Oscar telecast had a high bar to clear after last year's show, which featured an all-time great Oscar moment with Ryan Gosling belting out "I'm Just Ken" from Barbie, which not only blew the roof off the Dolby Theater but also broke Emma Stone's dress.
There was plenty to take in, including a “Wicked” opener, Conan O’Brien gags, and memorable speeches both good and bad. And people watching on Hulu saw almost all of it.
Ariana Grande sang ''Somewhere Over the Rainbow'' and Cynthia Erivo sang Diana Ross' ''Home'' to kick off the 97th Academy Awards in a tribute to Los Angeles following wildfires that devastated the Southern California metropolis.
From Anora owning the night with five wins to Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande's show-stopping performance to host Conan O'Brien mocking the Emilia Pérez scandal, here are some of Sunday night's most unforgettable moments.
The 97th Academy Awards was a joyous affair, full of big orchestral numbers, celebrity singalongs and a triumphant hosting debut from Conan O’Brien. While “Anora” led the night with five wins, there were several snubs and surprises.
The 97th Oscars, hosted by Conan O'Brien, had no shortage of highlights. See the full list of some memorable moments from Hollywood's biggest night.
Academy Awards returned to ABC with Conan O'Brien at the helm and Emilia Pérez leading the pack with 13 total nominations, followed by The Brutalist and Wicked with 10 each -- but after a wide-open awards season with multiple different winners in all major categories,