Morgan Freeman holds his Oscar for supporting actor for his performance in “Million Dollar Baby.” The award was his first Oscar win. He was nominated previously for 1987’s “Street Smart,” 1989’s “Driving Miss Daisy,” 1994’s “The Shawshank Redemption” and 2010’s “Invictus.” (Brian Vander Brug / Los Angeles Times)
Eastwood and Freeman are friends, making the films they’ve done together -- “Million Dollar Baby,” “Unforgiven” and “Invictus” -- special productions. Of Eastwood, Freeman told the Associated Press: “I think he’s hellbent on becoming another (Akira) Kurosawa, if he isn’t already.” (Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times)
