Hollywood’s Oscar-Winning Duos

Frances McDormand and Joel Coen: Joel Coen, alongside his brother Ethan, has won six Oscars. He directed his wife, Frances McDormand, to a Best Actress win in 'Fargo' (1996).

Nicolas Cage and Patricia Arquette: The actor and actress, married from 1995 to 2001, each earned Oscar wins. 

Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward: Paul Newman, who passed away in 2008, earned 12 Oscar nominations, winning three.

Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones: Michael Douglas, married to Catherine Zeta-Jones since 2000, has two Oscars: Best Actor for 'Wall Street.

Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh: Vivien Leigh won both Oscars she was nominated for: Best Actress for 'Gone with the Wind' (1940).

Javier Bardem and Penélope Cruz: Javier Bardem and Penélope Cruz aren't just a Hollywood power couple, they're both Oscar winners.

Kate Winslet and Sam Mendes: Kate Winslet and Sam Mendes, married from 2003 to 2011, each won an Oscar.

Christopher Nolan and Emma Thomas: Christopher Nolan and Emma Thomas won an Oscar together in 2024 when 'Oppenheimer' (2023) earned Best Picture.

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie: Angelina Jolie won an Oscar for 'Girl, Interrupted' (1999), and her exes didn't miss out either.

Billy Bob Thornton and Angelina Jolie: Then there's Billy Bob Thornton, who scored an Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay with 'Sling Blade' (1996).

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