01of 18Janelle Monáe Speaks Her Mind During Her Outstanding Oscars OpenerThe singer kicked off Hollywood’s biggest nightwith an electrifying medley of songs. She started with a rendition of “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” from theTom HanksfilmA Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood,and then brought the energy alongside Billy Porter as they highlighted all the snubbed films of the year, includingMidsommarandRocketman. Monáe even walked into the crowd and got A-listersBrad Pitt, Hanks,Rita WilsonandCynthia Erivoto sing along with her.“Tonight we celebrate all the amazing talent in this room, we celebrate all the women who directed phenomenal films,” Monáe said, referring to the fact that there were no female directors nominated this year. “And I’m so proud to stand here as a black queer artist telling stories.““Happy Black History Month,” she added, as she closed out the unforgettable first segment of the night.
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Janelle Monáe Speaks Her Mind During Her Outstanding Oscars Opener
The singer kicked off Hollywood’s biggest nightwith an electrifying medley of songs. She started with a rendition of “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” from theTom HanksfilmA Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood,and then brought the energy alongside Billy Porter as they highlighted all the snubbed films of the year, includingMidsommarandRocketman. Monáe even walked into the crowd and got A-listersBrad Pitt, Hanks,Rita WilsonandCynthia Erivoto sing along with her.
“Tonight we celebrate all the amazing talent in this room, we celebrate all the women who directed phenomenal films,” Monáe said, referring to the fact that there were no female directors nominated this year. “And I’m so proud to stand here as a black queer artist telling stories.”
“Happy Black History Month,” she added, as she closed out the unforgettable first segment of the night.
02of 18Steve Martin and Chris Rock Keep the Night’s A-List Audience on Their ToesKevin Winter/GettyThe comedic legends got the crowd laughing out loud as theypoked fun at some of the biggest stars of the night.“Oh my God, there’sBrad Pitt,” Martin exclaimed before adding, “It’s like looking in a mirror!“The two also called out Amazon founder and CEOJeff Bezos, who was seated in the audience with his son. “Wow, great actor!” Martin joked.Rock continued to riff off of Bezos' status as the wealthiest man in the world, saying, “He’s got cash.““When he writes a check, the bank bounce,” he said, as Bezos chuckled in the crowd.Then the star quipped, “Jeff Bezos is so rich, he got divorced and he’s still the richest man in the world. He sawMarriage Storyand thought it was a comedy.“The duo (unsurprisingly) won over the crowd and proved that the Oscars don’t need a host, but if they had to choose - Martin and Rock would be a no-brainer.
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Steve Martin and Chris Rock Keep the Night’s A-List Audience on Their Toes
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The comedic legends got the crowd laughing out loud as theypoked fun at some of the biggest stars of the night.
“Oh my God, there’sBrad Pitt,” Martin exclaimed before adding, “It’s like looking in a mirror!”
The two also called out Amazon founder and CEOJeff Bezos, who was seated in the audience with his son. “Wow, great actor!” Martin joked.
Rock continued to riff off of Bezos' status as the wealthiest man in the world, saying, “He’s got cash.”
“When he writes a check, the bank bounce,” he said, as Bezos chuckled in the crowd.
Then the star quipped, “Jeff Bezos is so rich, he got divorced and he’s still the richest man in the world. He sawMarriage Storyand thought it was a comedy.”
The duo (unsurprisingly) won over the crowd and proved that the Oscars don’t need a host, but if they had to choose - Martin and Rock would be a no-brainer.
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Idina Menzel and an Army of Elsas Perform ‘Into the Unknown’
Idina Menzel at the 2020 Oscars.
04of 18Brad Pitt Wins His First-Ever Acting OscarKevin Winter/GettyTheOnce Upon a Time … In Hollywoodstar won Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of the film’s Cliff Booth, beating out Sir Anthony Hopkins forThe Two Popes, Tom Hanks forA Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, Al Pacino forThe Irishmanand Joe Pesci forThe Irishman.While on stage, Pitt used his time to thank the cast and crew of the film, and his six children - Maddox, 18, Pax, 16, Zahara, 15, Shiloh, 13, and 11-year-old twins Vivienne and Knox - whom he shares with ex-wifeAngelina Jolie.“Listen, I’ve been gobsmacked. I’m not one to look back but this has made me do so,” he told the audience. “And I think my folks taking me to the drive in to seeButch and Sundanceand loading up my car and moving out here and Geena and Ridley giving me my first shot to all the wonderful people I’ve met along the way to stand here now.““Once upon a time in Hollywood, ain’t that’s the truth,” he went on. “And to my kids, who color everything I do, I love you.”
