2018 Academy Awards: Oscar Winners, Nominees and Highlights
The 90th Academy Awards ceremony, held on March 4, 2018, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, was a night of historic moments and cultural significance
Hosted by Jimmy Kimmel for the second consecutive year, the event celebrated the best in cinema from 2017
The Shape of Water emerged as the big winner, taking home four awards including Best Picture and Best Director for Guillermo del Toro
Jordan Peele made history as the first African American to win Best Original Screenplay for Get Out
Frances McDormand's powerful acceptance speech for Best Actress highlighted the #MeToo movement and introduced the concept of an "inclusion rider" to a global audience
The ceremony also saw groundbreaking nominations for Greta Gerwig (Lady Bird) and Rachel Morrison (Mudbound), reflecting the industry's growing push for diversity and inclusion.
Major Award Categories: Winners and Nominees
In 2018, during the 90th Academy Awards Cerimony, held on 04/03/2018 the following movies, actors, actresses and directors were awarded with the Oscar in 5 categories honoring the films released in 2018:
What movie won the Best Picture Oscar in 2018?
Who won the Best Actor Oscar in 2018?
Who won the Best Actress Oscar in 2018?
Who won the Best Supporting Actor Oscar in 2018?
Who won the Best Supporting Actress Oscar in 2018?
Memorable Moments and Trivia
- Frances McDormand's powerful acceptance speech for Best Actress, where she asked all female nominees to stand and introduced the concept of an "inclusion rider"
- Jordan Peele became the first African-American to win Best Original Screenplay for "Get Out"
- Guillermo del Toro's "The Shape of Water" won Best Picture and Best Director
- Roger Deakins finally won Best Cinematography for "Blade Runner 2049" after 14 previous nominations
- Jimmy Kimmel's opening monologue addressed the #MeToo movement and Hollywood's gender inequality
- Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway returned to present Best Picture, redeeming themselves after the previous year's envelope mix-up
- Kobe Bryant won an Oscar for Best Animated Short Film for "Dear Basketball"
- Sufjan Stevens performed his nominated song "Mystery of Love" from "Call Me by Your Name"
- Rita Moreno wore the same dress she wore to the 1962 Oscars when she won for "West Side Story"
- The "In Memoriam" segment mistakenly included a still-living producer, which caused controversy
FAQ
- Who was the host of the 2018 Academy Awards?
Jimmy Kimmel hosted the 2018 Academy Awards. It was his second consecutive year hosting the ceremony. - What were the biggest surprises at the 2018 Oscars?
One of the biggest surprises was Jordan Peele winning Best Original Screenplay for 'Get Out', becoming the first African American to win in this category. Another surprise was the upset win of 'The Shape of Water' for Best Picture over the favored 'Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri'. - What were the most memorable speeches at the 2018 Academy Awards?
Some of the most memorable speeches included Frances McDormand's call for inclusion riders, which brought attention to gender and racial equality in Hollywood. Guillermo del Toro's heartfelt speech about being an immigrant and the power of art was also notable. Additionally, Sam Rockwell's tribute to Philip Seymour Hoffman in his acceptance speech for Best Supporting Actor was touching and well-received.
What happened in 2018?
Discover what the world looked like in 2018: