The 2023 Oscars Ceremony Was Everything

The 95th Academy Awards were last night and there were plenty of tears, cheers, and queers showing up and showing out. Here’s a recap of some of Sunday night’s star-studded affair. 

Fashion forward

Folks walking the Oscars’ champagne carpet this year came to slay.

Secondhand cringe

And while there were plenty of great champagne carpet moments, there were some, shall we say, awkward encounters – like this one between model and Oscars correspondent Ashley Graham and Hugh Grant.

Jimmy jokes

Host, comedian, and actor Jimmy Kimmel hosted the 95th Academy Awards and had a few words about last year’s interesting turn of events between Oscar winner Will Smith and comedian Chris Rock…and we might have a few eye rolls this bit.

Nicole Kidman released from AMC ad

Oscar winner Nicole Kidman was present and so was a quick AMC joke. Points for knowing your audience. 

Creed III Cast members Michael B. Jordan and Jonathan Majors were knockouts

1.) Michael B. Jordan and Jonathan Majors looked incredible and 2.) they made sure to give “Auntie” Angela Bassett her flowers.

Cocaine Bear had a score to settle

Elizabeth Banks was busy scolding the star of her film Cocaine Bear.

History-making Oscar wins

There was plenty to celebrate. Jamie Lee Curtis, Ke Huy Quan, Michelle Yeoh, and Brendan Fraser all became first time Oscar winners for Best Supporting Actress, Best Supporting Actor, Best Actress, and Best Actor respectively.

Additionally, Yeoh became the first Asian woman to win Best Actress (and the second woman of color to win after Halle Berry).

Quan became the second Asian man to win Best Supporting Actor (the first was Haing S. Ngor for The Killing Fields).

And Ruth E. Carter became the first Black woman to win two Oscars (her first and second are for Best Costume Design).

Star Studded Performances

All of the Best Original Song nominees took to the stage to give riveting performances. 

Rihanna lifted us up with an emotional performance. 

Rahul Sipligunj and Kaala Bhairava performed “Naatu Naatu” with a bevy of dancers and brought plenty of energy to the Oscars stage (and took home a Best Original Song as well).

Oscar winner Lady Gaga bared her heart and soul in a stripped down, top notch performance.

Sofia Carson and Diane Warren’s performance garnered plenty of “Applause”. 

And Oscar nominee Stephanie Hsu, Son Lux, and David Byrne were living their best lives on stage. 

Everything Everywhere All At Once took home everything

After an amazing Oscars run, EEAAO took home 7 awards out of 11 nominations in a historic sweep. Wins include: Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Original Screenplay, Best Film Editing, Best Director, and Best Picture.