The Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, took place on March 10th, 2024, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles. The 96th ceremony was hosted by the comedian and late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel, who returned to host it for the fourth time. It was a night filled with glamour, artitst, and, of course, the various categories’ winners to be awarded for their release in 2023.

This year’s Oscars provided a night of surprises, with some frontrunners falling short. “Oppenheimer” was contemplated with the most wins of the night, the film dominated the awards, winning a total of seven Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Director. With no further ado, let’s delve into the night’s biggest winners and one of the most unexpected turns.

Who won the Oscars in the year of 2024?

  • Best Picture: the coveted golden statue for Best Picture went to “Oppenheimer”, a biographical thriller directed by Christopher Nolan. This film thrusts audiences into the life of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the enigmatic scientist who played a pivotal role in developing the atomic bomb.
  • Best Director: the award for Best Director went to Christopher Nolan for his work on “Oppenheimer.” Nolan’s masterful direction and ability to craft a complex and thought-provoking film solidified his place as one of the leading filmmakers of our generation.
  • Best Actor: the Best Actor award was presented to Cillian Murphy for his phenomenal performance as J. Robert Oppenheimer. Murphy delivers a powerful and nuanced portrayal of this controversial figure, leaving a lasting impression on the audience.
  • Best Actress: taking home the Best Actress award was Emma Stone for her captivating performance in the period drama “Poor Things.” Stone embodies her character with both wit and vulnerability, creating a truly memorable performance.

Other Notable Wins

Here’s a complete list of winners across other categories:

  • Best Supporting Actor: Robert Downey Jr. for “Oppenheimer”
  • Best Supporting Actress: Da’Vine Joy Randolph for “The Holdovers”
  • Best Original Screenplay: “Anatomy of a Fall” written by Justine Triet and Arthur Harari
  • Best Adapted Screenplay: “American Fiction” written by Cord Jefferson
  • Best Animated Feature: “The Boy and the Heron” directed by Hayao Miyazaki and Toshio Suzuki
  • Best Animated Short Film: “War Is Over! Inspired by the Music of John & Yoko” directed by Dave Mullins and produced by Brad Booker
  • Best Live Action Short: “The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar” written and directed by Wes Anderson and produced by Wes Anderson, Steven Rales and Jeremy Dawson
  • Best Cinematography: “Oppenheimer” by Hoyte van Hoytema
  • Best Documentary Feature: “20 Days in Mariupol” directed by Mstyslav Chernov
  • Best Documentary Short Film: “The Last Repair Shop” directed by Ben Proudfoot and Kris Bowers
  • Best Film Editing: “Oppenheimer” edited by Jennifer Lame
  • Best Visual Effects: “Godzilla Minus One” by Takashi Yamazaki, Kiyoko Shibuya, Masaki Takahashi and Tatsuji Nojima
  • Best Costume Design: “Poor Things” designed by Holly Waddington
  • Best Production Design: “Poor Things” by James Price, Shona Heath and Zsuzsa Mihalek
  • Best Makeup and Hairstyling: “Poor Things” by Nadia Stacey, Mark Coulier and Josh Weston
  • Best Sound: “The Zone of Interest” by Tarn Willers and Johnie Burn
  • Best Original Score: “Oppenheimer” by Ludwig Goransson
  • Best Original Song: “What Was I Made For?” by Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell for “Barbie”
  • Best International Feature: “The Zone of Interest” (United Kingdom)

As expected, there were snubs and surprises at the 2024 Oscars according to people. Highly anticipated films, like “Killers of the Flower Moon”, were largely overlooked in major categories. Controversy arose around the Best Actress win, with some comments suggesting Emma Stone’s victory wasn’t deserved over Lily Gladstone, who made history as the first Native American to be nominated for Best Actress, due to her role in Martin Scorsese’s “Killers of the Flower Moon.”

Who has the most Oscars of all time?

With thousands of statuettes awarded since 1929, the Academy Awards have recognized a vast array of talent in the film industry. But who stands out among the record-holders for nominations and wins?

Did you know that the person with the most Oscar wins isn’t an actor? It is Walt Disney who holds the record, with a total of 26 awards. Notably, 22 of them were competitive awards, showcasing his achievements in filmmaking. The remaining four were honorary recognitions.

In 1937, he won an honorary Oscar for “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs”, which included one standard-sized statuette alongside seven miniature ones representing the dwarfs themselves.