At the 96th annual Academy Awards held at the iconic Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, the Christopher Nolan-directed biopic "Oppenheimer" emerged as the night's big winner, clinching an impressive seven Oscars, including the coveted Best Picture award.
The film, which delves into the life of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the renowned physicist considered the father of the atomic bomb, also secured accolades for Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, Best Film Editing, Best Cinematography, Best Score, and Best Director.
Meanwhile, "Poor Things" made its mark, scooping up four Oscars, including Best Actress, Best Makeup and Hairstyling, Best Production Design, and Best Costume Design.
Jimmy Kimmel took the reins as the evening's host, guiding the proceedings with his trademark humour, often poking fun at past Oscar mishaps, such as the infamous mix-up during the announcement of "La La Land" as Best Picture.
Adding to the night's entertainment was a playful nod to the Oscars' history, as wrestler-turned-actor John Cena made a daring appearance in tribute to the 50th anniversary of a legendary streaker incident, presenting the award for Best Costume nearly nakes.
The awards ceremony kicked off with a memorable win as Da'Vine Joy Randolph snagged the Best Supporting Actress award for her poignant portrayal in Alexander Payne's "The Holdovers," portraying a grieving boarding school cafeteria manager mourning the loss of her son in the Vietnam War.
Robert Downey Jr. stole the spotlight with his portrayal of Lewis Strauss in "Oppenheimer," earning him the title of Best Supporting Actor, while his co-star Cillian Murphy shone bright, clinching the Best Actor award.
The Best Actress category saw Emma Stone triumph for her role in "Poor Things", marking her second win in this prestigious category.
Despite Greta Gerwig's absence from the directing category, her film "Barbie" secured a win for Best Original Song with the enchanting melody "What Was I Made For?" by Billie Eilish and Finneas O'Connell, adding another feather to the cap of an already unforgettable evening in Hollywood's glittering calendar.
Here is the full list of winners:
Best Supporting Actress: Da’Vine Joy Randolph, “The Holdovers”
Best Animated Short: “War Is Over!”
Best Animated Feature: “The Boy and the Heron”
Best Original Screenplay: “Anatomy of a Fall”
Best Adapted Screenplay: “American Fiction”
Best Makeup and Hairstyling: “Poor Things”
Best Production Design: “Poor Things”
Best Costume Design: “Poor Things”
Best International Feature: ”“The Zone of Interest”
Best Supporting Actor: Robert Downey Jr., “Oppenheimer”
Best Visual Effects: “Godzilla Minus One”
Best Film Editing: “Oppenheimer”
Best: Documentary (Short Subject): “The Last Repair Shop”
Best Documentary Feature: “20 Days in Mariupol”
Best Cinematography: “Oppenheimer”
Best Short Film (Live Action): “The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar”
Best Sound: “The Zone of Interest”
Best Score: “Oppenheimer”
Best Song: “What Was I Made For?” from “Barbie”
Best Actor: Cillian Murphy, “Oppenheimer”
Best Director: Christopher Nolan, “Oppenheimer”
Best Actress: Emma Stone, “Poor Things”
Best Picture: “Oppenheimer”
