Hollywood's finest descended upon the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood for the 96th edition of the Academy Awards on Sunday evening, and the biggest night in film was certainly eventful.
It was filled with dazzling performances, controversial comments, a shocking pregnancy announcement, a naked appearance on stage, an awkward wardrobe malfunction - and an argument between host Jimmy Kimmel and former President Donald Trump.
It began with a cringy monologue from the host that saw him make a very crude joke about Robert Downey Jr.'s manhood - which did not go over well with the actor.
But when Donald posted a scathing tweet about Jimmy afterwards, blasting him as the 'worst host' in Oscars history, the comedian decided to blast him on national television, asking him: 'Isn't it past your jail time?'
That 's not all. During the three-hour star-studded, event Ryan Gosling delivered a hilarious rendition of his hit song I'm Just Ken from Barbie that left many celebrity attendees in the audience in shambles, and Emma Stone went so hard during it that she accidentally ripped her dress.
It definitely had its fair share of viral and shocking moments - the dog who appeared in Anatomy of a Fall became an internet sensation after he was spotted sitting adorably in the audience, and John Cena came on stage in the nude, using the envelope with the winner in it to cover his private parts.
When it came to the awards, one movie won big - Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer - which took home a whopping seven different accolades, including Best Picture and Best Actor.
The excitement began long before the show even kicked off, as the red carpet had its own fair share of dramatic encounters, including a slew of bizarre and revealing outfits, adorable PDA from some of Hollywood's most coveted couples, and an exciting announcement from Vanessa Hudgens (spoiler, she's expecting her first baby).
Take a look back at DailyMail.com's recap from the 2024 Oscars - from the best and worst looks of the night and the most talked-about parts of the show to a complete list of the winners and losers.
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The actress was awarded for her role in Poor Things, but when she stepped in front of the crowd to deliver her speech, she suffered an awkward moment when her dress broke.
She joked that it must have happened during Ryan Gosling's performance of I'm Just Ken.
'My dress is broken, don't look at my back,' she told the audience after her thank yous.
The actor's over-the-top rendition left many of the celebrity attendees in shambles.
He even jumped into the audience at one point and handed the microphone over to his co-stars, including Kate McKinnon and Margot Robbie, who sang along between their giggles.
The two stars, who appeared in Beetlejuice together back in 1988, reunited to present the awards for Best Makeup and Styling as well as Best Production Design.
36 years following its release, the beloved horror film is set to get a follow-up this fall.
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Becky G sparks outrage online due to extremely short performance
She hit the stage to sing The Fire Inside from Flamin’ Hot, but many people on social media were unamused by how quickly it was over.
The movie seems to be on a roll as it took home it's third award. It beat out fierce competition, including El Conde, Killers of the Flower Moon, Maestro, and Poor Things.
Cinematroprapher Hoyte van Hoytema took to the stage to accept the honor.
The The Last Repair Shop, directed by Ben Proudfoot and Kris Bowers, tells the story of the 'devoted craftspeople who keep over 80,000 student instruments' in good condition - while Mstyslav Chernov's 20 Days in Mariupol focuses on the war in Ukraine.
The talented star took to the podium to showcase his signature wit and even joked about his 'terrible childhood' while accepting the honor.
He said: 'Thank you. I'd like to thank my terrible childhood and The Academy, in that order.
'I'd like to thank my veterinarian - I meant wife, Susan Downey, over there. She found me a snarling rescue pet and you loved me back to life. That's why I'm here. Thank you.'
The comedy was up against Golda, Maestro, Oppenheimer, and Society of the Snow for the first category, and Barbie, Killers of the Flower Moon, Napoleon, and Oppenheimer for the second.
For the third, it beat out Barbie, Killers of the Flower Moon, Napoleon, and Oppenheimer.
Dressed in a black skirt and an oversized black and white jacket, the singer belted out the Oscar-nominated song from the movie Barbie while accompanied by her brother and producer, Finneas O'Connell on piano.
Her performance earned a standing ovation from the crowd and brought Margot Robbie to tears.
She took home the award for her portrayal of Mary Lamb in The Holdovers, the head cook at Barton Academy boarding school.
She had tears running down her face as she earned a standing ovation for her crowning moment.
'I didn't think I was supposed to be doing this as a career. I started off as a singer, and my mother said to me, go across that street to that theater department, there's something for you there. And I thank my mother for doing that,' she said in her moving speech.
The comedian made a series of shocking jokes about the movies and stars who are nominated, including one that left actor Robert Downey Jr. unamused.
He roasted the Iron Man star's manhood and past drug use, stating, 'And Robert Downey Jr., one of the highest points of his career.
'But Robert has been, was that too on the nose or a drug motion you made? But look at him, he's so handsome, so talented, he's won every award there is to win.
'Is that an acceptance speech in your pocket or do you just have a very rectangular penis?'
