The 98th Academy Awards were full of surprises, historic firsts, and viral moments.
The Oscars once again handed out the most prestigious film awards. On Sunday night, the 98th Academy Awards ceremony took place at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, bringing big wins, emotional speeches, and a few surprises. The biggest stars in Hollywood took the stage, with millions watching around the world.
We've picked out 10 moments from the gala that everyone’s talking about.
The Devil Wears Prada is back
Actress Anne Hathaway appeared on stage with Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour, instantly reminding everyone of the iconic film The Devil Wears Prada. This moment symbolically hinted at the upcoming sequel of this cult film. Anna even teased Hathaway by calling her Emily - her famous rival in the movie.
Two films won in one category
The evening also brought an unusual moment. In the Best Short Documentary category, there was a tie, with the Oscar going to two films – The Singers and Two People Exchanging Saliva. Such a situation is very rare at the Oscars, making it one of the night's big surprises.
Timothée left the Oscars without a trophy
Timothée was one of the favorites of the night, but this time he didn’t take home an Oscar. Despite nominations, the film Big Marty, where he played the lead role, didn’t win any awards. Many think it might be due to his controversial comments about opera and ballet.
DiCaprio’s mustache went viral
Actor Leonardo DiCaprio didn’t win an award this time, but he still caught everyone's attention with his look. He showed up on the red carpet with a bold mustache, sparking discussions on social media.
First Oscars for casting
This year's Oscars introduced a historic change. For the first time, an award was given for Best Casting, honoring the work of casting directors in selecting film casts. It's one of the biggest changes in Oscar categories in recent years.
Autumn Durald Arkapaw made history
Cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw made Oscar history. She became the first woman and the first Black cinematographer to win the award for Best Cinematography. Her win is seen as one of the most significant moments of the night since this technical category has been male-dominated for years.
Michael B. Jordan owned the acting category
Actor Michael B. Jordan won the Oscar for Best Actor for his role in the film Sinners. In his acceptance speech, he thanked his family and fans.
Sean Penn won an Oscar, but missed the ceremony
For the 65-year-old actor, this marked his third Oscar in his career. The interesting part of the night was that Penn wasn’t present at the ceremony. Host and actor Kieran Culkin accepted the award on his behalf, joking that Penn “couldn’t be here tonight – or didn’t want to.” The actor is currently likely in Europe, specifically Ukraine.
KPop Demon Hunters surprised with a win
The animated film KPop Demon Hunters won the Oscar for Best Animated Film. The project captivated audiences with its unique mix of action, a fantasy world, and K-pop aesthetics, making it one of the most talked-about animated films of the year.
Standing ovation from Timothée
Actor Timothée Chalamet was among the first to stand and applaud ballerina Misty Copeland after her energetic performance during a song from the film Sinners at this year's Academy Awards. After his controversial comment, he probably wanted to improve his image.
