Oscars 2024 Live Blog: Biggest moments from 96th Academy Awards and Oscar after parties

Everything that happened on Hollywood's biggest night.

Last updated: Monday, March 11, 2024 6:59AM GMT

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LOS ANGELES -- "Oppenheimer," a solemn three-hour biopic that became an unlikely billion-dollar box-office sensation, was crowned best picture at a 96th Academy Awards that doubled as a coronation for Christopher Nolan.

The most closely watched contest of the Academy Awards went to Emma Stone, who won best best actress for her performance as Bella Baxter in "Poor Things." In what was seen as the night's most nail-biting category, Stone won over Lily Gladstone of "Killers of the Flower Moon." Gladstone would have become the first Native American to win an Academy Award.

Instead, Oscar voters couldn't resist the full-bodied extremes of Stone's "Poor Things" performance. The win for Stone, her second best actress Oscar following her 2017 win for "La La Land," confirmed the 35-year-old as arguably the preeminent big-screen actress of her generation.

Here are the most memorable moments from the 96th Academy Awards and the hottest Oscar after parties.

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Hayley FitzPatrick, Carson Blackwelder, Angeline Jane Bernabe, Shafiq Najib, and Mason Leibvia with "Good Morning America" contributed to this report.

Jan 16, 2025, 1:07 PM

'I'm Just Ken' and a naked John Cena: Here are top moments from the 2024 Oscars

The 96th Oscars, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, had no shortage of show-stopping moments.

See the full list of the best highlights of the night here.

Mar 11, 2024, 1:37 AM GMT

Ryan Gosling performs 'I'm Just Ken' from 'Barbie'

In the most highly anticipated performance of the night, Ryan Gosling and Mark Ronson took the Oscars stage and delivered an epic performance of "I'm Just Ken" from "Barbie."

The performance also featured Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash, who played on the recorded track.

During his performance, Gosling was joined by his fellow Kens from the film who, at one point, surrounded him while holding up large cardboard cutouts of a Barbie doll's face.

Ryan Gosling sang the Oscar-nominated power ballad, "I'm Just Ken," from the hit movie "Barbie" at the 96th Academy Awards.

Gosling also got director Greta Gerwig and co-stars Margot Robbie and America Ferrera to join a sing-along from the audience.

"I'm Just Ken," which was written and co-produced by Ronson and Andrew Wyatt, is nominated for best original song.

Watch part of the performance here.

Mar 11, 2024, 1:27 AM GMT

'The Zone of Interest' wins best sound

"The Zone of Interest" has won the Oscar for best achievement in sound.

Keep up with the full list of winners here.

Mar 11, 2024, 1:20 AM GMT

Becky G performs 'The Fire Inside' from 'Flamin' Hot'

Becky G hit the stage and performed "The Fire Inside" from "Flamin' Hot."

Becky G, center, performs the song "The Fire Inside" from the movie "Flaming Hot" during the Oscars on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.

She was joined onstage by a choir of young girls during her moving performance.

"The Fire Inside" marks Diane Warren's 15th Oscar nomination for best original song.

Mar 11, 2024, 1:15 AM GMT

'The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar' wins best live action short

"The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar" won the Oscar for best live action short film.

Director Wes Anderson was not present to accept the award, which marked his first Oscar win.

Other nominees in the category included "The After," "Invincible," "Knight of Fortune" and "Red, White and Blue."