![]() "I started in this business 30 years ago and things didn't come easily for me," Fraser told the crowd.Īdrien Morot, from Quebec, one of the makeup and hairstyling artists who transformed Fraser into a 600-pound man for the role in the Darren Aronovsky film, also won an award along with Judy Chin and Anne Marie Bradley.ĭaniel Roher, from Toronto, won the Oscar for best documentary feature for “Navalny,” which he directed. The victory was seen as a redemption of sorts for the veteran performer. One of the biggest prizes of the night went to American-Canadian Brendan Fraser, who won the best actor award for his performance in “The Whale,” his first Oscar. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Chris Pizzello THE CANADIANS WHO TOOK HOME OSCAR GOLD Paul Rogers said it was only the second film he’s ever worked on.īrendan Fraser accepts the award for best performance by an actor in a leading role for "The Whale" at the Oscars, March 12, 2023, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. The movie also took home the award for Best Film Editing. The dynamic duo also directed the film, winning in that category as well. While several people on social media say it should have been either Angela Bassett or Stephanie Hsu to take home the best supporting actress award, there appeared to be a general appreciation for Curtis’s win as it meant another accolade for the most-nominated “Everything Everywhere All at Once.”ĭaniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, also known as “The Two Daniels” earned the award for Best Original Screenplay to thunderous applause. Curtis dedicated the award to her team, repeating “we just won an Oscar” while mentioning members of the cast and crew who worked on the film.Īfter her win, she and co-star Quan posed with their respective awards in a dazzling display of Oscar gold. It’s an honour he shares with 40-year Hollywood veteran Jamie Lee Curtis, who won best supporting actress for her “Everything Everywhere All at Once” role. ![]() Quan was nominated for and won an Oscar for the first time earlier in the night. Moments before the cast and crew celebrated winning Hollywood’s top prize on stage, the film’s lead, 60-year-old Michelle Yeoh, best actress award in hand, delivered a speech encouraging those listening to not let others say when you're past your prime. It was a huge night for “Everything Everywhere All at Once” winning seven Oscars, including best picture. (AP Photo/John Locher) 'EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE' CLEANS UP ![]() ![]() Michelle Yeoh poses with the award for best performance by an actress in a leading role for "Everything Everywhere All at Once" at the Governors Ball after the Oscars, March 12, 2023, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Quan said he lived the American dream, remembered those that stuck with him from the beginning when he thanked his “Goonies” brother Jeff Cohen and mentioned he almost gave up on his dream of becoming an actor-encouraging anyone following their dreams to keep at it. ![]() “Mom, I just won an Oscar!” He said through tears. Quan said he met Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and got a selfie with him before mentioning he saw Nicole Kidman and would try to get a selfie with her as well.ĭuring his acceptance speech, Quan bawled his eyes out. “It’s finally here! Oh my gosh! Wow! I’ve been waiting for a night like this for the longest time, and I cannot believe it’s happening,” Quan said. On the champagne-coloured carpet before the Oscars began, Quan seemed to be having the time of his life. KE HUY QUAN LIVES HIS BEST LIFEīest supporting actor winner Ke Huy Quan appeared to be having a blast even before he earned the award. This year, there were 13 people who were nominated for the first time, composer John Williams became the oldest nominee ever (only Walt Disney himself has more total Oscar nominations) and Steven Spielberg was recognized for receiving a nomination at least once a decade for six decades in a row.įrom the most well-deserved wins to the occasional (some would argue predictable) snub, and from the night’s biggest laughs to its most emotional beats, here are the best moments from the 2023 Academy Awards. The Academy Awards returned with a bang for its 95th anniversary.Ĭelebrating the most lauded films of the year, the most gifted performers and the most talented technical crew members, the Oscars shine a spotlight on Hollywood’s best and brightest, and this year did not disappoint. ![]()
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