Oscars 2024 LIVE – Al Pacino unveils big winner in ‘anticlimactic’ moment after Jennifer Lawrence breaks into tears
THE 2024 Oscars' biggest award was overshadowed as Al Pacino appeared to make a very awkward blunder while announcing Best Picture.
Legendary actor Pacino took to the stage to present the Academy Award for Best Picture to Oppenheimer - but viewers were shocked when he didn't read out the nominees before saying that his "eyes saw" Oppenheimer on the card.
"Al Pacino’s Oscar announcement of best picture was the most chaotic, confusing, and anticlimactic moment of an otherwise enjoyable award show," one viewer on X, formerly known as Twitter.
But aside from the bungled announcement, it was a great night for Brits as film-maker Christopher Nolan scooped an Oscar for Best Director whilst The Zone of Interest claimed the Oscar for Best International Feature Film.
Read our Oscars 2024 live blog for the latest news and updates...
How nominations are decided
The Oscars is hosted by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), a 6,000-strong group made up of film industry professionals such as actors, directors and producers.
There are different sections within the AMPAS and those individual sections cast the nominations.
However, for the category of the best picture, the entire academy votes on it.
Winner recap: Best Actress
- Annette Bening – Nyad
- Lily Gladstone – Killers of the Flower Moon
- Sandra Hüller – Anatomy of a Fall
- Carey Mulligan – Maestro
- Emma Stone – Poor Things (WINNER)
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- American Fiction – Ben LeClair, Nikos Karamigios, Cord Jefferson, and Jermaine Johnson, Producers
- Anatomy of a Fall – Marie-Ange Luciani and David Thion, Producers
- Barbie – David Heyman, Margot Robbie, Tom Ackerley, and Robbie Brenner, Producers
- The Holdovers – Mark Johnson, Producer
- Killers of the Flower Moon – Dan Friedkin, Bradley Thomas, Martin Scorsese, and Daniel Lupi, Producers
- Maestro – Bradley Cooper, Steven Spielberg, Fred Berner, Amy Durning, and Kristie Macosko Krieger, Producers
- Oppenheimer – Emma Thomas, Charles Roven, and Christopher Nolan, Producers (WINNER)
- Past Lives – David Hinojosa, Christine Vachon, and Pamela Koffler, Producers
- Poor Things – Ed Guiney, Andrew Lowe, Yorgos Lanthimos, and Emma Stone, Producers
- The Zone of Interest – James Wilson, Producer
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Winner recap: Who took home the Best Director award?
- Jonathan Glazer – The Zone of Interest
- Yorgos Lanthimos – Poor Things
- Christopher Nolan – Oppenheimer (WINNER)
- Martin Scorsese – Killers of the Flower Moon
- Justine Triet – Anatomy of a Fall
Credit: MEGA Billie Eilish the history maker
Billie Eilish made history last night as the youngest two-time Oscar recipient at 22 years old.
She won the award for Best Song with her brother Finneas. The two collaborated on the track, What Was I Made For? featured in Barbie.
The pair won an Academy Award in 2021 for their song No Time To Die, the title track for the James Bond film of the same name.
Billie also has nine Grammy Awards, meaning she’s halfway to achieving the coveted EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony) status.
Red Carpet highlights from a glamorous evening in Hollywood
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Credit: AP The Zone of Interest director addresses Middle East crisis
Jonathan Glazer, director of the Oscar-winning film, The Zone of Interest, used his acceptance speech to share a political message.
Glazer’s film was set in Auschwitz and won for Best International Feature Film.
He told the audience, “Our film shows where dehumanization leads at its worst.”
“It shaped all of our past and present. Right now, we stand here as men who refute their Jewishness and the Holocaust being hijacked by an occupation which has led to conflict for so many innocent people,” he continued.
“Whether the victims of Oct. 7 or the ongoing attack on Gaza, all the victims of this dehumanization — how do we resist?”
