The hotly-anticipated 96th Academy Awards ceremony came to a grand conclusion at the Ovation Hollywood in Los Angeles on Monday. Christopher Nolan’s riveting biographical thriller “Oppenheimer” dominated the evening, securing seven awards, including the coveted Best Picture title, Best Director for Christopher Nolan, and Best Actor and Best Supporting Actors for Cillian Murphy and Robert Downey Jr, respectively.
The red carpet for the 96th Academy Awards unfurled, showcasing smouldering looks meticulously planned for weeks by star stylists and brought to life by iconic fashion houses steeped in heritage and craftsmanship.
The Oscars red carpet is where grandeur and drama truly shine, sparking social media conversations long before the first envelope is even opened. From the chic and daring styles of nominees like Cillian Murphy, Ryan Gosling, and Colman Domingo to the appearances of red carpet icons such as Zendaya, Florence Pugh, and Lupita Nyong’o, the 2024 Oscars once again affirm their status as the Super Bowl of Hollywood style.
The Barbenheimer rivalry continued at the 96th Academy Awards as well Emily Blunt and Ryan Gosling shared the stage as presenters. Both were seen giving tongue & cheek remarks for each others charaters played in their respective movies, Ryan elaborated, “I think I’ve figured out why it’s called Barbenheimer and not Oppenarbie. You’re trailing behind because you rode Barbie’s coattails all summer.”
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At the 96th Academy Awards, actor-wrestler John Cena made a memorable entrance onto the stage by underlining the significance of costumes in films in a rather unconventional way – he chose not to wear one himself. Cena, alongside host Jimmy Kimmel, was there to present the award for Best Costume Design. The comic moment unfolded with Kimmel initially pondering about the absurdity of a streaker at the Oscars, only for Cena to playfully join him on stage, strategically concealing himself with an oversized envelope. Kimmel quickly retracted his suggestion, deeming it inappropriate for such a prestigious event. Cena, with humour, defended the male body, highlighting the importance of costumes in filmmaking, ultimately bringing more laughter to the audience.
Best Red Carpet Looks
Emma Stone stood out as one of the impeccably dressed individuals in a custom pale mint peplum gown by Louis Vuitton. Later in the evening, she was honoured with the title of Best Actress for her role in “Poor Things.”
Zendaya, renowned for her role in “Dune,” opted for a stunning single-strapped Armani Privé dress adorned with a striking rose motif and metallic palm tree pattern.
Billie Eilish embraced the corpcore trend with a sleek pencil skirt and blazer ensemble by Chanel. Adding a meaningful touch, Eilish accessorised with a brooch from Artists4Ceasefire, a collective of musicians and actors advocating for peace by urging Joe Biden to call for a ceasefire.
Anya Taylor-Joy’s Christian Dior haute couture gown stole the show as it shimmered and sparkled down the red carpet, looking even more stunning on the live stream.
Carey Mulligan exuded mid-century glamour with her black and white fishtail-shaped gown and complementing elbow-length gloves.
Jennifer Lawrence surprised with an uncommon choice of polka dots in her Dior ensemble, adding a touch of unexpected charm.
Susan Downey accompanied her husband, Robert Downey Jr., who was nominated for Best Supporting Actor at the 96th Academy Awards.
Margot Robbie, the star of “Barbie” and producer donned a Versace ensemble paired with Fred Leighton jewels.
Winner’s List
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 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 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 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 directing
Anatomy of a Fall – Justine Triet
Killers of the Flower Moon – Martin Scorsese
Oppenheimer – Christopher Nolan – WINNER
Poor Things – Yorgos Lanthimos
The Zone of Interest – Jonathan Glazer
Best animated feature film
The Boy and the Heron – WINNER
Elemental
Nimona
Robot Dreams
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
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 cinematography
El Conde
Killers of the Flower Moon
Maestro
Oppenheimer- WINNER
Poor Things
Best costume design
Barbie
Killers of the Flower Moon
Napoleon
Oppenheimer
Poor Things – WINNER
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 documentary short film
The ABCs of Book Banning
The Barber of Little Rock
Island in Between
The Last Repair Shop – WINNER
Nǎi Nai & Wài Pó
Best film editing
Anatomy of a Fall
The Holdovers
Killers of the Flower Moon
Oppenheimer – WINNER
Poor Things
Best international feature film
Io Capitano
Perfect Days
Society of the Snow
The Teachers’ Lounge
The Zone of Interest – WINNER
Best original score
American Fiction
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
Killers of the Flower Moon
Oppenheimer – WINNER
Poor Things
Best original song
The Fire Inside – Flamin’ Hot
I’m Just Ken – Barbie
It Never Went Away – American Symphony
Wahzhazhe (A Song for My People) – Killers of the Flower Moon
What Was I Made For? – Barbie – WINNER
Best production design
Barbie
Killers of the Flower Moon
Napoleon
Oppenheimer
Poor Things – 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 live action short film
The After
Invincible
Knight of Fortune
Red, White and Blue
The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar – WINNER
Best sound
The Creator
Maestro
Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One
Oppenheimer
The Zone of Interest – WINNER
Best visual effects
The Creator
Godzilla Minus One – WINNER
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3
Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One
Napoleon
It was yet another fun-tastic year at Oscars with fantabulous performance and appearances, see you on the other side with more exciting acts to unfold.
