Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu at the Oscars 2016
Alejandro González Iñárritu Has a History-Making Night at the Oscars
Let's be real: the 88th annual Academy Awards belonged to Alejandro González Iñárritu. The Mexican-born director's epic film The Revenant, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, earned a whopping 12 nominations — including a best director win and an Oscar for Leo, who said Alejandro had "created a transcendent cinematic experience."
Though Alejandro is known for giving actors all the credit, he totally deserves his Oscars success as one of the few Latinos to have been honored by The Academy. "What a great opportunity for our generation," he said during his powerful acceptance speech, addressing #OscarsSoWhite, "to make sure that the color of our skin becomes as relevant as the length of our hair."
And he didn't stop there! Keep reading to relive Alejandro's showstopping night.
On the Red Carpet With His Wife, María Eladia Hagerman
Showing Off His Game Face
Clapping For His Colleagues
Accepting His Best Director Award — and Giving an Empowering Speech
Right After Becoming One of Few Directors to Win an Oscar 2 Years in a Row
Posing With His Oscar
Taking a Selfie With Leonardo DiCaprio
Getting Silly With All The Revenant Winners
Celebrating With Friends and Colleagues
Having a Drink or 2