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Brad Pitt Wins His First-Ever Acting Oscar
TheOnce Upon a Time … In Hollywoodstar won Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of the film’s Cliff Booth, beating out Sir Anthony Hopkins forThe Two Popes, Tom Hanks forA Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, Al Pacino forThe Irishmanand Joe Pesci forThe Irishman.
While on stage, Pitt used his time to thank the cast and crew of the film, and his six children - Maddox, 18, Pax, 16, Zahara, 15, Shiloh, 13, and 11-year-old twins Vivienne and Knox - whom he shares with ex-wifeAngelina Jolie.
“Listen, I’ve been gobsmacked. I’m not one to look back but this has made me do so,” he told the audience. “And I think my folks taking me to the drive in to seeButch and Sundanceand loading up my car and moving out here and Geena and Ridley giving me my first shot to all the wonderful people I’ve met along the way to stand here now.”
“Once upon a time in Hollywood, ain’t that’s the truth,” he went on. “And to my kids, who color everything I do, I love you.”
05of 18Parasite’s Bong Joon Ho and Han Jin Won Make Oscars HistoryKevin Winter/GettyTheduo took home the Best Original Screenplay awardforParasite, beating out Rian Johnson (Knives Out), Noah Baumbach (Marriage Story), Quentin Tarantino (Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood) and Sam Mendes and Krysty Wilson-Cairns (1917).“Thank you!,” Bong said while accepting the award. “Writing a script is always such a lonely process. We never write to represent our countries. But this is a very first for South Korea.““I thank my wife for always being an inspiration to me,” he added. “I thank all the actors for bringing the film to life.“Han went on to thank his family, as well as the “storytellers and filmmakers” in South Korea.
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Parasite’s Bong Joon Ho and Han Jin Won Make Oscars History
Theduo took home the Best Original Screenplay awardforParasite, beating out Rian Johnson (Knives Out), Noah Baumbach (Marriage Story), Quentin Tarantino (Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood) and Sam Mendes and Krysty Wilson-Cairns (1917).
“Thank you!,” Bong said while accepting the award. “Writing a script is always such a lonely process. We never write to represent our countries. But this is a very first for South Korea.”
“I thank my wife for always being an inspiration to me,” he added. “I thank all the actors for bringing the film to life.”
Han went on to thank his family, as well as the “storytellers and filmmakers” in South Korea.
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Leonardo DiCaprio and Camila Morrone Become Awards-Show Official
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Although Morrone joined DiCaprio inside the theater, the couple posed separately for photographers on the red carpet.
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Maya Rudolph and Kristen Wiig Sing Everything from ‘Thong Song’ to ‘Vogue’
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The comedic duo took the stage topresent the awards for Production Design and Costume Design- and brought a ton of laughs in the process.
Before introducing the nominees for the costume category, Rudolph and Wiig decided that the best way to convey all the effort that goes into costuming was with a song.
As for thewinners, Jacqueline Durran ofLittle Womentook the trophy for Costume Design, and Nancy Haigh and Barbara Ling ofOnce Upon a Time … in Hollywoodwon for Production Design.
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Chrissy Metz Dedicates Emotional ‘I’m Standing with You’ Performance to Her Mom
At the end of the song,Metz took the opportunity to honor her mother, Denise, who was rushed to the hospital after suffering a"massive stroke"last year.
“I love you, Mom,” the singer said, getting choked up.
09of 18Laura Dern Wins Her First-Ever OscarKevin Winter/GettyThe actresswon Best Supporting Actress for her work as a divorce attorney inMarriage Story. The win, which is Dern’s first-ever Oscar, comes after two previous nominations.As she held her award on stage, Dern credited her family as her inspiration.“I would like to say a special thank you to the gifts of the love stories in my life. My stepchildren, CJ and Harris. My heart and inspiration, Ellery, Jaya,” she said. “And you know, some say ‘never meet your heroes’ but I say if you’re really blessed, you get them as your parents.““I share this with my acting heroes, my legends,Diane LaddandBruce Dern,” Dern went on. “You got game. I love you. Thank you all for this gift.“Wrapping up her speech, the actress, who will turn 53 on Monday, said, “This is the best birthday present ever. I love you. I love my friends, you lift me up every day.”
