Oscars: Red Carpet, Live Coverage, Winners and More
Get the latest news on the Oscars from nominations to winners and stunning red carpet arrivals.
people.comHere are the latest notable updates about the Academy Award statue:
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The Oscar statue remains the gold-plated symbol of the Academy Awards, with the standard design by Stefano Soli (the “Knight, holding a crusader’s sword standing on a reel of film”). There were no official changes to its design announced for the upcoming ceremony as of the latest reports.[2][5]
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2026 Oscar coverage emphasized the ceremony’s full slate of winners and red-carpet moments, with multiple outlets listing winners across acting, directing, and technical categories, but no announcements of statue redesigns or alternative presentations tied to the trophy itself.[4][8]
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Historical notes on the statue include a famous 2000 incident where 55 Oscars were stolen and later remade, but those events pertain to past security decisions and do not reflect current trophy design or awarding practices. The Academy later adjusted shipping and security protocols in response.[1]
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Contemporary discussions around the statue focus on the ceremony’s ceremonies, presentations, and acceptance speeches rather than changes to the statuette itself. For instance, recent live coverage highlights winners and moments rather than modifications to the trophy.[9][2]
Illustration: The Oscar statuette is a gold-plated figure standing on a reel of film, representing a knight holding a crusader’s sword, and remains the recognizable centerpiece of the awards night.[2]
Would you like a brief timeline of key Oscar statue-related events (e.g., the 2000 heist and security changes) or a quick summary of this year’s winners and notable moments?[1][2]