Social Media & Hollywood Award Shows

A few years ago it would have been rude for a Hollywood celebrity to be on their phone at an award show. But today that is not the case.This is an image of Ellen Degeneres taking a selfie at the 2014 Oscars, which was a defining moment for social media at awards shows. Just check social media during tonight’s Oscars for proof that celebrities were on their social media platforms. From just a few years ago to now, there has been a major shift in what is deemed acceptable social media practices at Hollywood’s biggest nights. This change is a result of the large role that social media has started to play at ceremonies like the Academy Awards, Golden Globes, and Grammys. The pioneering moment where social media officially became a big part of award shows was when Ellen DeGeneres took a star-studded selfie at the 2014 Oscars. From that moment on, award show hosts have tried to create viral moments on social media.
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