RDJ and Ke Huy Quan looked friendly backstage
Despite fans accusing Robert Downey Jr. of "snubbing" Ke Huy Quan onstage, the two actors seemed to get along well backstage.
Ke Huy Quan and Robert Downey Jr were pictured shaking hands at the ceremonyCredit: Getty RDJ slammed for ‘snubbing’ Ke Huy Quan, part two
Instead, Robert shook hands with Tim Robbins and fist-bumped Sam Rockwell, while Ke Huy was left holding the envelope he’d attempted to hand over.
In his speech, Robert failed to mention Ke Huy, other than to thank the "fellas" on the stage behind him - and viewers slammed the actor for his supposedly rude treatment of Ke Huy.
"I love that Robert Downey Jr. received his much-deserved Oscar award but the way he ignored Ke Huy Quan is so sad," one wrote on X, formerly Twitter.
"I know he maintains his 'Tony Stark' kind of personality but this was rude."
“He literally handed him the award with the biggest smile on his face and Robert blatantly ignored him,” another added.
“You can be the biggest star yet have zero humility and grace.”
RDJ slammed for 'snubbing' Ke Huy Quan
Robert Downey Jr, 58, won the award for his role in Oppenheimer at the awards ceremony on Sunday night.
Robert was met on stage by five past Best Supporting Actor winners — Sam Rockwell, Tim Robbins, Christoph Waltz, Mahershala Ali, and last year’s winner, Ke Huy.
It is tradition at the Oscars for the last person who won the accolade to hand it over to the new recipient.
Ke Huy - who won the award for Everything Everywhere All at Once - excitedly called Robert's name and beamed as the actor took to the stage.
The Sherlock Holmes actor failed to make eye contact with Ke Huy and breezed past him as he collected the Oscar.
Michelle Yeoh congratulates Emma Stone
Fans were confused to see Jennifer Lawrence present Emma Stone with her Oscar for Best Actress instead of last year's winner Michelle Yeoh - but Michelle cleared up the moment with a post on Instagram.
"Congratulations Emma!!" the legendary actress pictures of the moment.
"I confused you , but I wanted to share that glorious moment of handing over Oscar to you together with your best friend Jennifer!!
"She reminded me of my Bae Jamie Lee Curtis, always there for each other!!"
What to know about the original Oscars streaker, part two
As the audience was taken aback, Niven commented: "Well, ladies and gentlemen, that was almost bound to happen...
"...But isn't it fascinating to think that probably the only laugh that man will ever get in his life is by stripping off and showing his shortcomings?"
At a post-Oscars press conference, Opel explained his reason for the impromptu incident and told the crowd: "It just occurred to me that it might be an educative thing to do.
"You know, people shouldn’t be ashamed of being nude in public.
"Besides, it is a hell of a way to launch a career."
On July 7, 1979, 39-year-old Opel's life was cut short when he was murdered during an attempted robbery at his San Francisco art studio.
What to know about the original Oscars streaker
Jimmy Kimmel and John Cena's sketch was meant to be a parody of Robert Opel, the streaker from the 1974 Oscars ceremony.
Opel was an English teacher, art gallery owner, and photographer from New Jersey.
At that year's Academy Awards, he snuck into the show by posing as a journalist.
After successfully sneaking in, he sprinted past David Niven while holding up the peace sign.
John Cena bared it all on Oscars stage, part two
Inside the envelope was the winner of Best Costume Design.
The Fast and The Furious alum's nude presentation was met with applause from the audience.
After the Best Costume Design nominees were listed, Jimmy covered John in pink curtains.
Dressed in his pink attire, he presented the accolade to Holly Waddington for Poor Things.
John Cena bared it all on Oscars stage
As the 2024 Oscars' second hour went underway, Jimmy Kimmel referenced a streaking incident that happened over 50 years ago at the 46th Academy Awards.
During the 1974 Oscars telecast, a man ran nude across the stage while David Niven was introducing Elizabeth Taylor.
