Jimmy Kimmel gets danced off the stage after his opening monologue. Carlos Barria/Reuters
Everything, everywhere — and almost every major Academy Award.
It was a dominating night for the film “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” which won seven Oscars on Sunday, including best picture, best actress (Michelle Yeoh), best director (Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert) and both supporting actor awards (Ke Huy Quan and Jamie Lee Curtis).
Yeoh’s win made her the first woman of Asian descent and the first Malaysian-born performer to win best actress. She began her speech by saying, “For all the little boys and girls who look like me watching tonight, this is a beacon of hope and possibilities.”
The best actor Oscar went to Brendan Fraser for “The Whale.”
It was also a big night for the war film “All Quiet on the Western Front,” which took home four Oscars, including best international feature.
Michelle Yeoh, star of “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” accepts the Oscar for best actress. “Ladies, don’t let anybody tell you you are ever past your prime,” the 60-year-old actress said. “Never give up.” Carlos Barria/ReutersBrendan Fraser, star of “The Whale,” gives a speech after winning best actor. He thanked his fellow nominees, saying, “It is an honour to be named beside you in this category.” Patrick T. Fallon/AFP/Getty ImagesA$AP Rocky puts his hand on Rihanna’s belly backstage. The two are expecting their second child together. Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times/Getty ImagesDaniel Scheinert, left, celebrates with Yeoh after he and Daniel Kwan, bottom, won the Oscar for best director (“Everything Everywhere All at Once”). Carlos Barria/ReutersOscar statuettes are seen backstage. Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times/Getty ImagesKwan, left, and Scheinert have fun with some of their Oscars as they meet with the press. Gilbert Flores/Variety/Getty ImagesRihanna performs “Lift Me Up,” her Oscar-nominated song from “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.” Patrick T. Fallon/AFP/Getty ImagesDwayne Johnson sits on Emily Blunt’s lap backstage. The two presented an award together during the show. Al Sebi/AMPAS/Getty ImagesScheinert, left, and Kwan also won the Oscar for best original screenplay. Carlos Barria/ReutersHost Jimmy Kimmel reads something backstage during the show. Al Seib/AMPAS/Getty ImagesElizabeth Banks does an on-stage bit with a “cocaine bear.” Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesMindy Kaling and John Cho present the Oscar for best original score. Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesChandrabose, left, and M.M. Keeravaani accept the Oscar for best original song (“Naatu Naatu” from the film “RRR”). Keeravaani wrote the music, while Chandrabose wrote the lyrics. “I grew up listening to The Carpenters and now here I am with the Oscars,” Keeravaani said before going on to sing his speech to the tune of “Top of the World” by The Carpenters. “Naatu Naatu” is the first song from an Indian film to be nominated for an Oscar. Carlos Barria/ReutersYulia Navalny, wife of Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny, hugs filmmaker Daniel Roher after “Navalny” won the Oscar for best documentary feature. Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times/Getty ImagesLady Gaga speaks about her Oscar-nominated song “Hold My Hand” before performing it. Myung J. Chun/Los Angeles Times/Getty ImagesKimmel holds a microphone on stage. He also hosted the show in 2017 and 2018. Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesRoss White, Seamus O’Hara, Tom Berkeley and James Martin share an emotional moment backstage after “The Irish Goodbye” won the Oscar for best live action short film. Martin, right, received an unexpected surprise during the acceptance speech. His co-stars told the audience that they wanted to sing him “Happy Birthday,” and they did. The audience sang along. ABCActor Ke Huy Quan is seen on a monitor backstage. Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times/Getty ImagesDancers perform “Naatu Naatu” from the film “RRR.” Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesRuth Carter accepts the Oscar for best costume design. She won for her work in “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.” Her win put her in esteemed company. Only four other Black Oscar winners have earned multiple statuettes in competitive categories: actors Denzel Washington and Mahershala Ali and sound mixers Willie D. Burton and Russell Williams II. Rob Latour/ShutterstockStephanie Hsu and David Byrne perform the Oscar-nominated song “This Is a Life” from “Everything Everywhere All at Once.” Myung J. Chun/Los Angeles Times/Getty ImagesJenny, the donkey from “Banshees of Inisherin,” is walked on stage by Kimmel. Kimmel said Jenny was a “certified emotional support donkey” — or at least that’s what they told the airline, he said, to get Jenny to Los Angeles for the awards show. Carlos Barria/Reuters“All Quiet on the Western Front” director Edward Berger accepts the Oscar for best international feature film. Chris Pizzello/Invision/APQuan kisses Jamie Lee Curtis backstage. Both won supporting actor Oscars for their roles in “Everything Everywhere All at Once.” Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times/Getty ImagesYulia Navalny speaks to the audience after “Navalny” won the Oscar for best documentary feature. She said her husband “is in prison just for telling the truth” and “defending democracy.” The CNN film follows the Russian opposition leader through his political rise, attempted assassination and search to uncover the truth. Myung J. Chun/Los Angeles Times/Getty ImagesKimmel appears on screen at the Dolby Theatre. Chris Pizzello/APCurtis reacts after winning the Oscar for best supporting actress. She appeared to be truly surprised upon hearing her name, yelling “shut up” from her seat when she was announced. Carlos Barria/ReutersSofia Carson sings the Oscar-nominated song “Applause” from “Tell It Like a Woman.” Diane Warren is playing the piano. Carlos Barria/ReutersQuan gives a speech after winning the Oscar for best-supporting actor. Quan, who won for his role in “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” addressed his 84-year-old mother in his tearful speech: “Mom, I just won an Oscar!” Carlos Barria/ReutersKimmel gets danced off the stage after his opening monologue. Carlos Barria/ReutersLady Gaga looks back at a photographer who fell on the champagne-coloured red carpet before the show. The singer went back to help the man up. Mario Anzuoni/ReutersHsu and Yeoh meet on the red carpet. Both star in “Everything Everywhere All at Once.” Mario Anzuoni/ReutersPuppets from “Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio” are displayed at the Dolby Theatre. The film later won the Oscar for best animated feature. Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times/Getty ImagesAriana DeBose poses for fan photos on the red carpet. Emma McIntyre/Getty ImagesCate Blanchett laughs while walking the red carpet. Emma McIntyre/Getty ImagesRihanna poses for photos. The singer recently performed at the Super Bowl halftime show. Mario Anzuoni/Reuters
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