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Laura Dern Wins Her First-Ever Oscar
The actresswon Best Supporting Actress for her work as a divorce attorney inMarriage Story. The win, which is Dern’s first-ever Oscar, comes after two previous nominations.
As she held her award on stage, Dern credited her family as her inspiration.
“I would like to say a special thank you to the gifts of the love stories in my life. My stepchildren, CJ and Harris. My heart and inspiration, Ellery, Jaya,” she said. “And you know, some say ‘never meet your heroes’ but I say if you’re really blessed, you get them as your parents.”
“I share this with my acting heroes, my legends,Diane LaddandBruce Dern,” Dern went on. “You got game. I love you. Thank you all for this gift.”
Wrapping up her speech, the actress, who will turn 53 on Monday, said, “This is the best birthday present ever. I love you. I love my friends, you lift me up every day.”
10of 18Eminem Surprises Everyone with ‘Lose Yourself’ Performance, 18 Years After His Oscar WinEminem.Kevin Winter/GettyAfterLin-Manuel Mirandaintroduced a segment that looked through some of the most iconic Best Original Song winners,everyone was truly surprisedwhenEminem appeared on stageto perform “Lose Yourself,” almost two decades after he won in 2003.The rapper, at the time, did not choose to attend the ceremony, deciding it “wasn’t his sort of gig,” theDetroit Free Pressreported at the time. As a result, Barbra Streisand wound up presenting the golden statuette for “Lose Yourself” to co-writer Luis Resto.“Look, if you had another shot, another opportunity… Thanks for having me @theacademy. Sorry it took me 18 years to get here,“Eminem wrote on Instagram, sharing a clip of Resto accepting the award without him.
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Eminem Surprises Everyone with ‘Lose Yourself’ Performance, 18 Years After His Oscar Win
Eminem.Kevin Winter/Getty
AfterLin-Manuel Mirandaintroduced a segment that looked through some of the most iconic Best Original Song winners,everyone was truly surprisedwhenEminem appeared on stageto perform “Lose Yourself,” almost two decades after he won in 2003.
The rapper, at the time, did not choose to attend the ceremony, deciding it “wasn’t his sort of gig,” theDetroit Free Pressreported at the time. As a result, Barbra Streisand wound up presenting the golden statuette for “Lose Yourself” to co-writer Luis Resto.
“Look, if you had another shot, another opportunity… Thanks for having me @theacademy. Sorry it took me 18 years to get here,“Eminem wrote on Instagram, sharing a clip of Resto accepting the award without him.
11of 18President Barack Obama-Produced American Factory Wins Best Documentary FeatureKevin Winter/GettyThe film took home the award forBest Documentary Feature, and co-director Julia Reichert, who previously revealed she wasdiagnosed with terminal cancerat 73, could not be any more proud.“Just being in the presence of our sister and brother documentarians, who risk their lives making stories, bringing stories to us about hospitals being bombed, about Brazil - we are so proud, we are inspired,” Reichert said alongside Steven Bognar.“Our film is from Ohio and China, but really could be from anywhere where people put on a uniform, punch a clock, trying to make their families have a better life. Working people have it harder and harder these days. We believe things will get better when workers of the world unite,” Reichert added.The film, fromBarackandMichelle Obama’s production company, beat outThe Cave,Honeyland,The Edge of DemocracyandFor Sama.In response toAmerican Factory’s win, the former presidenttweeted, “Congrats to Julia and Steven, the filmmakers behindAmerican Factory, for telling such a complex, moving story about the very human consequences of wrenching economic change. Glad to see two talented and downright good people take home the Oscar for Higher Ground’s first release.“The former first ladywrote on Twitter, “Congrats to Julia, Steven, and the whole crew on winning Best Documentary for #AmericanFactory, Higher Ground’s first release! So glad to see their heart and honesty recognized-because the best stories are rarely tidy or perfect. But that’s where the truth so often lies.”