In a sketch poking fun at the incident, Jimmy told the audience that John Cena was going to reenact the moment.
Instead of sauntering across the stage naked, John slowly walked out with just an envelope covering his genital area.
Watch the crowd's emotional reactions to Billie Eilish perform
Ariana Grande in tears at Billie Eilish’s Oscar’s performance – but fans spot much stronger reaction when camera cutsJimmy Kimmel takes it in stride
Jimmy Kimmel wasn't bothered by Donald Trump's Truth Social post, calling him out on the Oscars stage.
In between presenters, Kimmel took the stage to read aloud Trump's post and had a few words of his own for the former president.
“Well, thank you President Trump. Thank you for watching, I’m surprised you’re still – isn’t it past your jail time?” Kimmel responded.
Donald Trump's message to Jimmy Kimmel
Former president Donald Trump was tuning into the Oscars last night and made sure to let Jimmy Kimmel know his hosting skills weren't up to par.
"Has there EVER been a WORSE HOST than Jimmy Kimmel at The Oscars. His opening was that of a less than average person trying too hard to be something which he is not, and never can be," Trump wrote in a on Truth Social.
"Also a really bad politically correct show tonight, and for years - Disjointed, boring, and very unfair. Why don’t they just give the Oscars to those that deserve them.
"Maybe that way their audience and TV ratings will come back from the depths. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!"
Watch Ryan Gosling's legendary I'm Just Ken performance
Ryan Gosling gives ‘greatest performance in Oscars history’ in show-stopping I’m Just Ken number with A-list cameos_1Emma's shout-out to former co-star
While accepting her Oscar for Best Actress in a Leading Role, Emma Stone made a funny remark about her former co-star.
She admitted that her dress broke before gracing the stage and jokingly blamed her former La La Land co-star, Ryan Gosling.
"I think it happened during I'm Just Ken. I'm pretty sure," Emma joked referring to Ryan's live performance earlier in the night.
Backlash over Best Actress win
Emma Stone took home the Oscar for Best Actress in a Leading Role, for her performance in Poor Things, which didn't sit right with many viewers.
Lily Gladstone appeared to be the favorite for the award and Emma thanked her for her performance while accepting the Oscar.
"I really thought Lily had it, she will get that Oscar eventually, such a talent," one viewer wrote on X, formerly Twitter.
"Nooo… what a missed opportunity.. Lily Gladstone win would have being a huge step for Native Americans .. and well deserved! she was amazing!!" another wrote.
Kris Jenner shows out with long-time beau
Kris Jenner attended the Vanity Fair After Party with her partner, Corey Gamble.
Kris Jenner sported a shimmery gown as Corey Gamble opted for a classic suit and tie as the two arrived at the after-partyCredit: Getty Billie Eilish makes history
Billie Eilish made history last night as the youngest two-time Oscar recipient at 22 years old.
She won the award for Best Song with her brother Finneas. The two collaborated on the track, What Was I Made For? featured in Barbie.
The pair won an Academy Award in 2021 for their song No Time To Die, the title track for the James Bond film of the same name.
Billie also has nine Grammy Awards, meaning she's halfway to achieving the coveted EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony) status.
Director uses speech for activism
Jonathan Glazer, director of the Oscar-winning film, The Zone of Interest, used his acceptance speech to share a political message.
Glazer's film was set in Auschwitz and won for Best International Feature Film.
He told the audience, "Our film shows where dehumanization leads at its worst."
“It shaped all of our past and present. Right now, we stand here as men who refute their Jewishness and the Holocaust being hijacked by an occupation which has led to conflict for so many innocent people," he continued.
"Whether the victims of Oct. 7 in Israel or the ongoing attack on Gaza, all the victims of this dehumanization — how do we resist?”
Watch John Cena stun audiences in hilarious naked bit with Jimmy Kimmel
John Cena goes completely naked on Oscars stage and covers up with just a card in bizarre moment with host Jimmy Kimmel
