34 Photos That Perfectly Sum Up What the Oscars Looked Like 10 Years Ago

Updated on 2/26/2017 at 8:00 PM

This year's Oscars are almost here, and with La La Land, Moonlight, and Manchester by the Sea leading the pack, it's going to be a stiff competition. We're gearing up for the big night by looking back at what the Academy Awards looked like in 2007. Despite it being 10 years ago, the ceremony was definitely one for the books. Beyoncé and Jennifer Hudson took the stage for an amazing performance of Dreamgirls' "Love You I Do", and Helen Mirren struck gold, nabbing the trophy for best actress for her performance in The Queen. Ryan Gosling was joined by his mom, Donna, and sister Mandi, and during a recent stop on The Graham Norton Show, Ryan revealed that he asked Meryl Streep to compliment his mom's "beehive" hairdo so she would feel better about it. Keep reading to see the "beehive" in question and plenty of other fun moments from the 2007 Oscars.

Leonardo DiCaprio looked dapper in a black suit.

Beyoncé and Jennifer Hudson performed "Love You I Do" from Dreamgirls.

Helen Mirren won best actress for her performance in The Queen.

Will Smith had the support of wife Jada and their son Jaden.

Nicole Kidman snapped a photo with Abigail Breslin.

George Clooney made a debonair appearance.

Celine Dion took the stage for an amazing performance of "I Knew I Loved You."

Nicole Kidman and Meryl Streep cuddled up on the red carpet.

Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt held hands on stage.

Steven Spielberg took a photo of Ellen DeGeneres and Clint Eastwood.

Maggie Gyllenhaal and Peter Sarsgaard exchanged loving looks on the red carpet.

Jennifer Hudson snagged an Oscar for best supporting actress for her role in Dreamgirls.

Mark Wahlberg and wife Rhea Durham couldn't stop smiling.

Marc Anthony snapped a photo of his then-pregnant wife Jennifer Lopez.

Jessica Biel and James McAvoy took the stage together to present an award.

Queen Latifah joined John Travolta in presenting the award for best original song.

BFFs Beyoncé and Gwyneth Paltrow shared a laugh on the red carpet.

Forest Whitaker hit the press room after winning best performance by an actor for his role in The Last King of Scotland.

Cameron Diaz showed off her brunette 'do.

Tobey Maguire and Jennifer Meyer stuck together on the red carpet.

Celine Dion and Kate Winslet linked up on the red carpet.

Jack Nicholson and Diane Keaton presented the best picture award to The Departed.

Cate Blanchett chatted with Ryan Gosling and his mom.

Leonardo DiCaprio and Mark Wahlberg got silly in the audience.

Penélope Cruz was joined by her beautiful sister, Mónica.

Martin Scorsese showed off his trophy for best director for The Departed in the press room.

Isla Fisher and Sacha Baron Cohen made a lovely pair on the red carpet.

Naomi Watts and Robert Downey Jr. presented an award together.

Host Ellen DeGeneres brought on the laughs on stage.

Jack Black, John C. Reilly, and Will Ferrell hit the stage for a performance.

Reese Witherspoon presented Forest Whitaker with the award for best actor in a leading role for his performance in The Last King of Scotland.

Spider-Man costars Tobey Maguire and Kirsten Dunst presented an award together.

Steve Carell brought along his wife, Nancy.

Ryan Gosling hit the red carpet with his mom, Donna, and sister Mandi.