The joke fell flat as RDJ looked somber while staring at the camera afterwards.
Video posted to X showed activists blocking the route leading to the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles, forcing the celebrities to walk from their cars to the red carpet.
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Ariana Grande, Kate McKinnon, Florence Pugh, Greta Gerwig, Zendaya, and Jennifer Lawrence stun on Oscars red carpet
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Meanwhile, the star-studded Vanity Fair Oscars viewing party has kicked off in Beverly Hills
Joan Collins, Sandra Oh, and Shonda Rhimes are among the first to show up at the event.
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Billie Eilish, Ramy Youssef, and Eugene Lee Yang sport pins calling for ceasefire in Gaza
Musician Billie, actor Ramy, and Nimona star Eugene were all spotted donning a small red pin with the logo for Artists for Ceasefire on the Oscars red carpet.
'We’re calling for immediate, permanent ceasefire in Gaza. We’re calling for peace and lasting justice for the people of Palestine,' Ramy told Variety.
'It’s a universal message of, "Let’s stop killing kids. Let’s not be part of more war." No one has ever looked back at war and thought a bombing campaign was a good idea.'
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Barbie star Ryan Gosling makes an entrance in sleek black ensemble, while Cillian Murphy looks dapper in tuxedo
The I'm Just Ken crooner looked sultry in an all-black ensemble with silver embellishments.
His sister, Mandi, joined him on the red carpet while his wife posted a pictured from his dressing room backstage.
As for the Oppenheimer frontman, he opted for a simple but classy tuxedo.
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Emily Blunt and John Krasinski are the epitome of a happy couple on the Oscars red carpet
The couple shared a tender moment as the actor whispered into the Oppenheimer star's ear.
They were also caught adoring looking into each other's eyes as they both beamed.
Barbie star America looked pretty in pink on the carpet. Billie - who is nominated for Best Original Song for her Barbie smash single What Was I Made For? - opted for a black and white plaid skirt and suit jacket.
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Issa Rae bares it all in dress with plunging neckline, while Gabrielle Union shows off her figure in sparkly gown as the A-list arrivals continue
Along with Issa and Gabrielle, Cynthia Erivo, Hailee Steinfeld, Anya Taylor-Joy, Simu Liu, Bradley Cooper, and Kirsten Dunst also graced the red carpet in their extravagent looks..
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Laverne Cox has awkward red carpet encounter with deaf actress Marlee Matlin
Laverne became a hot topic of conversation on social media after she made a blunder while interviewing Marlee ahead of the show.
After asking the star, who communicates via sign language, a question, the transgender activist proceeded to pass her the microphone, rather than giving it to her interpreter.
Marlee handled it like a pro, and quickly handed the mic over to her interpreter - but people on X can't stop talking about the interaction.
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Ladies in black! Jamie Lee Curtis and Eva Longoria arrive to the Oscars red carpet donning simple, dark dresses
As celebrities make their way to the red carpet, demonstrators are waving flags and holding signs just outside - causing the LAPD to amp up its police presence in the area.
Several groups, including Film Workers for Palestine, have organized the protest because they believe Israel will attack Rafah in Gaza while the awards show is going on.
While some looked stunning on the red carpet, others missed the mark with fashion fails and sartorial nightmares.
Erika Alexander lead the pack in a a rather baffling gown that featured a simple white strapless silhouette - which would have been incredibly elegant, had it not been for the enormous black, purple, pink, and green tutu-style skirt that was strung around her waist, covering much of the simple dress design underneath.
Jennifer Lawrence and Emily Blunt took to the stage for a final run-thru at LA's Dolby Theatre hours ahead of the ceremony.
The ladies dressed down in casual ensembles as they rehearsed alongside a slew of other stars including Al Pacino, Steven Spielberg, Chris Hemsworth, America Ferrera, Kate McKinnon, Ryan Gossling, Issa Rae, Dwane 'The Rock' Johnson, Anya Taylor-Joy, Lupita Nyong'o, Cynthia Erivo, and Michael Keaton.
Despite the show still being hours away, some big names have already started showing up at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles in dazzling dresses and glamorous gowns.
Hollywood's most elite are already getting ready to storm the red carpet, with stars like Kim and Reese, among others, sharing glimpses of how they prepare for the coveted awards show on their social media accounts.
A total of 10 films are battling it out for Best Picture while lesser known stars such as Lily Gladstone and Colman Domingo are up against seasoned actors like Robert De Niro and Jodie Foster in the acting categories.
But who looks set to walk away with awards this year and who will be left disappointed?
DailyMail.com takes a look at the runners and riders tipped for Oscars success.
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Oscars 2024 RECAP: Emma Stone takes Best Actress - but Oppenheimer is biggest winner of the night with SEVEN AWARDS, while Ryan Gosling dazzles in I'm Just Ken performance