A Night of Glitz, Glamour, and Glorious Wins
The 96th Academy Awards dazzled with star-studded moments, jaw-dropping fashion, and, of course, the much-anticipated winners. From unexpected surprises to well-deserved victories, Hollywood’s elite gathered to celebrate the pinnacle of cinematic excellence.
Ryan Gosling’s Ken-ergy and John Cena’s Bold Birthday Suit
Before delving into the winners, let’s talk about the unforgettable moments that lit up the Oscars stage. Ryan Gosling brought his A-game with the best Ken-ergy, while John Cena rocked his birthday suit, leaving the audience in awe. Jimmy Kimmel continued his streak as the pitch-perfect Oscar host, adding his comedic touch to the glitzy affair.
Spotlight on the Night’s Big Winners
As the curtain lifted on the awards ceremony, “Oppenheimer” emerged as the night’s biggest triumph, clinching seven awards, including the prestigious Best Picture. “Poor Things” also made waves, walking away with four statues, securing its place as one of the evening’s standout films.
Live Updates: Earlier Start for Oscars Telecast
Notably, the live Oscars telecast kicked off an hour earlier than in previous years, treating viewers to an extra dose of Hollywood’s finest.
Nomination Leaders and Notable Snubs
Heading into the night, “Oppenheimer” led the pack with an impressive 13 nominations, closely followed by “Poor Things” and Martin Scorsese’s “Killers of the Flower Moon” with 11 and 10 nominations, respectively. While the two most-nominated films flourished, “Killers of the Flower Moon” left empty-handed, and “Barbie” only secured a win in the Best Original Song category despite its box office success.
A Night of Outstanding Performances
The winners’ circle expanded beyond the headline categories. Da’Vine Joy Randolph took home the Best Supporting Actress award, “The Zone of Interest” claimed Best International Feature, and “The Boy and the Heron” soared to victory as the Best Animated Feature.
And the Oscar Goes to…
Here’s the full list of winners:
Best picture
“American Fiction”
“Anatomy of a Fall”
“Barbie”
“The Holdovers”
“Killers of the Flower Moon”
“Maestro”
“Oppenheimer” – WINNER
“Past Lives”
“Poor Things”
“The Zone of Interest”
Best actor in a leading role
Bradley Cooper, “Maestro”
Colman Domingo, “Rustin”
Paul Giamatti, “The Holdovers”
Cillian Murphy, “Oppenheimer” – WINNER
Jeffrey Wright, “American Fiction”
Best actress in a leading role
Annette Bening, “Nyad”
Lily Gladstone, “Killers of the Flower Moon”
Sandra Hüller, “Anatomy of a Fall”
Carey Mulligan, “Maestro”
Emma Stone, “Poor Things” – WINNER
Best actor in a supporting role
Sterling K. Brown, “American Fiction”
Robert De Niro, “Killers of the Flower Moon”
Robert Downey Jr., “Oppenheimer” – WINNER
Ryan Gosling, “Barbie”
Mark Ruffalo, “Poor Things”
Best actress in a supporting role
Emily Blunt, “Oppenheimer”
Danielle Brooks, “The Color Purple”
America Ferrera, “Barbie”
Jodie Foster, “Nyad”
Da’Vine Joy Randolph, “The Holdovers” – WINNER
Best director
Justine Triet, “Anatomy of a Fall”
Martin Scorsese, “Killers of the Flower Moon”
Christopher Nolan, “Oppenheimer” – WINNER
Yorgos Lanthimos, “Poor Things”
Jonathan Glazer, “The Zone of Interest”
Best cinematography
“El Conde”
“Killers of the Flower Moon”
“Maestro”
“Oppenheimer” – WINNER
“Poor Things”
Best international feature film
“The Teachers’ Lounge,” Germany
“Io Capitano,” Italy
“Perfect Days,” Japan
“Society of the Snow,” Spain
“The Zone of Interest,” United Kingdom – WINNER
Best adapted screenplay
“American Fiction” – WINNER
“Barbie”
“Oppenheimer”
“Poor Things”
“The Zone of Interest”
Best original screenplay
“Anatomy of a Fall” – WINNER
“The Holdovers”
“Maestro”
“May December”
“Past Lives”
Best live action short film
“The After”
“Invincible”
“Knight of Fortune”
“Red, White and Blue”
“The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar” – WINNER
Best animated short film
“Letter to a Pig”
“Ninety-Five Senses”
“Our Uniform”
“Pachyderme”
“War Is Over! Inspired by the Music of John & Yoko” – WINNER
Best animated feature film
“The Boy and the Heron” – WINNER
“Elemental”
“Nimona”
“Robot Dreams”
“Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse”
Best documentary short
“The ABCs of Book Banning”
“The Barber of Little Rock”
“Island in Between”
“The Last Repair Shop” – WINNER
“Nǎi Nai & Wài Pó”
Best documentary feature film
“Bobi Wine: The People’s President”
“The Eternal Memory”
“Four Daughters”
“To Kill a Tiger”
“20 Days in Mariupol” – WINNER
Best original song
“The Fire Inside” from “Flamin’ Hot”
“I’m Just Ken” from “Barbie”
“It Never Went Away” from “American Symphony”
“Wahzhazhe (A Song for My People)” from “Killers of the Flower Moon”
“What Was I Made For?” from “Barbie” – WINNER
Best original score
“American Fiction”
“Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny”
“Killers of the Flower Moon”
“Oppenheimer” – WINNER
“Poor Things”
Best makeup and hairstyling
“Golda”
“Maestro”
“Oppenheimer”
“Poor Things” – WINNER
“Society of the Snow”
Best costume design
“Barbie”
“Killers of the Flower Moon”
“Napoleon”
“Oppenheimer”
“Poor Things” – WINNER
Best editing
“Anatomy of a Fall”
“The Holdovers”
“Killers of the Flower Moon”
“Oppenheimer” – WINNER
“Poor Things”
Best sound
“The Creator”
“Maestro”
“Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One”
“Oppenheimer”
“The Zone of Interest” – WINNER
Best production design
“Barbie”
“Killers of the Flower Moon”
“Napoleon”
“Oppenheimer”
“Poor Things” – WINNER
Best visual effects
“The Creator”
“Godzilla Minus One” – WINNER
“Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3”
“Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One”
“Napoleon”