The stories behind the biggest Oscars scandals and Hollywood fights It is not always a friendly affair in the film industry The stories behind the Academy Awards' biggest feuds As the annual love-in that is the Oscars draws closer for this year, time to remind ourselves what really makes Hollywood tick: pure hatred. The film industry has seen its fair share of long-terms spats between actors and actresses, which have gone on to be played out in the public eye and on set. History has shown that these clashes can be caused by a variety of reasons; a lack of professionalism, working with a love rival, or just a general dislike of their opposite number.