Little Gold Men by Vanity Fair
Little Gold Men by Vanity Fair
Vanity Fair
How to Win an Oscar
51 minutes Posted Nov 12, 2026 at 10:00 am.
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Winning an Oscar takes a whole lot more than putting on a great performance – it also takes a great campaign. This week, VF Features Editor Hillary Busis joins Rebecca and John to trace the evolution of the modern Oscar campaign, from the cutthroat tactics of the ‘90s to the multimillion-dollar operations of today. The group also revisits their favorite moments from Oscar campaign history before offering some unsolicited advice to this year’s contenders.
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