Oscars 2023: Memorable moments and the winners list
Dreams do come true
The 95th Academy Awards capped off film awards season earlier today as big names in the movie industry celebrated at the Dolby Theatre in the Ovation Hollywood. Stars were decked in their bedazzled gowns and sleek suits to honour the movies released in 2022. This year’s host, Jimmy Kimmel, kicked off the show with a witty, 13-minute monologue, which didn’t miss out on poking fun at last year’s infamous Oscar slap. He also introduced his unofficial star-studded “crisis team”, which included Adonis Creed, the Mandalorian, a Spider-Man and Steven Spielberg, joking that if anyone in the audience “commits an act of violence,” they’d be “awarded the Oscar for best actor and permitted to give a 19-minute-long speech.”
Congrats to all on an incident-free evening… #Oscars pic.twitter.com/SjDqbZyP7i
— Jimmy Kimmel (@jimmykimmel) March 13, 2023
It’s safe to say we can all breathe a sigh of relief as this year’s Oscars was drama-free. Instead, tears were shed for the night’s historical moments and tear-jerking tributes. From Everything Everywhere All At Once winning seven awards—including Best Picture and Best Director—to many first-time Oscar winners, such as our Malaysian queen Michelle Yeoh, who won Best Actress, and Telegu film RRR, which won Best Original Music for Naatu Naatu.
Ahead, you’ll find our picks of the memorable moments you may have missed—plus the complete list of winners and nominees of the 95th Academy Awards 2023.
Award highlights
Michelle Yeoh is the first Asian to win Best Actress
“Ladies, don’t let anyone tell you you are ever past your prime.” – Michelle Yeoh #Oscars pic.twitter.com/Kghu1jx53F
— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) March 13, 2023
History was made with Michelle Yeoh’s win for Best Actress and being the first Asian woman to win the award. Last year’s winner, Jessica Chastain, and Halle Berry—the first Black actress to win the same award in 2002—presented the award.
Yeoh delivered a touching acceptance speech where she said, “For all the little boys and girls who look like me watching tonight, this is a beacon of hope and possibilities. This is proof that dreams do come true. And ladies, don’t let anybody ever tell you that you are past your prime.” Additionally, she thanked her co-stars and crew before sharing a special dedication to her mum, whom she said was watching from home in Malaysia. She also added: “And to my extended family in Hong Kong where I started my career. Thank you for letting me stand on your shoulders, giving me a leg up, so I can be here today.”
Brendan Fraser wins Best Actor and his first Oscar
Brendan Fraser accepts the #Oscar for Best Actor for #TheWhale. https://t.co/ndiKiHfmID pic.twitter.com/kNuDy85dpH
— Variety (@Variety) March 13, 2023
Brendan Fraser hits a milestone by being a first-time Oscar winner for his role in The Whale. In his emotional acceptance speech, he thanked the film’s studio, A24, for making such a bold film, along with the team that made it all happen. Fraser then recalled his 30-year career in Hollywood and ended it by thanking his children—two of whom were there to support him—and his “best first mate,” partner Jeanne Moore.
Ke Huy Quan and Jamie Lee Curtis both win their first Oscars
“Mom, I just won an Oscar!” Ke Huy Quan sobs as he accepts the #Oscar for Best Supporting Actor. https://t.co/ndiKiHfmID pic.twitter.com/92QIp3PRmS
— Variety (@Variety) March 13, 2023
Jamie Lee Curtis accepts the #Oscar for Best Supporting Actress. https://t.co/ndiKiHfmID pic.twitter.com/bGBtrI3k0g
— Variety (@Variety) March 13, 2023
Ke Huy Quan and Jamie Lee Curtis from Everything Everywhere All At Once scored their first Oscar wins for the Best Supporting Actor and Actress categories. Ke took the stage and gave an emotional shoutout to his 84-year-old mother watching from home: “Mom, I just won an Oscar!” Meanwhile, Curtis dedicated her award to her fans: “To all the people who have supported the genre movies that I’ve made for all these years; the thousands and hundreds of thousands of people, we just won an Oscar together!”
Lady Gaga performs a stripped-down version of Hold My Hand
“You might find that you can be your own hero, even if you feel broken inside.” Lady Gaga introduces her performance of “Hold My Hand” at the #Oscars. https://t.co/ndiKiHeOT5 pic.twitter.com/n04D232RP0
— Variety (@Variety) March 13, 2023
Lady Gaga showcased a side to her that we rarely see at a grand awards show. For her performance, she was dressed in a T-shirt and ripped jeans, and went makeup-free as she sang the Oscar-nominated original song from Top Gun: Maverick, Hold My Hand. Before her performance, cameras also captured a sweet moment of her helping a fallen photographer while on the red carpet. How can you not love her?
Michael B. Jordan and Jonathan Majors show support to Angela Bassett after her Oscar snub
Michael B. Jordan and Jonathan Majors give a shoutout to Angela Bassett: “Hey Auntie, we love you.” #Oscars pic.twitter.com/xIQlVq8AOZ
— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) March 13, 2023
Viewers took to social media to vent about how Angela Bassett deserved to win the Best Supporting Actress award over Curtis. In solidarity, Micheal B. Jordan and Jonathan Majors showed their support as they presented the Best Cinematography award. Jordan started his speech by saying, “Hey Auntie, we love you.””
