If you’re a pop culture fiend like me, then you probably already watched the 90th Academy Awards last night Olivia Pope-style with ample popcorn and red wine. If you’re less inclined to E! News and People, then I’ll give you the top 10 moments from the Oscar’s that highlight everything you need to know.
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Lupita Nyong’o being fashion goals (as always)
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2. Nicole Kidman becoming human gift wrapping
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3. Christopher Plummer as the oldest Oscar’s nominee ever at 88 years old (and Jimmy Kimmel zingers about that)
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4. Mary J. Blige slaying her performance of “Mighty River” from Mudbound
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5. Greta Gerwig making a statement with her film Ladybird but coming up short in the Best Director category
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6. Jordan Peele taking home the win for Best Original Screenplay for Get Out
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7. The Shape of Water cleaning up with 4 total awards (Picture, Director, Original Music Score, Production Design)
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8. THE most extra stage of all time
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9. This dynamic duo re-appearing to present the Best Picture award (correctly this time)
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10. Frances McDormand starting an all female standing ovation to celebrate all of the women who were nominated (and to cement her status as Hollywood’s #1 Badass). She also started the trending hashtag #inclusionrider in her speech, pushing for greater diversity in film casting and production.
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