Breanna Robinson
Apr 26, 2021
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It all looked like the stars had aligned - the best actor award was moved to the last part of the night, leading many to speculate that a touching posthumous gong for Chadwick Boseman in Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom was in the works.
Instead, Sir Anthony Hopkins won for The Father nearly 30 years after winning his first Oscar for Silence of the Lambs.
But he wasn’t there to receive his award, and didn’t appear via video link. There’s every chance he was tucked up in bed in a deep sleep on one of the biggest nights of his life.
One viewer called it the worst TV ending since Game of Thrones.
Others reacted with a mix of amusement and disappointment at Anthony Hopkins’ absence, which led to the Oscars ending on a bit of an anticlimactic lull.
anthony hopkins rn not knowing he accidentally ruined the oscars https://t.co/qEOfbiKAQh— iana murray (@iana murray) 1619407318
Hahahahhahaa Anthony Hopkins wins with no speech and you just wake up sweating— kylie brakeman (@kylie brakeman) 1619408223
everyone bouta attack anthony hopkins 😭😭 leave him alone. let’s remember the real enemy is them switching the order… https://t.co/FNYyEWq7uG— 🎄 zoë 🎄 (@🎄 zoë 🎄) 1619407980
Anthony Hopkins at home, adorably unaware of what happened https://t.co/0yZTZ21aB1— Michael Tannenbaum (@Michael Tannenbaum) 1619407971
This is what happens when you’re all work and no play... https://t.co/2KvkJ2baw6— Anthony Hopkins (@Anthony Hopkins) 1524413304
These are some of the other eye-catching events and moments of the night, and how the Internet reacted:
Lakeith Stanfield’s custom Saint Laurent suit by Anthony Vaccarello
Lakeith Stanfield looked impeccable in his black ‘70’s style jumpsuit with white lapels, a prominent necklace, and high belt reminiscent of Kool and The Gang, The Stylistics, and many other classic Soul/ Funk groups.
Okayyyyy, ladies and gentlemen...LaKeith Stanfield in custom Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello (!!!!). THE BEST.… https://t.co/dAAJAoNgr3— Chris Gardner (@Chris Gardner) 1619388486
The internet was really feeling the outfit, even praising the idea of not forcing men to wear the same “old” suit worn at most award shows. Here’s what they had to say about it.
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@chrissgardner When it’s Sunday and you’re dressed for the Isley Brothers and Earth Wind and Fire Versuz but it’s 2… https://t.co/L9H5G7brum— Viktourious (@Viktourious) 1619388928
@chrissgardner @bonobochick He looks like a Barkley Hendricks painting https://t.co/OgtM7097tK— Liv Efetobor (@Liv Efetobor) 1619389769
@chrissgardner That silhouette! https://t.co/pkG2xWu6P4— Andrea Ciannavei 🇮🇹 ❤️🖤🩸🦷 (@Andrea Ciannavei 🇮🇹 ❤️🖤🩸🦷) 1619388740
@chrissgardner He said: https://t.co/BHT8xRKie3— Lebron’s thighs Stan Account ♐ (@Lebron’s thighs Stan Account ♐) 1619389997
Travon Free and Martin Desmond Roe with Gold and Black suits
Oscar-nominated writer/director Travon Free and Martin Desmond Roe of the short film Two Distant Strangers came out looking slick. Free was wearing a Black tuxedo with black flower imprints, accompanied by yellow lapels with a gold broach, yellow bowtie, and sunglasses. Roe wore a similar ensemble. He was wearing a black tuxedo with gold lapels, gold bow tie, paisley yellow-gold pants, and sunglasses.
But there was an important message hidden inside: the names of the victims of police brutality, including Duante Wright, Breonna Taylor, Philando Castile, Tamir Rice, Rayshard Brooks, Stephon Clark embroidered in a golden font.
It was a powerful gesture, reminding the world of their names on one of the world’s biggest stages.
The #Oscars are in full swing baby! https://t.co/VJlbS2GyNp— Travon Free (@Travon Free) 1619387213
Social media was not afraid to say that the duo brought the style game to the show.
