The biggest night in Hollywood has finally been celebrated! After a two-month delay due to COVID-19 [1], the 2021 Oscars were held in person at both Union Station and the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday night, and believe it or not, masks were not mandatory [2]. While it wasn't the "normal" Oscars setup that we're used to, the event sure had a refreshing movie-swept look featuring colorful opening credits and fun camerawork that made it a treat to see. The red carpet event even had a fun twist to it with a few never-before-seen looks [3] and eye-catching ensembles [4] that you'll feel honored to have witnessed.
The show itself also had a handful of standout moments: writer-director Thomas Vinterberg — who won best international feature film [5] for Another Round — shared an emotional speech [6] that brought the room to a standstill; Mia Neal and Jamika Wilson became the first Black women to win an Oscar for makeup and hairstyling [7]; and Chloé Zhao [8] brought home a trophy for best picture and was the first nonwhite woman and second woman ever to receive an Oscar for best director. Among the wins, there were a handful of notable presenters, like Regina King [9], who captured the audience's attention with her fun monologue and composed demeanor.
With some theatrical changes and a new COVID-friendly approach, there are probably a few things you might have missed. Keep reading to see the best photos from Oscars night, then check out all the winners [10] to ensure you're up to date.
Leslie Odom Jr. at the 2021 Oscars
Tyler Perry at the 2021 Oscars
Amanda Seyfried at the 2021 Oscars
Thomas Vinterberg and Helene Reingaard Neumann at the 2021 Oscars
Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher at the 2021 Oscars
Lauren Domino, Garrett Bradley, and Kellen Quinn at the 2021 Oscars
Alan Kim and Christina Oh at the 2021 Oscars
Martin Desmond Roe and Travon Free at the 2021 Oscars
Dana Murray and Pete Docter at the 2021 Oscars
Tiara Thomas, H.E.R., and Dernst Emile II at the 2021 Oscars
Phillip Bladh, Carlos Cortes, Michelle Couttolenc, and James Baksht at the 2021 Oscars
Leslie Odom Jr. and Nicolette Robinson at the 2021 Oscars
Mia Neal, Jamika Wilson, and Sergio Lopez-Rivera at the 2021 Oscars
Maria Bakalova at the 2021 Oscars
Halle Berry at the 2021 Oscars
Carey Mulligan and Marcus Mumford at the 2021 Oscars
Josey McNamara and Margot Robbie at the 2021 Oscars
Jon Batiste, Trent Reznor, and Atticus Ross at the 2021 Oscars
Reese Witherspoon at the 2021 Oscars
Alice Doyard and Anthony Giacchino at the 2021 Oscars
Dana Murray and Pete Docter at the 2021 Oscars
Daniel Kaluuya at the 2021 Oscars
Ben Proudfoot and Kris Bowers at the 2021 Oscars
Marine Delterme and Florian Zeller at the 2021 Oscars
Emerald Fennell at the 2021 Oscars
Erik Messerschmidt and Halle Berry at the 2021 Oscars
Daniel Kaluuya at the 2021 Oscars
Margot Robbie at the 2021 Oscars
Regina King and Andra Day at the 2021 Oscars
Chloé Zhao at the 2021 Oscars
Zendaya at the 2021 Oscars
Regina King at the 2021 Oscars
Carey Mulligan at the 2021 Oscars
Nicole-Newnham, James Lebrecht, and Sara Bolder at the 2021 Oscars
Angela Bassett at the 2021 Oscars
Viola Davis and Julius Tennon at the 2021 Oscars
Pippa Ehrlich and James Reed at the 2021 Oscars