was certainly a popular Oscar nominee and winner in 1988.

Meryl Streep jump to her feet to congratulate her friend CHER I thought that was so lovely and genuine

Yes, Meryl Streep's reaction was great. But Glenn Close also reacted extremely classy and elegantly! She's such a wonderful lady! I hope she wins an Oscar soon, she deserves it so much!

Cher really wanted to win so badly you could see it in her eyes. Meryl Streep is one of a kind, classy beyond words. I simply love both of them.

"I don't think this means that I am somebody, but... I guess I'm on my way" This will forever be my favorite line from an Oscar acceptance speech.

SNAP OUT OF IT!

oh my god meryl streep looks pretty.

Hahaha, I laughed at 1:32, when Sally Kirkland got furious that she had lost and then made a fake smile and claped.

I love Meryl´s reaction so much. She is a great human being.

Everyone’s talking about Cher and Meryl Streep and I’m over here like, “DAMN, Paul Newman was such a friggin Stud 🔥 🔥

She looks gorgeous. That gown is as show-stopping and distinctively Cher, as well-deserved and fabulous as her golden Academy Award.

Just the fact that Cher (age 41 at the time) and Nicholas Cage (age 23) were able to pull off a romantic couple so convincingly, makes me think they both deserved Academy Awards.

Cher was great and she deserved it. She deserves the credit. But Glenn Close just had an even better performance in my opinion. Glenn NEVER won an Oscar. It's a fucking crime. She truly is one of the best actresses ever!

i love what she says "i dont think that this means that i am somebody, but i guess i'm on my way"

Cher is 75 today and still rockin' the house!

How can you not love Cher? She is one of the most talented actresses, singers ever

Glenn Close in Fatal Attraction had the most riveting and thought-provoking performance that year, in my humble opinion. She was so good as Alex Forrest I think she scared off the Academy members.

This is exactly why I love Cher. To me, she is the definition of “what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger” and she’s the embodiment of triumph, perseverance, and strength. I look up to her so much and hope to one day have the amount of courage, strength, and joy in living that she has.

As great as she was in "Moonstruck", I think the real reason why the Academy gave Cher the Oscar was to make up for not giving it to her for "Mask".

I adore Moonstruck and Cher's performance in it. I still watch it once a year. It has stood the test of time.

Who’s here after watching her vogue video talking about the time she said “sh*t while walking up the stairs? Like if so😂🤣😂

meryl was so sweet here

Ah Mr Paul Newman , just gorgeous . R.I.P .

All of the nominees were so good. But Cher is epic. Loved her speech and that Streep was so happy for her.

Paul Newman even oozes charm, confidence and charisma when he's presenting an Oscar!

Cher was my very first celebrity crush when I was just 4 years old and saw her on The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour. Mom watched the show regularly, and after noticing Cher, I would pester my parents asking them when the show was coming on TV again. Loved their music as well.

Love Cher! She was fantastic in Moonstruck! Very deserving! Meryl and Cher are still great friends!

her last line was so beautiful and humbling.

Glenn Close’s performance in Fatal Attraction was absolutely iconic. People still talk about the “bunny boiler” to this day. Cher is fantastic, but Glenn Close deserved it more this year.

You can really feel the love for her in that room.I mean you can't blame them! Love her

Cher is such an incredible actress ! She really deserved this oscar (and she needs to do more movies !)

seriously...can we talk about that reaction on Sally Kirkland's face when Cher is announced the winner...the shade of it all...

Cher was good in Moonstruck, but Glenn Close should've won. People are still talking about her performance in Fatal Attraction.

I think Cher deserves the Oscar. People often belittle the performance of actors in comedies.

Still Glenn’s finest performance after all these years. I understand Cher’s win but Glenn should have.

Cher was the crowd favorite as they exploded into cheers and applause when the gorgeous and elegant Paul Newman announced her as the winner. This “at home” movie lover was also thrilled to see her win. She was also excellent in “Silkwood,” the movie referenced in her acceptance speech in which she acted with Meryl Streep and Kurt Russell. That film should also be on every movie lover’s must watch list. I’m glad Oscar said “Take Me Home,” Cher. 🎶🎬❤️🎬🎶

Meryl looks so happy for her friend :)

Sally Kirkland literally fakes a smile.