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President Barack Obama-Produced American Factory Wins Best Documentary Feature
The film took home the award forBest Documentary Feature, and co-director Julia Reichert, who previously revealed she wasdiagnosed with terminal cancerat 73, could not be any more proud.
“Just being in the presence of our sister and brother documentarians, who risk their lives making stories, bringing stories to us about hospitals being bombed, about Brazil - we are so proud, we are inspired,” Reichert said alongside Steven Bognar.
“Our film is from Ohio and China, but really could be from anywhere where people put on a uniform, punch a clock, trying to make their families have a better life. Working people have it harder and harder these days. We believe things will get better when workers of the world unite,” Reichert added.
The film, fromBarackandMichelle Obama’s production company, beat outThe Cave,Honeyland,The Edge of DemocracyandFor Sama.
In response toAmerican Factory’s win, the former presidenttweeted, “Congrats to Julia and Steven, the filmmakers behindAmerican Factory, for telling such a complex, moving story about the very human consequences of wrenching economic change. Glad to see two talented and downright good people take home the Oscar for Higher Ground’s first release.”
The former first ladywrote on Twitter, “Congrats to Julia, Steven, and the whole crew on winning Best Documentary for #AmericanFactory, Higher Ground’s first release! So glad to see their heart and honesty recognized-because the best stories are rarely tidy or perfect. But that’s where the truth so often lies.”
12of 18Cynthia Erivo Brings the House Down with Her ‘Stand Up’ PerformanceKevin Winter/GettyTheHarrietactress blew the audience away with her breathtaking performance of the tune that earned her a Best Original Song nom.Erivo stunned the audience as she brilliantly sang the lyrics: “That’s when I’m gonna stand up / Take my people with me / Together we are going / To a brand new home / Far across the river / Can you hear freedom calling? / Calling me to answer / Gonna keep on keepin' on / I can feel it in my bones”
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Cynthia Erivo Brings the House Down with Her ‘Stand Up’ Performance
TheHarrietactress blew the audience away with her breathtaking performance of the tune that earned her a Best Original Song nom.
Erivo stunned the audience as she brilliantly sang the lyrics: “That’s when I’m gonna stand up / Take my people with me / Together we are going / To a brand new home / Far across the river / Can you hear freedom calling? / Calling me to answer / Gonna keep on keepin' on / I can feel it in my bones”
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James Corden and Rebel Wilson Pull Off a Purr-fect Nod to Cats
The two walked out together as theirCatscharacters, complete with feline-inspired makeup on their faces, and were met with laughter from the audience.
“As cast members of the motion pictureCats,” Wilson started off, “nobody more than us understands the importance,” Corden continued, before they both finished, “of good visual effects.”
14of 18Parasite Continues Its Historic Winning Streak Throughout the NightBong Joon Ho.Kevin Winter/GettyIt’s safe to say that Bong Joon Ho and his filmParasitesweptthe Oscars.The director not only picked up the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay early on in the ceremony, he also earned two more forBest International Feature FilmandBest Director.“After winning Best International Feature, I thought I was done for the day and was ready to relax,” Bong said during his Best Director acceptance speech. “Thank you so much,” he added before also thanking his film inspirations Martin Scorsese and Quentin Tarantino.
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Parasite Continues Its Historic Winning Streak Throughout the Night
Bong Joon Ho.Kevin Winter/Getty
It’s safe to say that Bong Joon Ho and his filmParasitesweptthe Oscars.
The director not only picked up the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay early on in the ceremony, he also earned two more forBest International Feature FilmandBest Director.
“After winning Best International Feature, I thought I was done for the day and was ready to relax,” Bong said during his Best Director acceptance speech. “Thank you so much,” he added before also thanking his film inspirations Martin Scorsese and Quentin Tarantino.
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Billie Eilish Performs as Kirk Douglas, Kobe Bryant and More Are Honored During In Memoriam Segment
However, those who were noticeably missing from the tribute includedLuke Perry- who starred inOnce Upon a Time … in Hollywoodand passed away in March 2019 - and -Cameron Boyce, who was predominantly a television action but had a number of film credits to his name. Boyce died in July at the age of 20.
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Joaquin Phoenix Recites Late Brother River’s Song Lyrics During His Best Actor Acceptance Speech
Joaquin Phoenix.
