Amidst the glitz of the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, the 96th Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, unfolded with all the charm and excitement befitting Hollywood’s grandest night. From the A-listers gracing the red carpet to fans tuning in worldwide, the stage was set for an unforgettable celebration. Guided by the ever-entertaining Jimmy Kimmel, we witnessed the magic of cinema come alive as deserving winners took home their well-deserved awards.
Here is the complete list of winners from the 96th Academy Awards.
Best Picture: Oppenheimer
Best Actor in a Leading Role: Cillian Murphy (Oppenheimer)
Best Actor in a Supporting Role: Robert Downey Jr. (Oppenheimer)
Best Actress in a Leading Role: Emma Stone (Poor Things)
Best Actress in a Supporting Role: Da’Vine Joy Randolph (The Holdovers)
Best Directing: Christopher Nolan (Oppenheimer)
Best Animated Feature: The Boy and the Heron
Best Adapted Screenplay: American Fiction (Cord Jefferson)
Best Original Screenplay: Anatomy of a Fall (Justine Triet and Arthur Harari)
Best Cinematography: Oppenheimer (Hoyte van Hoytema)
Best Costume Design: Poor Things (Holly Waddington)
Best Documentary Feature: 20 Days in Mariupol
Best Documentary Short Film: The Last Repair Shop
Best Film Editing: Oppenheimer (Jennifer Lame)
Best International Feature Film: The Zone of Interest
Best Makeup and Hairstyling: Poor Things (Nadia Stacey, Mark Coulier, and Josh Weston)
Best Original Score: Oppenheimer (Ludwig Göransson)
Best Original Song: What Was I Made For? (Barbie)
Best Production Design: Poor Things
Best Animated Short Film: WAR IS OVER! Inspired by the Music of John & Yoko
Best Live Action Short Film: The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar
Best Sound: The Zone of Interest (Tarn Willers and Johnnie Burn)
Best Visual Effects: Godzilla: Minus One
Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer won 7 Oscars, the highest number for any movie this year. It was followed by Emma Stone’s Poor Things, which won 4 Oscars. Stay tuned for more updates on Oscars 2024.