Cher always said that the mid 1980s was the happiest time of her life: Hit records, hit movies, the Oscar, and a boyfriend she was absolutely crazy about (the "Bagel Boy"...seen @3:25).

the way Cher acknowledges the lady who taught her accent for the movie, her peer actresses and her bond with Meryl Streep from 82's Silkwood goes to show this woman has always been a feminist.

Watching this in 2021 during the pandemic. The atmosphere in the room is just so natural & happy. Full of happy and real people. Life was so much easier back then in many ways. Wish I could turn back time. ❤️

Cher and Meryl!! The love is REAL. I adore them both, even if Cher is like within my soul.

Sally Kirkland was shading like hell at 1:34... no saving it, girl lol

Paul Newman should have won an Oscar for being soooo good looking! That was when Cher was going with the bagel boy!

Glenn Close was robbed. Simply a brilliant performance in Fatal Attraction. She deserved the Oscar that year

Cher deserved the Oscar, Moonstruck is an incredible movie and she was magnificent in it and so was Nicholas Cage

Cher won because she Is a great actress. Plain and simple,she was over looked for Mask and she deserved It.

1:34 Meryl's the coolest...genuinely happy for Cher being the winner. Love her for that. :)

I luv Cher. Glenn Close should've won this Oscar. And Cher should've won best Actress for her role in "Mask" playing Rusty Dennis she was phenomenal.

I love Cher and I love her in Moonstruck. But if Glen Close wasn't a guaranteed win that year I don't know what was. It's unbelievable but I think the feel-good aspect of Moonstruck was a deciding factor even though Close's performance was unquestioned. I've always loved Cher's acting chops, as most comedians really do rise to task of serious Oscar worthy performances. In a perfect world the 1987 Best Female Actor should've been a tie.

people claiming Glenn Close was robbed clearly: a) haven't seen the rest of the nominees b) have no idea how awards season worked back then (and still does) Being generous Glenn was most likely 3rd at best. Holly Hunter won all the critics awards that year, Sally Kirkland surprisingly won the Golden Globe over Glenn (which at the time was the most important precursor of the season) thanks to a very clever campaign, Cher had among other things: *the advantage of being in not only a Best Picture nominee that also won 2 more Oscars, also had Witches of Eastwick and Suspect that year *she was at the top of stardom not only as actress, but also as singer, because around that time (november 10, 1987) her 18th album was released and people knew her since her days with Sonny Bono *had the factor of being snubbed for Mask in 85, for which she won the Best Actress prize at Cannes *was a previous nominee for Silkwood *worked with directors such as Mike Nichols, Robert Altman and Peter Bogdanovich, so clearly Hollywood was not going to resist the opportunity to validate her as serious actress. so this nomination and win didn't come out of nowhere and as iconic Glenn's performance is (and to be clear, i really like), she was not going to win for a role so unsympathetic in a movie that was rather divisive at the time regardless of being a box office hit, a lot of people truly hated Fatal Attraction and that was decisive.

Cher don't need any award to prove her talent. she's a Legend!

I really love how Meryl jumps out of her seat and shows so much love for her 💕

1:34. Meryl. My fave reaction by someone who didn't win, ever.

And this was the beginning of the Glenn Close horror which continued in 2019.

There`s no one more genuine and authentic celebrity than Cher. Never has been, never will be.

At 0:56, Meryl looks gorgeous in the audience, the best she's looked! Cher has a worried look on her face bc she knows she's up against four outstanding performances (I saw them all). Actually anyone who saw Sally Kirkland in "Anna" will remember her performance, but not enough people saw that movie.

Cher deserved this Oscar. But so did Glenn Close. But she knew she didn't stand a chance of winning that year. The media hyped up this win that entire season. But Glenn Close's performance that year was unforgettable and still is.

I love Cher but Glenn Close was brilliant in fatal attraction. This was a “body of work” Oscar and that’s ok

I’m a big fan of Meryl Streep, Glenn Close, and Holly Hunter….but I have to say that Cher was pretty extraordinary in this movie. Of course Meryl and Holly have won Oscars, but it’s criminal that Glenn has never won, especially for Albert Nobbs (I didn’t think too highly of Fatal Attraction; revolting story, and Glenn was over the top).

