Donna Reed presented the Oscars for Costume Design (both Black-and-White and Color) at the 36th Annual Academy Awards in 1964.

Director Fred Zinnemann made Donna Reed do three film tests before giving her the Oscar-winning role of Lorene in From Here to Eternity.

Donna Reed presented the Oscar for Costume Design (Black-and-White) and for Costume Design (Color) at the 36th Academy Awards.

Donna Reed presented the award for Cinematography at the 35th Academy Awards which went to The Longest Day.

Donna Reed received an Academy Award (Best Actress in a Supporting Role) for her performance as a prostitute in From Here to Eternity.