John Travolta honours Olivia Newton-John
John Travolta gets emotional as he introduces the “In Memoriam” segment at the #Oscars: “They’ve made us smile, and became dear friends who we will always remain hopelessly devoted to.” https://t.co/ndiKiHfmID pic.twitter.com/67NZN8e11d
— Variety (@Variety) March 13, 2023
John Travolta became teary-eyed on stage as he introduced the ‘In Memorium’ segment to honour the actors, actresses and artists behind the scenes who passed last year. In his words, “They’ve made us smile, and became dear friends who we will always remain hopelessly devoted to.”
A full circle moment for Ke Huy Quan and Harrison Ford on stage
Watching Ke Huy Quan excitedly hug Harrison’s Ford after a magical night at the #Oscars is something else! Pure joy! pic.twitter.com/8XG1hBy1U9
— CJ Johnson (@cjjohnsonjr) March 13, 2023
It was an “Aww” moment for fans of the Indiana Jones franchise when Harrison Ford and Kee Huy Quan reunited on stage and hugged each other. Ford presented the award for Best Picture, which went to none other than Everything Everywhere All At Once.
THE COMPLETE LIST OF NOMINEES AND WINNERS
(Note: The winner of each category is highlighted in bold.)
Best picture
All Quiet on the Western Front
Avatar: The Way of Water
The Banshees of Inisherin
Elvis
Everything Everywhere All at Once
The Fabelmans
Tár
Top Gun: Maverick
Triangle of Sadness
Women Talking
Best actor in a leading role
Austin Butler, Elvis
Colin Farrell, The Banshees of Inisherin
Brendan Fraser, The Whale
Paul Mescal, Aftersun
Bill Nighy, Living
Best actress in a leading role
Cate Blanchett, Tár
Ana de Armas, Blonde
Andrea Riseborough, To Leslie
Michelle Williams, The Fabelmans
Michelle Yeoh, Everything Everywhere All at Once
Best supporting actor
Brendan Gleeson, The Banshees of Inisherin
Brian Tyree Henry, Causeway
Judd Hirsch, The Fabelmans
Barry Keoghan, The Banshees of Inisherin
Ke Huy Quan, Everything Everywhere All at Once
Best supporting actress
Angela Bassett, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Hong Chau, The Whale
Kerry Condon, The Banshees of Inisherin
Jamie Lee Curtis, Everything Everywhere All at Once
Stephanie Hsu, Everything Everywhere All at Once
Best director
Martin McDonagh, The Banshees of Inisherin
Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, Everything Everywhere All at Once
Steven Spielberg, The Fabelmans
Todd Field, Tár
Ruben Östlund, Triangle of Sadness
Best original song
‘Applause’, Tell It Like a Woman
‘Hold My Hand’, Top Gun: Maverick
‘Lift Me Up’, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
‘Naatu Naatu’, RRR
‘This Is a Life’, Everything Everywhere All at Once
Best documentary feature
All That Breathes
All the Beauty and the Bloodshed
Fire of Love
A House Made of Splinters
Navalny
Best live-action short
An Irish Goodbye
Ivalu
Le Pupille
Night Ride
The Red Suitcase
Best cinematography
All Quiet on the Western Front
Bardo, False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths
Elvis
Empire of Light
Tár
Best makeup and hair
All Quiet on the Western Front
The Batman
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Elvis
The Whale
Best costume design
Babylon
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Elvis
Everything Everywhere All at Once
Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris
Best international film
All Quiet on the Western Front
Argentina, 1985
Close
EO
The Quiet Girl
Best documentary short
The Elephant Whisperers
Haulout
How Do You Measure a Year?
The Martha Mitchell Effect
Stranger at the Gate
Best animated short
The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse
The Flying Sailor
Ice Merchants
My Year of Dicks
An Ostrich Told Me the World Is Fake and I Think I Believe It
Best production design
All Quiet on the Western Front
Avatar: The Way of Water
Babylon
Elvis
The Fabelmans
Best original score
All Quiet on the Western Front
Babylon
The Banshees of Inisherin
Everything Everywhere All at Once
The Fabelmans
Best visual effects
All Quiet on the Western Front
Avatar: The Way of Water
The Batman
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Top Gun: Maverick
Best original screenplay
The Banshees of Inisherin
Everything Everywhere All at Once
The Fabelmans
Tár
Triangle of Sadness
Best adapted screenplay
All Quiet on the Western Front
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
Living
Top Gun: Maverick
Women Talking
Best sound
All Quiet on the Western Front
Avatar: The Way of Water
The Batman
Elvis
Top Gun: Maverick
Best editing
The Banshees of Inisherin
Elvis
Everything Everywhere All at Once
Tár
Top Gun: Maverick
Best animated feature
Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio
Marcel the Shell With Shoes On
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
The Sea Beast
Turning Red
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