The 95th Academy Awards had great protagonists. All at once everywhere rose with seven of the 11 statuettes for which he opted, including Best Lead Actress. Actress Michelle Yeoh was the one who received this distinction, being the first Asian woman to win this category in the history of awards.
But not only did she mark the history of this ceremony. Although in her acceptance speech the performer claimed that “no one can tell us that our moment is over”, when she won an Oscar at the age of 60, something similar happened to Jamie Lee Curtiswho won her first Oscar at the age of 63, more precisely that of the best actress in a supporting role also for this film.
For his part, Brendan Fraser also received his first Oscar after a long career in the film industry for his role in La ballena (The whale). The costumer Ruth Carter also made history by becoming the first black woman with two Oscars, After winning his second prize for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
But as happens at most galas, awards shows and events where big-name celebrities get together, there are far more off-stage anecdotes than on-stage.
For that reason, we’ve compiled the best moments you can’t miss to keep you up to date with everything that happened at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles on the night of Sunday, March 12.
Lady Gaga helps a photographer
Lady Gaga It was one of the big surprises of the evening. Confirming his attendance and performance just hours before his debut, on the red carpet he starred in a trivia while posing for photographers. one of the professionals tripped and fell to the ground trying to photograph her and the artist quickly turned to approach her and ask how she was doing.
Fortunately, everything ended in a brief incident, since the photographer got up and thanked the artist for the gesture, who continued his descent on the red carpet.
‘Angry’ of Angela Bassett for losing the Oscar
Angela Bassette was up for Best Supporting Artist for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Prize which, as we have already said, won Jamie Lee Curtis.
His serious face when naming the name of the winneras the rest of the contestants cheered Curtis on, quickly became a social media meme.
Ana de Armas’ awkward moment
Ana de Armas had an awkward moment on the red carpet while attending the Argentinian reporter Axel Kuschevatzkyfrom the TNT channel, who asked him a strange question that completely confused the interpreter.
“People don’t know the effort that all this trip has taken of you, to come to the United States, to spend weeks in the chair of Alex Pettyferhe told her, referring to a 32-year-old British actor.
Ana, visibly confused, quickly settled the matter: “Who? I’ve never lived in someone’s chair.” At this point, Kuschevatzky attempted to redirect the interview by reaffirming the effort Armas has made to get where he is and asking if he has been rewarded.
“Yes, of course. There have been many years of effort, work, sacrifices… And leaving people behind and taking risks,” replied the actress with absolute professionalism.
The darts of Jimmy Kimmel and Will Smith
jimmy kimmelemcee, threw several darts at Will Smith related to his slap in the face at Chris Rock at the latest Oscars.
“If anyone in the room commits an act of violence, you automatically get the Best Actor Oscar and a promised 90-minute speech,” quipped Kimmel, who also followed up with another arrow to the Academy: “Seriously, the Academy has a crisis team. If something unpredictable or violent happens during the ceremony, do what you did last year: nothing. Sit down and do absolutely nothing. Maybe even give the bully a hug.”
But not only did we talk about the monologue of Jimmy Kimmel, The actor’s face also went viral Andrew Garfield while listening to him, with a most amused expression.
Hugh Grant’s “scrotal moment”
The most nostalgic had their highlight of the night when they took the stage at the Dolby Theater Hugh Grant there Andie McDowellwho 29 years earlier starred in one of the most famous romantic comedies of all time: Four weddings and a funeral.
This reunion, nearly three decades later, was to deliver the award for best international film, which went to No news at the front. Before handing it over, Hugh (62) and Andie (64) joked about how the weather has affected each other.
The Briton explained that by not having put on creams like his partner, his face was now “essentially a scrotum”displaying his unmistakable English humour.
Salma Hayek posing with her 15-year-old daughter
Salma Hayek (46) attended the ceremony accompanied by her daughter Valentina Paloma Pinault, 15 years old. It’s the first time the actress has attended an event with her teenage daughter, so it was a very special night for both of them.
While Salma opted for a sequin design by Gucci in orange tones, Valentina opted for an elegant red dress with a strapless neckline. Both dazzled on the red carpet with their outfits.
Lady Gaga without makeup
Lady Gaga’s ‘anti-glamorous’ take on her Oscar performance
Shortly after ‘stars the momentphotograph’ on the red carpet, Lady Gaga surprised everyone with her performance at the ceremony, which It wasn’t even confirmed.
The artist stripped of all the glamor characteristic of this type of event and appeared on stage in a t-shirt, jeans and Converse shoes to sing hold my hand from the movie Top Gun: Maverickwithout a drop of makeup.
The reunion between Harrison Ford and Ke Huy Quan
One of the most beautiful moments of the ceremony was the reunion between Harrison Ford there Ke Huy Quanwho in 1984 gave life respectively to Indiana Jones and Plug in IIndiana Jones and the Temple of Doom.
On this occasion, Ford presented the Oscar for best film, which went to all at once everywherewhere he participates Ke Huy Quanwho also won Best Supporting Actor.
As the cast took the stage to collect the award, Quan lunged at Ford to give him a big hugcompletely emotional and clearly showing the affection they have 50 years after meeting.