By The grand finale of Hollywood’s most prestigious event saw ‘Oppenheimer’ sweeping the awards! With victories spanning from Best Actor to Best Film and Best Director, this cinematic masterpiece claimed 7 trophies in total. Alongside, ‘Barbie’, ‘Poor Things’, and ‘Anatomy of a Fall’ also secured notable wins, adding to the evening’s excitement. Explore the comprehensive list of winners from the 96th Academy Awards to discover all the highlights from this unforgettable night.
Christopher Nolan won his first ever Academy Award for directing historical drama ‘Oppenheimer’. Moments after he bagged the trophy for Best Director, the filmmaker was back on stage to receive the award for Best Film. ‘Oppenheimer’ was named Best Movie at the 96th Academy Awards. This 2023 film, has not just swept major awards this season but was also a box office money spinner, earning $957 million globally. “We don’t know where this incredible journey is going from here. But to know that you think I’m a meaningful part of it means the world to me,” the filmmaker said in his acceptance speech.
Oppenheimer brought the much deserved Best Actor honor for Cillian Murphy, who was nominated along with Bradley Cooper — Maestro, Colman Domingo — Rustin, Paul Giamatti — The Holdovers and Jeffrey Wright — American Fiction. In his speech, Cillian shared, “We made a film about the man who created the atomic bomb. And for better or for worse, we’re all living in Oppenheimer’s world. So I would really like to dedicate this to the peacemakers, everywhere.” Emma Stone took home the trophy for her performance in ‘Poor Things’. The actress gave a shout out to her daughter in her speech and said, “I know I have to wrap up, but I really want to just thank my family, my mom, my brother Spencer, my dad, my husband Dave, I love you so much. And most importantly, my daughter, who’s going to be 3 in three days and has turned our lives technicolor. I love you bigger than the whole sky, my girl.”
Oscars 2024 will forever be etched in Robert Downey Jr.’s memory as he clinched his first-ever victory. His portrayal of Rear Adm. Lewis Strauss in ‘Oppenheimer’ earned him the coveted honor. In a characteristically light-hearted manner, the actor kept his acceptance speech succinct, quipping, “I’d like to thank my terrible childhood and the academy — in that order.” He expressed gratitude to his wife Susan, acknowledging her role in his journey, stating, “You loved me back to life and that’s why I’m here.”
Additionally, Da’Vine Joy Randolph secured the best supporting actress Oscar for her compelling performance in ‘The Holdovers’, where she portrayed a grieving mother, adding another highlight to the memorable evening.
Here’s the complete list of winners from the 96th Academy Awards:
- Original Screenplay: “Anatomy of a Fall”
- Adapted Screenplay: “American Fiction”
- Animated Feature: “The Boy and the Heron”
- Production Design: “Poor Things”
- Costume Design: “Poor Things”
- Cinematography: “Oppenheimer”
- Editing: “Oppenheimer”
- Makeup and Hairstyling: “Poor Things”
- Sound: “The Zone of Interest”
- Visual Effects: “Godzilla Minus One”
- Original Score: “Oppenheimer”
- Original Song: “What Was I Made For?” (“Barbie”)
- Documentary Feature: “20 Days in Mariupol”
- International Feature: “The Zone of Interest” (United Kingdom)
- Animated Short: “War Is Over! Inspired by the Music of John & Yoko”
- Documentary Short: “The Last Repair Shop”
- Live-Action Short: “The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar”
