John Travolta breaks down on-stage at Oscars

Many questions are nonetheless but to be answered: Will Cate Blanchett or Michelle Yeoh win Best Actress? Can Top Gun: Maverick triumph with a Best Picture win?

And, one yr on from *that* Will Smith / Chris Rock incident, will anybody get slapped this yr?

Earlier, celebs walked the purple carpet outdoors – see all one of the best appears to be like in our complete purple carpet protection.

You may also maintain monitor of each winner as they’re introduced with our up to date winner’s checklist.

John Travolta breaks down

John Travolta offered the In Memorium part at this yr’s ceremony – and acquired more and more choked up, given his good buddy and former Grease co-star Olivia Newton-John died late final yr.

“Each of them left an individual and indelible mark that shared and informed us, they’ve touched our hearts, they’ve made us smile, and became dear friends,” Travolta mentioned of those that’ve died up to now 12 months – earlier than the tears got here as he referenced Olivia’s most iconic hit: “Who we will always remain hopelessly devoted to.”

Kimmel’s greatest jokes

Of course Kimmel tackled final yr’s large story, the Will Smith slap, saying: “We want you to have fun. We want you to feel safe. And we want me to feel safe. So… We have strict policies in place. If anyone in this theatre commits an act of violence at any point during the show, you will be awarded the Oscar for Best Actor and permitted to give a 19-minute long speech.

“Seriously. If anything unpredictable or violent happens, do what you did last year – nothing. Sit there, do nothing. Maybe even give the assailant a hug.”

He took purpose at Smith once more later within the ceremony when it was time to award the Best Documentary function, which Kimmel famous was when the “skirmish” occurred final yr.

Hopefully, tonight it goes off with out hitch. Or at the very least, with out Hitch,” he mentioned.

“Please put your hands together – and keep them to yourselves – for our next presenters.”

And one other jab at Smith’s expense, because the ceremony neared the two-hour mark: “This point in the show makes you miss the slapping a little, right?”

Some extra of Kimmel’s greatest zingers:

“Everyone looks so great. When I look around the room, I can’t help but ask myself: Is Ozempic right for me,” he mentioned, referring to the controversial weight reduction drug that half of Hollywood’s rumoured to be on.

Kimmel identified that Oscar nominees Brendan Fraser and Ke Huy Quan have historical past, each having appeared within the 1992 comedy hit Encino Man collectively.

“What an incredible night this must be for the two of you. And what a very difficult night for Pauly Shore,” he mentioned.

Kimmel known as out Steven Spielberg, who “is nominated for The Fablemans, by far his most personal film. They say write what you know. And write what you know your mum did with her dad’s best friend. And Steven did that.”

“The long, long, long awaited Avatar: The Way of Water is out, which gave the director, the James Cameron, another opportunity to do what he loves to do more than anything else – drowning Kate Winslet,” mentioned Kimmel.

Cameron just isn’t in attendance at right this moment’s ceremony: “You know a show is too long when even James Cameron can’t sit through it.”

Nodding to Banshees of Inisherin, and a number of the evening’s different Irish nominees, Kimmel mentioned: “It was some year for diversity and inclusion. We have nominees from every corner of Dublin.”

Later on, Kimmel referenced one other of the yr’s greatest movie scandals whereas he was strolling by the viewers for a vox-pop. Stopping at Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai, he requested: “As the youngest Nobel Prize winner in history, I was wondering… do you think Harry Styles spit on Chris Pine?”

“I only talk about peace,” she responded.

Big winners

Ke Huy Quan gained Best Supporting Actor for Everything Everywhere All At Once. The former 80s little one star is within the midst of a profession comeback due to EEAAO, and was emotional and overjoyed as he obtained a standing ovation.

“My journey started on a boat. I spent a year in a refugee camp. And somehow, I ended up here on Hollywood’s biggest stage. They say stories like this only happen in the movies. I cannot believe it’s happening to me! This – this – is the American dream!” he mentioned.

Moments later Jamie Lee Curtis gained Best Supporting Actress, additionally for a similar movie. It was one other emotional, earnest speech, as Curtis famous each of her dad and mom had been nominated for Academy Awards earlier than screaming: “I JUST WON AN OSCAR!”

James Friend gained Best Cinematography for All Quiet on the Western Front, which additionally gained Best International Feature, whereas Brendan Fraser in a fats go well with was sufficient to see The Whale win Best Hair and Make-up.

Later on, Everything Everywhere All At Once gained Best Original Screenplay and Best Directing, whereas Sarah Polley’s movie Women Talking gained Best Adapted Screenplay.

Funniest presenters

Hugh Grant and Andie MacDowell aced the mini-Four Weddings and a Funeral reunion that was their presenting stint.

“We’re actually here to do two things. First, to raise awareness about the vital importance of using a good moisturiser. Andie has been wearing one every day for the last 29 years. I’ve never used one in my life,” Hugh mentioned.

Pointing to MacDowell, he mentioned, “Still stunning.” Then, to himself: “Basically a scrotum.”

Paul Dano and Julia Louis-Drefyus offered the award for Best Costume Design, and acquired in a couple of good jokes earlier than they introduced Black Panther: Wakanda Forever had taken out the win.

“Being nominated for an Oscar is the second greatest honour a costume designer can receive. The greatest honour is when an actor accidently takes their beautifully designed costume home with them,” Louis-Dreyfus mentioned.

“Seeing these designs up close, you know whether their designers are nominated and why they might end up hidden in an actress’s car trunk or gym bag,” mentioned Dano, earlier than complimenting Louis-Dreyfus on her personal costume.

“Thank you so much. It is from National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation 1989,” she quipped.

Gaga’s stripped-back efficiency

Lady Gaga made a surprisingly low-key look to sing her Top Gun energy ballad Hold My Hand.

No large robes or staging, even minimal hair and make-up: Just Gaga in a t-shirt, her hair in a ponytail, and her hovering voice.

Slightly much less hovering: Rihanna, whose definitely-not-lipsynched efficiency of Black Panther music Lift Me Up had a couple of shaky notes.

In the tip, each had been trumped by the infectious Naatu Naatu from Indian movie RRR, which gained Best Original Song.

Free items beneath each seat

This yr’s Oscars reward baggage have already been met with controversy, with the loot for presenters – value an estimated $200,000 – together with a small parcel of land in rural Queensland.

But, stashed beneath each seat in what could also be an Oscars first, is a way more sensible reward: A bag crammed with drinks and snacks, together with a pretzel. Clearly they don’t need anybody getting as hangry as Will Smith should’ve been final yr.

More to come back …

Originally revealed as Winners, speeches and highlights from the 2023 Academy Awards