The starwon for his role inJoker, beating outAntonio BanderasforPain and Glory,Adam DriverforMarriage Story, Jonathan Pryce forThe Two PopesandLeonardo DiCaprioforOnce Upon a Time … in Hollywood.
While accepting his award on stage, Phoenix touched on the “distressing issues” that the world is facing, but said that he sees them as more of a unifying factor than a dividing one, and urged everyone to live with love and compassion.
“I’ve been a scoundrel all my life. I’ve been selfish. I’ve been cruel at times, hard to work with, and I’m grateful that so many of you in this room have given me a second chance,” he told the audience. “And I think that’s when we’re at our best, when we support each other. Not when we cancel each other out for past mistakes, but when we help each other grow, when we educate each other, when we guide each other toward redemption. That is the best of humanity.”
“When he was when he was 17, my brother wrote this lyric,” he went on. “He said, ‘Run to the rescue with love and peace will follow.'”
17of 18Renée Zellweger Thanks Her Immigrant Parents in Best Actress Oscars SpeechKevin Winter/GettyThe actresswon the Best Actress Oscarfor her role in the filmJudy -winning overScarlett JohanssoninMarriage Story, Saoirse Ronan inLittle Women,Charlize TheroninBombshellandCynthia ErivoinHarriet.Zellweger gave an acceptance speech paying tribute to her parents, father Emil Erich Zellweger and mother Kjellfrid Irene Zellweger."[Thank you to] my immigrant folks who came here with nothing but each other and the American Dream,” she said, holding up the Oscar and adding, “How ‘bout this?“The actress also thanked her “big brother, Drew” and turned her speech toward Judy Garland, who never won an Oscar.“I have to say that this past year of conversation celebrating Judy Garland across generations and across cultures has been a really cool reminder that it’s our heroes that unite us now,” she said. “The best among us who inspire us to find the best in ourselves. You know when they unite us when we look to our heroes we agree and that matters.”
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Renée Zellweger Thanks Her Immigrant Parents in Best Actress Oscars Speech
The actresswon the Best Actress Oscarfor her role in the filmJudy -winning overScarlett JohanssoninMarriage Story, Saoirse Ronan inLittle Women,Charlize TheroninBombshellandCynthia ErivoinHarriet.
Zellweger gave an acceptance speech paying tribute to her parents, father Emil Erich Zellweger and mother Kjellfrid Irene Zellweger.
“[Thank you to] my immigrant folks who came here with nothing but each other and the American Dream,” she said, holding up the Oscar and adding, “How ‘bout this?”
The actress also thanked her “big brother, Drew” and turned her speech toward Judy Garland, who never won an Oscar.
“I have to say that this past year of conversation celebrating Judy Garland across generations and across cultures has been a really cool reminder that it’s our heroes that unite us now,” she said. “The best among us who inspire us to find the best in ourselves. You know when they unite us when we look to our heroes we agree and that matters.”
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Parasite Wins Best Picture and Makes History — Again!
Parasitewinning Best Picture at the Oscars.MARK RALSTON/AFP via Getty
The South Korean film took home the top prize of the night, making it thefirst non-English speaking film to win Best Picture.
“We never imagined this to ever happen. We are so happy,” producer Kwak Sin Ae said through a translator. “I feel like a very opportune moment in history is happening right now.”
She continued, “I express my deepest gratitude and respect for all members of the Academy for making this decision.”
Lee dedicated her time on stage to directorBong Joon Ho, whowon the Academy Award for Best Directorearlier in the evening.
“I like everything about him. His smile, his crazy hair. The way he talks, the way he walks, especially the way he directs,” she said. “And what I really like about him is his sense of humor. And the fact is he can be really making fun of himself, and he never takes himself seriously. Thank you.”
Lee - a media mogul who owns a $4.1 billion entertainment empire - also thanked “everybody who’s been supportingParasite” and her brother for “always supporting our building our dreams - even when it looked [like an] impossible dream.”
She added, “I really, really want to thank our Korean film audience: our moviegoers who’s been really supporting all our movies and never hesitated to give us straight-forward opinion on what they feel like their movies.”
Parasitewon a total of four Oscars on Sunday, includingBest Original Screenplay.
source: people.com
