The 2024 Oscars ceremony took place on March 10, 2024, marking a historic event in Hollywood. Vanessa Hudgens and Julianne Hough hosted The Oscars Red Carpet Show, leading up to the main event where Jimmy Kimmel took the stage as the host for the evening. The nominations were filled with star-studded names such as Bradley Cooper, Robert De Niro, Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, Robert Downey Jr., and Jodie Foster, alongside a significant number of first-time nominees. Notably, seven out of the 20 acting Oscar nominees in 2024 were people of color, making it a diverse and inclusive year for recognition in the industry.
Despite high expectations, the awards ceremony had its fair share of surprises and upsets. Greta Gerwig and Alexander Payne, both former winners in the screenplay categories, were notably left out of the Best Director race. Additionally, Leonardo DiCaprio and Margot Robbie were omitted from the acting categories, highlighting the unpredictability of the Oscars. Emma Stone emerged as the Best Actress winner for “Poor Things,” while Cillian Murphy took home the Best Actor award for his role in “Oppenheimer.” The night also saw Robert Downey Jr. winning Best Supporting Actor for his work in “Oppenheimer,” and Da’Vine Joy Randolph winning Best Supporting Actress for “The Holdovers.”
The 2024 Oscars also brought about several record-breaking achievements and milestones. Lily Gladstone made history as the first Native woman of American descent to be nominated for Best Actress. Martin Scorsese became the most-nominated living director, surpassing Steven Spielberg with 10 nominations. Another record was set with three female directors earning Best Picture nominations, a first in Oscars history. John Williams, the composer for “Indiana Jones and the Dial Of Destiny,” became the oldest-ever nominee at 91 with an impressive 54 nominations to his name.
“Oppenheimer” emerged as the big winner of the night, taking home seven trophies including Best Picture and Director. Emma Stone’s performance in “Poor Things” earned her the Best Actress award, while Cillian Murphy’s role in “Oppenheimer” secured him the Best Actor accolade. Robert Downey Jr. and Da’Vine Joy Randolph also clinched victories in the supporting categories. The night was filled with memorable moments and standout performances that solidified the 2024 Oscars as a historic and unforgettable event in Hollywood’s prestigious history.
The 2024 Oscars ceremony was a night filled with surprises, upsets, and memorable victories that will go down in Hollywood history. From record-breaking achievements to diverse nominations and well-deserved wins, the event showcased the best of the industry and celebrated the talent and hard work of all those involved. As the trophies were handed out and the speeches were made, the 2024 Oscars left a lasting impact on the film world, setting the stage for future generations of filmmakers and artists to strive for excellence in their craft.
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