Moonstruck is like my ultimate guilty pleasure movie. It always makes me think and cry and laugh and get in my feels. LOVE IT! She was so believable as an Italian New Yorker. Oscar well deserved.😁😁😁😁😁

The reason Cher has had such a long career is because she's a sweet, talented person. CHER GOLD : )

Apparently this standing ovation, (which never happens at the Oscars anymore), acknowledges Cher's amazing talent. She completely deserved this prestigious award!

As much as I love Cher and she was great in Moonstruck, but I think Glen deserved this one. I was genuinely frightened when I watched Fatal Attraction and then when she became Cruela Devil she was even more brilliant.

Meryl Streep reaction is so admirable! She’s a genuine-unselfish actress! I wish to watch Meryl Streep, Cher and Susan Sarandon in one project!

I loved Moonstruck and Cher. She did a really great job along with the cast. She is beautiful then and today. Well-deserved Oscar.

Meryl's reaction is the best! She seems so genuinely happy for Cher

Damn Meryl is BEAUTIFUL

No one deserved this more than Cher! For once the Academy gets it right. And Meryl Streep was on her feet showing her support for it.

Paul Newman. Daaaaamn .. best looking man ever.

Glenn really should have won that year, it was her signature performance in an iconic role

OMFG MERYL JUMPED LOL

Who won? Cher for Moonstruck. Who should win? Glenn Close for Fatal Attraction

meryl streep jumping up with excitement when cher wins is so adorable i could cry

Cher should have gotten a nomination and win for Mask! Glenn Close should have gotten this, her performance was terrifying and sad at the same time! Despite the changing of the ending her performance is still amazing to this day!

Paul Newman such a timeless gentleman.

Holly and Sally are obvously no Cher Fans ...

She is so real to her soul. It is always so fun to watch her achieve a lifelong goal, and to be truly grateful.

The most amazing thing is the reaction of Meryl Streep who seams to be even more happier than her friend Cher.

I've always thought Cher should of got some recognition for playing Rocky Dennis Mum in "Mask." I think Glenn Close should of won here. I watched "Moonstruck" for the first time last year and though Cher is an amazing actress, Glenn should of won this Oscar.

Such a great lineup! Lovely actresses that year, the lot of them!

She deserved that. Classic movie ❤️❤️❤️

Meryl is so cute! ♥

Cher is great but the Oscar should have went to Glenn Close for Fatal Attraction. She blew me away with that performance, and she deserved the Oscar more.

my fav part was Meryls' reaction! always love her as she never seems full of herself no matter how famous she is or how many awards she's won or been nominated for!

What an incredible artist Cher is. Amazing, really. She’s done it all.

Glenn Close will likely win for "The Wife" this coming February.

I like Cher, and I even like Moonstruck... but this will go down as one of the biggest injustices in Oscars history. Glenn Close's performance in Fatal Attraction is LEGENDARY.

Stunning and humble. Cher is an amazing actress. She was, is and continues to be the complete package. If only the ageist sexist media and the Western World would just STOP demonizing Woman of a certain age, who challenge the stereotype or myth of if your a woman there is a way to "age gracefully" meaning that you must start looking like a grandmother. It's such a double standard. The BS that in order to be a "beautiful" woman you have to be under 20 and anyone who continues to be "sexy" over 30 is ridiculed and harrassed as if they are doing something wrong by just being true to them selves. Your damned if you do and damned if you don't. When Cher was in her 60s it started and now sadly, pathetically the focus of abuse is on Madonna. Leave these ICONS alone. BUT I do wonder what happened to her hunky boyfriend at the time? Love You Cher. XXX

Glenn Close deserved this Oscar.

I can't stop singing 'Believe' when Cher start speaking.

I would have given it to Glenn Close, she did a fabulous job in Fatal Attraction

lovely Meryl Streep... really happy for you friend Cher win

These comments are trying to reduce Cher into nothing. I've watched both Moonstruck and Fatal Attraction and both Cher and Glenn were amazing in it. They played 2 very different characters. I think in this situation both were equally deserving and it was a matter of taste. Maybe it should have been a tie.

Cher, you have always been somebody.

meryl and cher's friendship is the best thing ever