2024 Oscar Recap

The 2024 Oscars came with a few surprises and unexpected winners for an exciting evening that ends the awards season. From a different format for presenting to joyous performances for the best song, the night will surely be viewed all over social media platforms again and again. 

Best & Supporting Actors and Actresses at the 2024 Oscars!

Best Actress in a Leading Role: Emma Stone

Best Actor in a Leading Role: Cillian Murphy

Best Actress in a Supporting Role: Da’Vine Joy Randolph

Best Actor in a Supporting Role: Robert Downey Jr.

Jimmy Kimmel opened the night with highlights and jokes about the biggest movies of the year and the best picture nominations. This being his 4th year hosting the awards show, there is no awkwardness or unsureness from the host. Despite the show starting an hour earlier it still managed to run about the same time length, and some audiences needed to be more impressed by this marketing move to gain more viewers. The new format for best actors and supporting actors with past winners presenting as a panel was a great update to the traditional way of presenting these awards. This gave audiences a window into who the nominees were as individuals and separated them from their nominated performances. It also gave audiences a glimpse into who is friends with whom in Hollywood. 

The best song performances ranged from a heartfelt and intimate performance by Billie Eilish & Finneas to an over-the-top "I'm Just Ken" performance by Ryan Gosling, with a nod to "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes", and special star-studded performers Slash and Wolfgang Van Halen. Jon Batiste performed his loving song written for his wife by himself at a piano. Finally, the impactful performance by Scott George and the Osage Singers brought to life the song  'Wahzhazhe (A Song For My People)' from the nominated film "Killers of the Flower Moon".

The 2024 Oscars will be remembered with several first-time Oscar nominees taking home statues and viral performances that will be remembered for years to come. 

Check out the full list of winners below:

Best Picture: "Oppenheimer"

Best Actress in a Leading Role: Emma Stone "Poor Things"

Best Actor in a Leading Role: Cillian Murphy "Oppenheimer"

Best Actor in a Supporting Role: Robert Downey Jr. "Oppenheimer"

Best Actress in a Supporting Role: Da'Vine Joy Randolph "The Holdovers"

Best Director: Christopher Nolan "Oppenheimer"

Best Cinematography: "Oppenheimer"

Best International Feature Film: "The Zone of Interest"

Best Adapted Screenplay: "American Fiction"

Best Original Screenplay: "Anatomy of a Fall"

Best Live Action Short Film: "The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar"

Best Animated Short Film: "War Is Over! Inspired by the Music of John & Yoko"

Best Animated Feature Film: "The Boy and the Heron"

Best Documentary Short: "The Last Repair Shop"

Best Documentary Feature Film: "20 Days in Mariupol"

Best Original Song: "What Was I Made For?" from "Barbie"

Best Original Score: "Oppenheimer"

Best Makeup & Hairstyling: "Oppenheimer"

Best Costume Design: "Poor Things"

Best Editing: "Oppenheimer"

Best Sound: "The Zone of Interest"

Best Production Design: "Oppenheimer"

Best Visual Effects: "Godzilla Minus One"