The billion-dollar biopic Oppenheimer won seven Oscars, including best picture, director and lead actor from 13 nominations.
, as expected, scooped the cream off the cake – there were still twists and turns. Emma Stone won the best actress award in a surprise win, and the form guide’s dark horse,still managed to dominate the telecast, if not the winners’ circle, with Mattel’s iconic pink colour splashed on the screen at every turn, and in much of the red carpet fashions. A Ken-ergetic performance from the film’s star, Ryan Gosling was also one of the stand-out numbers of the ceremony.
“Movies are just a little bit over 100 years old,” he said. “Imagine being there 100 years into painting or theatre. We don’t know where this incredible journey is going from here. But to know that you think I am a meaningful part of it means the world to me.