@Travon @martinroe @TwoDistantFilm @TheAcademy What kind of award show could say no to fits this good?! (And Martin, dope last name! 😂)— Mike Roe (he/him) (@Mike Roe (he/him)) 1619387728
@Travon @martinroe @TwoDistantFilm @TheAcademy I'd normally just "heart" this, but damn, those are some seriously e… https://t.co/pzCXDx3fFE— alyssaroyse (she/her) (@alyssaroyse (she/her)) 1619388151
Justin Chang’s delicious Oscar menu
Film Critic Justin Chang had a fresh take on the Oscars list— by creating it into a menu! From “Da 5 Blood Sausages” to “Do Not Split Pea Soup,” the list might get your cravings going, as per the reactions.
It's an Academy Awards Sunday like no other, but even in this strangest of years, it's time to indulge your inner F… https://t.co/e5D6tbrNAt— Justin Chang (@Justin Chang) 1619371285
@JustinCChang Awesome menu! I’m bringing Trial of the Chicago 7 layer dip, Mank and cheese, and Jambalaya and the b… https://t.co/lNhfxTLq7N— Drew Cartwright de Mello (@Drew Cartwright de Mello) 1619372563
Chadwick Boseman NFT tribute
The late talented actor Chadwick Boseman is being honored interestingly. He’s not only up for Best Lead Actor in Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, but he’s also receiving NFT tribute in the Oscars gift bags. The Colon Cancer Foundation is selling the NFT to raise money for awareness.
#ChadwickBoseman gets an NFT tribute In #Oscars nominee gift bags https://t.co/KAMbU7N9lR https://t.co/DQa6AgcAcA— ComicBook.com (@ComicBook.com) 1619312041
@ComicBook Mine now https://t.co/tbxvK6S3va— S͙PUTZEE🎄D͙ALCASSIAN🏳️⚧️ (@S͙PUTZEE🎄D͙ALCASSIAN🏳️⚧️) 1619318692
Margot Robbie’s fringe
New awards show, new look, right? What look can’t Margot Robbie pull?
MARGOT'S THERE #Oscars https://t.co/erpB0RouP6— ًlucas SAW NWH X2 (@ًlucas SAW NWH X2) 1619394030
Ricky Gervais on not being invited to the awards
Ricky Gervais had a lot to say at the 2020 Golden Globes Awards, but he’s taking not getting an invite in stride, laughing it off.
It’s The Oscars tonight! I wasn’t invited. Was it something I said? 😂 https://t.co/P87Uau4D9u— Ricky Gervais (@Ricky Gervais) 1619376094
@rickygervais Best. Monologue. Ever. Unfortunately nobody in Hollywood got the message.— SuraGotMadHops (@SuraGotMadHops) 1619392293
Oscar viewing parties
Some people might be viewing it at home or at a friend’s house. Others might be going to their local bankrupt movie theater. Either way, as long we are tuned in, that’s what counts!
Daniel Kaluuya’s acceptance speech
British actor Daniel Kaluuya won Best Supporting Actor for Judas and The Black Messiah and delivered an amazing and spiritual speech. However, it took a hilarious turn towards the end when he said the following: “My mom and my dad...they had s*x. It’s amazing! I’m here!”
Spencer Althouse, the Deputy Editorial Director at BuzzFeed, caught a funny still of Kaluuya’s mom looking confused by the declaration, and we understand.
Here's Daniel Kaluuya's mom and sister reacting to him saying "My mom and my dad...they had sex. It's amazing! I'm… https://t.co/eg90UeoUU0— Spencer Althouse (@Spencer Althouse) 1619397382
@SpencerAlthouse @iWatchiAm The way her expression changed I DIED— Lauren Cox (@Lauren Cox) 1619397600
@SpencerAlthouse The sister definitely laughing her ass off 😂😂😂🤣— omolara 🤎 (@omolara 🤎) 1619397819
Mia Neal, Jamika Wilson, and Sergio Lopez-Rivera win Best Makeup and Hairstyling
Mia Neal and Jamika Wilson, and Sergio Lopez- Rivera received a well-deserved win in this category for the film Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom. Neal and Wilson also are the first Black women to win this award ever.
“The nomination is validation that hairstyling is an art form, a craft, and a skill. It shows every Black woman or… https://t.co/VVMMz2jxwU— NetflixFilm (@NetflixFilm) 1619398037
“The nomination is validation that hairstyling is an art form, a craft, and a skill. It shows every Black woman or man doing hair that we can achieve, and importantly that our talent and skill is equal and exceptional,” said Wilson for Netflix Queue.
