Viral moments at the 2024 Oscars included John Cena sans clothes, Emma Stone’s eye-roll, and Paul Giamatti’s tears

The Oscars commenced with a flurry of drama, starting five minutes late due to pro-Palestine protesters obstructing roads and causing delays for several prominent stars arriving at the Dolby Theater.

Jimmy Kimmel kicked off the evening with a monologue featuring jokes about Robert Downey Jr.’s history with drugs, Marvel’s Madame Web movie, and the lengthy runtime of “Killers of the Flower Moon.” Messi, the impressive canine actor from “Anatomy of a Fall,” surprised everyone with a cameo appearance, sporting a dashing bow-tie despite rumors suggesting otherwise.

Not every one of Kimmel’s jokes landed successfully. A cutaway camera captured Emma Stone rolling her eyes as the host jestingly addressed the nudity in Poor Things.

During the event, amidst the laughter, a touching moment occurred when Kimmel invited members of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Workers (IATSE) to the stage. These individuals stood firm during the actors’ and writers’ strikes last year, refusing to cross picket lines.

Kimmel expressed gratitude for their solidarity, acknowledging that their support enabled favorable deals to be made. He assured them that the same support would be reciprocated when IATSE entered negotiations.

The evening’s first award, for best supporting actress, was presented to the radiant Da’Vine Joy Randolph. In her heartfelt acceptance speech, she thanked both God and her publicist. Kimmel jokingly remarked that she shouldn’t have to pay her publicist for the rest of the year. Randolph’s emotional words moved her co-star Paul Giamatti to tears.

During the segment dedicated to lesser-known awards like best production design, best makeup and hairstyling, and best costume design, Kimmel enlisted John Cena’s help for a humorous skit reminiscent of the notorious streaking incident from 1974. Clad only in an awards envelope, Cena dryly remarked on the significance of costumes before revealing the winner (Holly Waddington for Poor Things).

Emily Blunt and Ryan Gosling joined forces to honor the invaluable contributions of stunt performers in Hollywood’s rich history. They also seized the opportunity to humorously acknowledge the perceived rivalry between their upcoming summer blockbusters, Barbie and Oppenheimer. “I’m relieved we can set aside any notion of rivalry,” remarked Blunt. “Considering how this awards season unfolded, it seems the rivalry wasn’t quite as intense as anticipated.”

Robert Downey Jr. claimed the award for best supporting actor and delivered what could be considered the standout line of the evening, expressing gratitude to his “terrible childhood” first and foremost, followed by acknowledgment of the Academy.

Following suit, Danny DeVito and Arnold Schwarzenegger, former co-stars in “Twins,” joined forces once more to announce the recipient of the best visual effects award, which was bestowed upon “Godzilla Minus One.” The editing team added a playful touch by bringing Godzilla figurines onto the stage and donning matching shoes with heels resembling the monster’s claws.

Ryan Gosling’s rendition of “I’m Just Ken” from Barbie was anticipated to captivate the audience, and it certainly lived up to expectations. Slash from Guns N’ Roses, along with Barbie co-stars Margot Robbie and Simu Liu, graced the performance. Observant viewers noted that the mise-en-scène bore resemblance to Marilyn Monroe’s iconic rendition of “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend” from Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.

Gosling sported a hot-pink sequined suit, later attempted for auction by Kimmel to the audience. Gloria Campano, Bradley Cooper’s mother, appeared intrigued. While the mentioned song didn’t clinch victory, Billie Eilish’s “What Was I Made For?” from Barbie did emerge as a winner.

As the moment arrived for the major four awards—best actor, actress, director, and picture—Kimmel humorously remarked that distributing the statues “won’t be a quick process, but it will be worth it.” Fans of Oppenheimer rejoiced at Cillian Murphy and Christopher Nolan’s victories, with Murphy dedicating his performance to what he cryptically referred to as “the peacemakers.”

Murphy expressed dedication to peacemakers worldwide as he introduced a film about the creator of the atomic bomb, acknowledging that we all inhabit Oppenheimer’s world, for better or worse.

Emma Stone, adorned in a slightly damaged dress, clinched the best actress award, yet her most endearing moment might have been her joyous reaction to her hair and makeup artist, Nadia Stacey’s, victory. A clip captured Stone eagerly abandoning a conversation to witness Stacey’s acceptance speech on a nearby screen in the Dolby lobby. Following the speech, Kimmel humorously shared a negative review of his hosting performance by Donald Trump, posted on Truth Social.

Beyond the formalities of the ceremony, social media buzzed with backstage glimpses. Whether it was the reunion of Jodie Foster and Robert De Niro reminiscent of Taxi Driver, Kirsten Dunst and Jessie Plemmons enjoying a cigarette break with Justine Triet (confirming the Oscars still accommodate smokers?), or Billie Eilish unexpectedly appearing during Academy president Janet Yang’s segment, these impromptu moments reminded viewers of the allure of the Oscars. It’s not just about the lengthy runtime, elaborate speeches, or comedic interludes, but the chance to witness stars together in their natural element.

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