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From Ryan Gosling's star-studded performance to John Cena taking the stage in his birthday suit, here are some of the highlights from the show.
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Michael Calcagno, Anna Chan
The 96th annual Academy Awards lit up Hollywood from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday, March 10, with comedian and late-night host Jimmy Kimmel helming the ceremony for the fourth time.
The star-studded celebration featured many notable moments, from the joyous to the fun to the downright hilarious. Some of those bright spots during the telecast included John Cena showing up in nothing more than his birthday suit to present — what else? — the best costume design category, which went to Poor Things. There was alsoOppenheimer star Emily Blunt and Barbie hunk Ryan Gosling presenting together and taking jabs at each other’s films for summer’s Barbenheimer phenomenon, as well as Wicked stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo presenting for the awards for best original song and score. Plus, show-stealing performances from Billie Eilish and Finneas with Oscar-winning original Barbie song “What Was I Made For?” and Gosling’s Kenergetic delivery of “I’m Just Ken” (with surprise appearances from Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash, as well as Wolfgang Van Halen!) had the audience on its feet.
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There were also some sweet moments in the audience, including latest Dancing With the Stars champ Xochitl Gomez posing with Barbie star America Ferrera and Becky G, who performed “The Fire Inside” written by Diane Warren for Flamin’ Hot. Kimmel’s sidekick Guillermo Rodriguez also advocated for margaritas for all, and toasted those around him.
The night’s big winners were Oppenheimer, which took home seven awards, including best picture, best director for Christopher Nolan, best actor for Cillian Murphy, best supporting actor for Robert Downey Jr. and best score for Ludwig Goransson. Poor Things‘ Emma Stone won for best actress in a surprise victory over front-runner Lily Gladstone from Flowers of the Killer Moon, while Da’Vine Joy Randolph won supporting actress for The Holdovers. Eilish and Finneas won their second best original song Oscar with “What Was I Made For?.”
The 2024 Oscars aired live on ABC.
Emma Stone
Emma Stone accepts the Lead Actress award for “Poor Things” onstage at the 96th Annual Oscars held at Dolby Theatre on March 10, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
Wolfgang Van Halen & Slash
Wolfgang Van Halen and Slash perform ‘I’m Just Ken’ from “Barbie” onstage during the 96th Annual Academy Awards at Dolby Theatre on March 10, 2024 in Hollywood, California.
Cillian Murphy
Cillian Murphy accepts the Lead Actor award for “Oppenheimer” onstage at the 96th Annual Oscars held at Dolby Theatre on March 10, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
Emily Blunt, Cillian Murphy & Yvonne McGuinness
Emily Blunt, Cillian Murphy and Yvonne McGuinness at the 96th Annual Oscars held at Dolby Theatre on March 10, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
Billie Eilish
Billie Eilish performs onstage at the 96th Annual Oscars held at Dolby Theatre on March 10, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
Matteo Bocelli & Andrea Bocelli
Matteo Bocelli and Andrea Bocelli perform onstage at the 96th Annual Oscars held at Dolby Theatre on March 10, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
Finneas O’Connell, Billie Eilish, Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo
Finneas O’Connell and Billie Eilish accept the Best Original Song award for ‘What Was I Made For?’ from “Barbie” from Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo onstage during the 96th Annual Academy Awards at Dolby Theatre on March 10, 2024 in Hollywood, California.
Cynthia Erivo & Ariana Grande
Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande at the 96th Annual Oscars held at Dolby Theatre on March 10, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
Becky G
Becky G performs ‘The Fire Inside’ from “Flamin’ Hot” onstage at the 96th Annual Oscars held at Dolby Theatre on March 10, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
Raney Aronson-Rath, Mstyslav Chernov & Michelle Mizner
Raney Aronson-Rath, Mstyslav Chernov and Michelle Mizner accept the Best Documentary Feature Film for “20 Days in Mariupol” onstage during the 96th Annual Academy Awards at Dolby Theatre on March 10, 2024 in Hollywood, California.
Ben Proudfoot & Kris Bowers
Ben Proudfoot and Kris Bowers accept the Best Documentary Short Film award for “The Last Repair Shop” onstage during the 96th Annual Academy Awards at Dolby Theatre on March 10, 2024 in Hollywood, California.
Xochitl Gomez, America Ferrera & Becky G
Xochitl Gomez, America Ferrera and Becky G at the 96th Annual Oscars held at Dolby Theatre on March 10, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
Jennifer Lame
Jennifer Lame wins Best Film Editing for Oppenheimer at the 96th Annual Oscars held at Dolby Theatre on March 10, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
Guillermo Rodriguez
Guillermo Rodriguez speaks during the 96th Annual Academy Awards at Dolby Theatre on March 10, 2024 in Hollywood, California.
Masaki Takahashi, Takashi Yamazaki, Kiyoko Shibuya & Tatsuji Nojima
Masaki Takahashi, Takashi Yamazaki, Kiyoko Shibuya and Tatsuji Nojima win Best Visual Effects for “Godzilla Minus One” at the 96th Annual Oscars held at Dolby Theatre on March 10, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
Jon Batiste
Jon Batiste performs onstage at the 96th Annual Oscars held at Dolby Theatre on March 10, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
Arnold Schwarzenegger & Danny DeVito
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito at the 96th Annual Oscars held at Dolby Theatre on March 10, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
Jonathan Glazer
Jonathan Glazer accepts the Best International Feature Film award for “The Zone of Interest” onstage during the 96th Annual Academy Awards at Dolby Theatre on March 10, 2024 in Hollywood, California.
Emily Blunt & Ryan Gosling
Emily Blunt and Ryan Gosling at the 96th Annual Oscars held at Dolby Theatre on March 10, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
Scott George & The Osage Singers
Scott George and The Osage Singers perform ‘Wahzhazhe (A Song for My People)’ from “Killers of the Flower Moon” onstage during the 96th Annual Academy Awards at Dolby Theatre on March 10, 2024 in Hollywood, California.
John Cena
John Cena at the 96th Annual Oscars held at Dolby Theatre on March 10, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
Cord Jefferson
Cord Jefferson accepts the Best Adapted Screenplay award for “American Fiction” at the 96th Annual Oscars held at Dolby Theatre on March 10, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
Arthur Harari & Justine Triet
Arthur Harari and Justine Triet win Best Adapted Screenplay for “Anatomy of a Fall” at the 96th Annual Oscars held at Dolby Theatre on March 10, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
Brad Booker, Dave Mullins & Sean Lennon
Brad Booker, Dave Mullins and Sean Lennon accept the Best Animated Short Film award for “War Is Over! Inspired by the Music of John and Yoko” at the 96th Annual Oscars held at Dolby Theatre on March 10, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
Zendaya
Zendaya at the 96th Annual Oscars held at Dolby Theatre on March 10, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
Greta Gerwig, America Ferrera & Ryan Piers Williams
Greta Gerwig, America Ferrera and Ryan Piers Williams at the 96th Annual Oscars held at Dolby Theatre on March 10, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
Da’Vine Joy Randolph
Da’Vine Joy Randolph wins Best Supporting Actress for “The Holdovers” at the 96th Annual Oscars held at Dolby Theatre on March 10, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
Rita Moreno
Rita Moreno at the 96th Annual Oscars held at Dolby Theatre on March 10, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
Jimmy Kimmel
Jimmy Kimmel at the 96th Annual Oscars held at Dolby Theatre on March 10, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
Ryan Gosling
Ryan Gosling performs ‘I’m Just Ken’ from “Barbie” onstage at the 96th Annual Oscars held at Dolby Theatre on March 10, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
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