If there’s one thing we all know about the Oscars, it’s that it’s a night of glitz and glam where the best of Hollywood is celebrated and awarded. But do you know who the youngest winners of this coveted award are? Well, don’t worry, I got you covered! Let’s take a look at some of Hollywood’s Golden Boys and Girls.

👧 Tatum O’Neal – Age 10 (1974)

The youngest person to ever win an Academy Award still remains Tatum O’Neal. At the tender age of 10, she won the Best Supporting Actress award for her role in “Paper Moon”. This was a huge deal as she was competing against actresses who had decades of experience in the industry. Tatum charmed everyone with her performance, and it paid off. She’s a true inspiration for all the child actors out there!

Young Tatum O'Neal holds her Oscars statuette at the 46th Annual Academy Awards, the night of her historic win.

🎭 Anna Paquin – Age 11 (1994)

Anna Paquin was just 11 years old when she won the Best Supporting Actress award for her role in “The Piano”. She proved that age is just a number when it comes to talent. Her performance in the movie was critically acclaimed, and she delivered her lines flawlessly. This made her the second-youngest person to ever win an Oscar.

Anna Paquin accepts her award for Best Supporting Actress at the 66th Annual Academy Awards.

🏰 Tye Sheridan – Age 13 (2012)

Tye Sheridan may be young, but he’s no stranger to the big screen. At 13 years old, he was nominated for the Best Supporting Actor award for his role in “The Tree of Life”. He didn’t win, but his nomination at such a young age shows how he’s one of the brightest young talents in Hollywood today.

Tye Sheridan at the Cannes Film Festival premiere of his film "The Tree of Life" at age 13

🚀 Haley Joel Osment – Age 12 (2000)

Haley Joel Osment is a household name in Hollywood, thanks to his role in “The Sixth Sense”. At 12 years old, he was nominated for the Best Supporting Actor award for his role in the movie. While he didn’t win, Osment’s performance was nothing short of spectacular. He delivered one of the most memorable lines in movie history – “I see dead people”. Talk about leaving a mark on Hollywood!

A young Haley Joel Osment on the red carpet at the 72nd Annual Academy Awards

🎬 Shirley Temple – Age 6 (1935)

Shirley Temple may not have received an Academy Award for her acting, but she did make history. At just 6 years old, she was awarded a miniature Oscar for her outstanding contribution to the film industry. This award recognized her exceptional talent and how it had helped to boost the morale of the American people during the Great Depression. Shirley was a true icon, and her legacy still lives on today.

Shirley Temple poses with her small Oscar at the 7th Academy Awards

There you have it, Hollywood’s Golden Boys and Girls who proved that age is just a number when it comes to talent! These young stars show us that anything is possible, and we can achieve greatness no matter how old we are.

Illustration of the Oscars statue with the words "Hollywood's Golden Boys and Girls" written over it.