Jennifer Hudson - Jennifer Hudson won the Best Supporting Actress prize in 2006 for her performance in 'Dreamgirls.' She was 25 at the time.
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Jennifer Lawrence - JLaw broke out as a young star, so it was no surprise when she won the Best Actress Oscar in 2013 for 'Silver Linings Playbook.' She was 22 years old.
Marlee Matlin - Matlin was 21 when she claimed the Best Actress prize in 1987. She won for her performance in 'Children of a Lesser God.'
Timothy Hutton - The star was just 20 when he won the Best Supporting Actor prize in 1980 for his role in 'Ordinary People.'
Anna Paquin - At just 11 years old, Anna Paquin (right) won Best Supporting Actress for 'The Piano.' She went on to star in 'True Blood' and 'X-Men.'
Alan Arkin - Arkin was a treat as a the foul-mouthed grandfather in 'Little Miss Sunshine.' He won the Best Supporting Actor Oscar at age 72.
Clint Eastwood - With a career spanning seven decades, Eastwood is an established star in Hollywood. At 74, he won the Best Director and Best Picture Oscars for 'Million Dollar Baby.'
Don Ameche - This actor stood out in the comedy sci-fi film, 'Cocoon.' He was 77 when he won Best Supporting Actor.
Melvyn Douglas - At age 79, Melvyn Douglas took home the Best Supporting Actor prize, for his performance in 'Being There.'
Christopher Plummer - In 2012, Christopher Plummer was awarded for his performance in 'Beginners.' The star was 82 years old.