The 96th Academy Awards: 2024 Oscar Winners
The Biggest Night in Hollywood
The 96th Academy Awards, popularly known as the Oscars, took place on [date] at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California. The event celebrated the best of filmmaking in 2023, with a star-studded lineup of nominees vying for the coveted golden statuettes. Here's a rundown of the 2024 Oscar winners:
Major Winners
Best Picture: The Whale
Directed by Darren Aronofsky, The Whale took home the top honor of the night, beating out strong contenders like The Fabelmans and Everything Everywhere All at Once.
Best Director: Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert for Everything Everywhere All at Once
The Daniels, as they are affectionately known, made history as the first directing duo to win the Best Director award.
Best Actor: Brendan Fraser for The Whale
Brendan Fraser won his first Oscar for his powerful performance as Charlie, a reclusive English teacher struggling with obesity.
Best Actress: Michelle Yeoh for Everything Everywhere All at Once
Michelle Yeoh became the first Asian woman to win the Best Actress award, recognizing her phenomenal performance as Evelyn Wang, a Chinese-American laundromat owner.
Best Supporting Actor: Ke Huy Quan for Everything Everywhere All at Once
Ke Huy Quan won his first Oscar for his heartwarming performance as Waymond Wang, Evelyn's husband.
Best Supporting Actress: Jamie Lee Curtis for Everything Everywhere All at Once
Jamie Lee Curtis received her first Oscar for her memorable performance as Deirdre Beaubeirdre, an IRS inspector.
Other Notable Winners
Best Original Screenplay: The Fabelmans (Steven Spielberg and Tony Kushner)
Best Adapted Screenplay: Women Talking (Sarah Polley)
Best Animated Feature Film: Guneet
Best Documentary Feature Film: Navalny
Best International Feature Film: Argentina, 1985
Memorable Moments
- Jenifer Connelly and Samuel L. Jackson were honored with the Honorary Oscars for their outstanding contributions to the film industry.
- Rihanna performed her Oscar-nominated song "Lift Me Up" from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
- Hugh Grant presented an award despite having a cold, earning laughs from the audience.
Conclusion
The 96th Academy Awards was a night to remember, with Everything Everywhere All at Once leading the pack with four wins. The ceremony celebrated the best of filmmaking, and we can't wait to see what the future holds for these talented individuals.
