Oscar Winners 2023
Hey there! Did you catch the 95th Academy Awards that took place last night at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles? One of the big winners of the night was the sci-fi film “Everything Everywhere All at Once” directed by Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, which swept most of the top categories including the best picture and directing awards.
It was also a historic night for some of the Oscar winners 2023. Michelle Yeoh, who starred in “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” won the best actress award, becoming the first Asian actress ever to win that honor. Brendan Fraser, who starred in “The Whale,” won the other lead acting prize, also as a first-time winner. And let’s not forget about A24, the studio behind both of those movies, who had a big night!
Some of the other notable winners included “Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio,” which won the best animated feature award, and “Navalny,” which won the best documentary feature statuette. Ruth E. Carter, the costume designer, also made history by becoming the first Black woman to win two Oscars for her work in “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.” And Sarah Polley won the best adapted screenplay award for “Women Talking.”
“All Quiet on the Western Front” was another film that won several awards in the first half of the show, including best international feature, production design, and cinematography. Ke Huy Quan and Jamie Lee Curtis, who starred in “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” also won their first-time supporting roles.
Check out the full list of Oscar 2023 winners below!
Best Picture
“Everything Everywhere All at Once” (Daniel Kwan, Daniel Scheinert and Jonathan Wang, producers)
Best Actress
Michelle Yeoh, “Everything Everywhere All at Once”
Best Director
Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, “Everything Everywhere All at Once”
Best Supporting Actor
Ke Huy Quan, “Everything Everywhere All at Once”
Best Actor
Brendan Fraser, “The Whale”
Best Supporting Actress
Jamie Lee Curtis, “Everything Everywhere All at Once”
Original Screenplay
“Everything Everywhere All at Once” (Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert)
Editing
“Everything Everywhere All at Once” (Paul Rogers)
Adapted Screenplay
“Women Talking” (Sarah Polley)
Original Song
“Naatu Naatu,” by M.M. Keeravaani and Chandrabose (“RRR”)
Original Score
“All Quiet on the Western Front” (Volker Bertelmann)
Animated Short
“The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse” (Charlie Mackesy and Matthew Freud)
Makeup and Hairstyling
“The Whale” (Adrien Morot, Judy Chin and Annemarie Bradley)
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Cinematography
“All Quiet on the Western Front” (James Friend)
Costume Design
“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” (Ruth E. Carter)
Live-Action Short
“An Irish Goodbye” (Tom Berkeley and Ross White)
International Feature
“All Quiet on the Western Front,” Germany (Edward Berger)
Visual Effects
“Avatar: The Way of Water” (Joe Letteri, Richard Baneham, Eric Saindon and Daniel Barrett)
Production Design
“All Quiet on the Western Front” (Christian M. Goldbeck and Ernestine Hipper)
Sound
“Top Gun: Maverick” (Mark Weingarten, James Mather, Al Nelson, Chris Burdon and Mark Taylor)
Documentary Feature
“Navalny” (Daniel Roher, Odessa Rae, Diane Becker, Melanie Miller and Shane Boris)
Documentary Short
“The Elephant Whisperers” (Kartiki Gonsalves and Guneet Monga)
Animated Feature
“Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio”
The 95th Academy Awards marked another milestone in the history of the movie industry. From the impressive number of nominees to the diverse group of winners, the ceremony showcased the best of the best in filmmaking and storytelling. The awards celebrated outstanding achievements across various categories, including directing, acting, screenwriting, and technical categories, highlighting the exceptional talent and creativity of artists across the industry.
The awards ceremony also showed a shift towards greater diversity and inclusivity, recognizing the contributions of artists from various backgrounds and cultures. Michelle Yeoh’s win as the first Asian actress to receive the best actress award and Ruth E. Carter’s groundbreaking win as the first Black woman to receive two Oscars were among the many historic moments of the night.
The ceremony also recognized the efforts of filmmakers and artists who work behind the scenes, with categories such as production design, cinematography, and costume design receiving well-deserved recognition. These awards acknowledge the importance of the many talented professionals whose work contributes to the overall success of a film.
In conclusion, the 95th Academy Awards was a celebration of the exceptional talent, creativity, and hard work that goes into the making of some of the year’s most memorable films. It showcased a diverse and talented group of winners who are making an impact in the industry and inspiring future generations of filmmakers. We look forward to seeing how the winners will continue to push the boundaries of filmmaking and storytelling in the years to come.
