The 98th Academy Awards, held on March 15 at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, delivered a memorable night filled with major wins, standout fashion, and moments that quickly sparked conversation online. One of the biggest highlights of the evening was the strong showing by the film “One Battle After Another,” directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, which earned multiple awards including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Supporting Actor, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Casting, and Best Film Editing. Close behind was “Sinners,” directed by Ryan Coogler, which received recognition for Best Cinematography, Best Original Score, and Best Original Screenplay. The Best Actor award went to Michael B. Jordan for his performance in Sinners, beating several highly regarded nominees including Timothée Chalamet and Leonardo DiCaprio. Meanwhile, Jessie Buckley won Best Actress for her role in Hamnet, while Amy Madigan received Best Supporting Actress for Weapons. Buckley’s emotional acceptance speech celebrated motherhood and creativity, though some viewers online discussed her reference to Mother’s Day in the United Kingdom without mentioning Ireland, where the actress is from.

Beyond the awards themselves, the ceremony featured striking fashion moments and several widely discussed appearances. Zendaya and Anne Hathaway were widely praised for their elegant red-carpet looks, with many fans calling them among the best dressed of the night. Other stars including Nicole Kidman, Zoe Saldaña, Priyanka Chopra, Demi Moore, and Teyana Taylor also attracted attention for their stylish appearances. Not every look was universally celebrated, however, as one outfit in particular sparked mixed reactions online. The ceremony’s emotional In Memoriam segment honored several well-known figures in film, including Robert Redford, Diane Keaton, and Rob Reiner, with Barbra Streisand performing a tribute song. Some viewers later expressed disappointment that several other notable names were not included in the televised segment. After the ceremony concluded, many of the evening’s stars continued celebrating at the well-known Vanity Fair Oscar Party, where guests such as Lauren Sánchez, Jeff Bezos, Kaia Gerber, and Selma Blair were spotted enjoying one of Hollywood’s most anticipated after-parties of the year.