“The nomination is validation that hairstyling is an art form, a craft, and a skill. It shows every Black woman or… https://t.co/VVMMz2jxwU— NetflixFilm (@NetflixFilm) 1619398037
@NetflixFilm @MaRaineyFilm Her speech was beautiful— Gigi 🧚🏻♀️ (@Gigi 🧚🏻♀️) 1619397985
Viola Davis take a shot of imaginary liquor
Viola Davis brings in light-hearted realness by taking a shot of imaginary liquor. And she may deserve the Oscar just for that performance alone!
One thing about Viola Davis is that she's going to outact your fave from the carpet to the screen 👏🏾 #Oscars https://t.co/SmTUba2qMZ— Blk Girl Culture (@Blk Girl Culture) 1619392228
@Variety someone give viola davis an oscar for being viola davis— kira 🧘🏽♀️ han yunjae is alive (@kira 🧘🏽♀️ han yunjae is alive) 1619391920
Tenet receives Best Visual Effects award —and the internet remembers an iconic line
Starring Robert Pattinson and John David Washington, Tenet won Best Visual Effects for its incredible action scenes.
Fun fact: #JohnDavidWashington improvised the hot sauce line in this badass #Tenet scene 👊 https://t.co/H7QGnh5arN— Filmthusiast (@Filmthusiast) 1608683017
Despite this, the internet can’t stop talking about this particular line (which was improvised!) in an action scene within the film by Washington: “I ordered my hot sauce an hour ago.” A little hot sauce always adds a good kick to your food (if you’re into spice), but waiting for an hour is such a drag.
Tenet won an Oscar? Cool! But has The Protagonist gotten his hot sauce? #WhereIsHisHotSauce #Oscars— Quint Dunaway 🐸🪕 (@Quint Dunaway 🐸🪕) 1619403017
@writeriowa Get this man his hot sauce. https://t.co/D96nSljgeX— Quint Dunaway 🐸🪕 (@Quint Dunaway 🐸🪕) 1619403417
Chuck Schumer watching the Oscars with a nice cold plant-based beer
New York Senator Chuck Schumer sitting down in front of a television drinking a beer is a witty reference to Larry Kudlow saying Biden’s green plan would mean Americans all have to drink plant-based beer.
Excited to be watching the Oscars with an ice cold plant-based beer. Thanks Joe Biden. https://t.co/Wk8MQnjkUf— Chuck Schumer (@Chuck Schumer) 1619400161
Now, people in the comments want to know about finding meat-based beer. Let that sink in...
@SenSchumer Can you tell us where we can find meat-based beer— Caleb Hull (@Caleb Hull) 1619401723
@CalebJHull @SenSchumer I thought it was funny 🤣💨✌🏻🇺🇸 https://t.co/FOid3hSWGC— American Centrist (@American Centrist) 1619402003
Riz Ahmed making sure that his wife is camera-ready
Riz Ahmed quickly puts the “wait for a second “ finger up and then proceeds to fix his wife’s hair. To say that it’s sweet is an understatement— it deserves all the swoon-worthy praise.
If you’re wondering, yes I will be retweeting that video of Riz Ahmed fixing his wife’s hair every chance I get cau… https://t.co/92niMUldR3— Jill 🌟 (@Jill 🌟) 1619405308
Riz Ahmed fixing his wife’s hair on the red carpet. My fu*king heart 😭💙 https://t.co/fezcTmPK8M— Christiane🌸🖤🌼 (@Christiane🌸🖤🌼) 1619393356
Youn Yuh-Joon of Minari flirts with Brad Pitt in her acceptance speech
Minari actress Youn Yuh-jung won Best Supporting Actress for her role as the sweet and potty-mouthed grandma Soon-ja. As she began her speech, she addressed Brad Pitt with joy and excitement to meet with one of America’s heartthrobs.
She became the first Korean and second Asian woman to receive an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress.
youn yuh jung best speech of the night #Oscars https://t.co/YKSWdD6vJH— iza (@iza) 1619403041
#YounYuhJung with a fan https://t.co/R4BAjipHgW— 공제발 (@공제발) 1619405812
What a night!
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