Tweens and teens have always graced the red carpet as Oscars kids. Some have accompanied their parents while others have been in the running for Oscars.
WATCH: The Iconic Oscars’ Statuette
This year, nine-year-old Jacob Tremblay will root for his co-stars in the highly acclaimed film, Room, as the youngest star on the carpet. As we anxiously await this year’s winners, let’s take a moment to honor Oscars kids from the past.
Anna Paquin, 1994
Source: Getty
Anna Paquin won ‘Best Supporting Actress’ for her role in The Piano. Here’s the best part–she was only 11!
Abigail Breslin and Jaden Smith, 2007
Source: MTV
In 2007, ten-year-old Abigail Breslin celebrated her nomination for ‘Best Supporting Actress’ in Little Miss Sunshine. She also presented with a very adorable Jaden Smith.
Leonardo DiCaprio, 1994
Source: Imgur.com
Leonardo DiCaprio is no stranger to the Oscars. However, when he was just 19, he received his first Oscars nomination for ‘Best Supporting Actor’ in What’s Eating Gilbert Grape. And yes, that is a tweenish Elijah Wood standing next to him.
Hailee Steinfeld, 2011
Source: Getty
Hailee Steinfeld walked the red carpet as a nominee for ‘Best Supporting Actress’ in True Grit.
Saoirse Ronan, 2008
Source: Getty
At 13, Saoirse Ronan received a nomination for ‘Best Supporting Actress’ in Atonement.
Watch the Oscars LIVE on February 28, 2016, at 7pm eastern/6pm central/4pm pacific.