From John Cena going nude and star-studded reunions of seasoned actors to the first-ever Oscar won in Ukrainian history, the 96th Academy Awards is a jam-packed ceremony of must-see moments
The Academy Awards, commonly and now officially known as the Oscars, is one of the most anticipated awards shows every year, and for good reason: it’s a celebration of the best in cinema—from actors and directors to the heroes behind the camera. It’s a glitz-and-glam evening where the stars align and cinematic brilliance takes centre stage.
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Here, we relive some of the best moments of the prestigious awards ceremony with a quick rundown of events—highlights and statements that are one for the books.
Artists for Ceasefire
Awards shows are now vehicles for political expression. At this year’s Oscars ceremony, artists like Billie Eilish, Mark Ruffalo, Ava DuVernay, Ramy Youssef, Mahershala Ali, and Quannah Chasinghorse are wearing red pins, which show an outline of a hand around a black heart. The pins call for a ceasefire in the Israel-Palestine war.
“It symbolises collective support for an immediate and permanent cease-fire, the release of all of the hostages, and the urgent delivery of humanitarian aid to civilians in Gaza,” says Artists4Ceasefire in a press statement.
Over 400 celebrities have joined Artists4Ceasefire, a campaign that published a letter urging the US Congress and President Joe Biden to call for an immediate ceasefire in October 2023.