The 75th Annual Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, took place on March 23, 2003. The ceremony honored achievements in film for the year 2002. Here are some notable details about that event: Host: Steve Martin hosted the ceremony, marking his second time hosting the Oscars. Best Picture: "Chicago" won the award for Best Picture. Best Director: Roman Polanski won the Best Director award for "The Pianist." Best Actor: Adrien Brody won the Best Actor award for his role in "The Pianist." Best Actress: Nicole Kidman won the Best Actress award for her performance in "The Hours." Best Supporting Actor: Chris Cooper won the Best Supporting Actor award for "Adaptation." Best Supporting Actress: Catherine Zeta-Jones won the Best Supporting Actress award for her role in "Chicago."