2016 Academy Awards: Oscar Winners, Nominees and Highlights
The 88th Academy Awards ceremony, held on February 28, 2016, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, was a night of glitz, glamour, and controversy
Hosted by comedian Chris Rock, the event was overshadowed by the #OscarsSoWhite campaign, which criticized the lack of diversity among nominees
Despite the controversy, the ceremony featured several historic moments
Leonardo DiCaprio finally won his first Oscar for "The Revenant," while Alejandro G
Iñárritu became the third director to win back-to-back Best Director awards
"Spotlight" took home Best Picture, and Brie Larson won Best Actress for "Room." The night also saw "Mad Max: Fury Road" dominate the technical categories with six wins
Amid calls for greater inclusivity in Hollywood, the 2016 Oscars marked a turning point in the ongoing conversation about representation in the film industry.
Major Award Categories: Winners and Nominees
In 2016, during the 88th Academy Awards Cerimony, held on 28/02/2016 the following movies, actors, actresses and directors were awarded with the Oscar in 5 categories honoring the films released in 2016:
What movie won the Best Picture Oscar in 2016?
Who won the Best Director Oscar in 2016?
Who won the Best Actor Oscar in 2016?
Who won the Best Actress Oscar in 2016?
Who won the Best Supporting Actress Oscar in 2016?
Memorable Moments and Trivia
- Leonardo DiCaprio finally won his first Oscar for Best Actor for his role in "The Revenant," ending years of memes and jokes about his previous losses.
- Host Chris Rock addressed the #OscarsSoWhite controversy throughout the ceremony, delivering pointed jokes about the lack of diversity in Hollywood.
- Lady Gaga gave a powerful performance of "Til It Happens to You," her Oscar-nominated song about sexual assault, joined on stage by survivors.
- "Spotlight" won Best Picture in a surprise upset over the favored "The Revenant."
- Alejandro González Iñárritu won Best Director for "The Revenant," his second consecutive win in the category.
- Brie Larson won Best Actress for her role in "Room," giving an emotional acceptance speech.
- Sam Smith performed and won Best Original Song for "Writing's on the Wall" from the James Bond film "Spectre."
- Mad Max: Fury Road dominated the technical categories, winning six Oscars including Best Cinematography and Best Film Editing.
- Vice President Joe Biden introduced Lady Gaga's performance and spoke about sexual assault awareness.
- Alicia Vikander won Best Supporting Actress for her role in "The Danish Girl," her first Oscar win.
FAQ
- Who was the host of the 2016 Academy Awards?
Chris Rock - What were the biggest surprises at the 2016 Oscars?
The biggest surprise was Leonardo DiCaprio finally winning his first Oscar for Best Actor in 'The Revenant' after several previous nominations. Another surprise was 'Spotlight' winning Best Picture, as many expected 'The Revenant' or 'The Big Short' to win. - What were the most memorable speeches at the 2016 Academy Awards?
The most memorable speeches at the 2016 Academy Awards included Leonardo DiCaprio's acceptance speech for Best Actor, where he spoke about climate change; Lady Gaga's powerful performance and speech about sexual assault survivors; and Sam Smith's acceptance speech for Best Original Song, where he mistakenly claimed to be the first openly gay Oscar winner.
What happened in 2016?
Discover what the world looked like in 2016: