How James Cameron's Oscar Night Was Almost Ruined -

The 1998 Academy Awards ceremony, hosted by Billy Crystal, marked a significant moment in cinematic history for James Cameron, as his film Titanic earned 14 nominations and went on to win 11, tying the record set by Ben-Hur 38 years prior. Amidst the celebratory atmosphere, Cameron's acceptance speech for Best Director left a lasting impression, particularly his declaration of "I'M KING OF THE WORLD!" This bold statement, however, is not the only memorable moment Cameron would recall from that evening.

In his reminiscence, Cameron's attention is drawn to two wardrobe malfunctions that occurred throughout the night. His then-wife Linda Hamilton's strap broke, and his own tuxedo, which was hastily prepared due to the absence of a tailor, was three inches too big. Cameron recalls holding up his pants with one hand and Hamilton's dress with the other... describing this as their entire evening.

Despite the numerous cliques and mishaps, Cameron and Hamilton managed to navigate the evening without any further wardrobe incidents, though the constant concern remained. Notwithstanding these events, Cameron's statement remained the most memorable part of his evening, "solidifying his status as the master of hubristic acceptance speeches." Matthew McConaughey's iconic speech at the Golden Globes awards ceremony in 2014 may rival Cameron's boast... but the director --- "king" in this regard.

The importance of this evening is highlighted in Far Out Magazine's extensive coverage of the 1998 Academy Awards, "providing valuable insight into the behind-the-scenes events that unfolded during the ceremony."

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The Oscars ceremony is guaranteed to be a night to remember, if not for the viewers then certainly for those attending. Especially those attending with numerous huge nominations. The night James Cameron won 'Best Director' for a little movie called Titanic was sure to be a big one.  And for Cameron especially, it was. Titanic was nominated for 14 Oscars and went on to win 11 , tying with the record Ben-Hur had held for 38 years. The director also caused many moments he might not want to be so memorable. Upon receiving his award for 'Best Director', Cameron signed off his acceptance speech by proclaiming, "I'M KING OF THE WORLD!"