The 2024 Oscars ceremony made history in various ways, capturing the attention of audiences worldwide. Taking place on March 10, 2024, at 4 p.m. PT/7 p.m. ET, the event was broadcast on ABC. Vanessa Hudgens led The Oscars Red Carpet Show, with Julianne Hough as her co-host. Notably, Jimmy Kimmel hosted the main show for the fourth time in a row, joining the ranks of legendary hosts like Billy Crystal, Johnny Carson, and Bob Hope.
Oppenheimer led the nominations with an impressive 13 nods, followed closely by Poor Things with 11 and Killers of the Flower Moon with 10. A standout this year was Barbie, the box office champ, earning eight nominations, including nods for Best Picture and Best Supporting Actress. The list of nominated actors featured A-list stars like Bradley Cooper, Robert De Niro, and Emma Stone, alongside several first-time nominees, notably seven actors of color receiving their debut nominations.
Greta Gerwig, a celebrated director, faced disappointment at the ceremony, particularly losing out to Cord Jefferson for Best Adapted Screenplay. Lily Gladstone, an early frontrunner for Best Actress, was surpassed by Emma Stone in a surprising turn of events. Notably, even with the star-studded lineup of Killers of the Flower Moon, the film failed to secure any wins across its ten nominations.
The 2024 Oscars were a night of records, with several noteworthy achievements. Emma Stone emerged as only the second female producer to receive nominations for both Best Actress and Best Picture in the same year. Bradley Cooper solidified his status as one of four actors to achieve two Best Actor nominations for self-directed performances. Director Greta Gerwig also made history as the first director, male or female, to have their first three solo directorial efforts all nominated for Best Picture.
The ceremony featured several unexpected moments, including the absence of Leonardo DiCaprio in the Best Actor category for Killers of the Flower Moon and Margot Robbie missing out on a nomination for her comedic role in Barbie. Despite their directorial prowess, both Greta Gerwig and Alexander Payne were left out of the Best Director race. Surprisingly, acclaimed documentaries like Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie were shut out of nominations in their respective categories.
Oppenheimer dominated the awards, clinching seven trophies, including Best Picture and Best Director. Poor Things followed with four wins, while The Zone of Interest secured multiple statuettes. Emma Stone took home the Oscar for Best Actress for Poor Things, while Cillian Murphy won Best Actor for Oppenheimer. Notable wins included Robert Downey Jr. for Best Supporting Actor and Da’Vine Joy Randolph for Best Supporting Actress.
The 2024 Oscars proved to be a historic and memorable night in Hollywood, celebrating an array of talent across various categories and genres. From record-breaking moments to surprising upsets, the ceremony showcased the diverse and ever-evolving landscape of the film industry. Congratulations to all the winners and nominees who contributed to the success of the prestigious event.
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