2020 Academy Awards: Oscar Winners, Nominees and Highlights
The 92nd Academy Awards, held on February 9, 2020, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, marked a historic night in cinema
For the second consecutive year, the ceremony went hostless, relying on a series of presenters to guide the evening
The South Korean film "Parasite" made Oscar history by becoming the first non-English language film to win Best Picture, also securing wins for Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, and Best International Feature Film
Joaquin Phoenix and Renée Zellweger took home the top acting honors for their roles in "Joker" and "Judy," respectively
The ceremony took place amidst growing conversations about diversity in Hollywood, with the #OscarsSoWhite movement still fresh in the public consciousness
Despite this, the night celebrated cinematic achievements while reflecting the evolving landscape of the film industry.
Major Award Categories: Winners and Nominees
In 2020, during the 92nd Academy Awards Cerimony, held on 09/02/2020 the following movies, actors, actresses and directors were awarded with the Oscar in 6 categories honoring the films released in 2020:
What movie won the Best Picture Oscar in 2020?
Who won the Best Director Oscar in 2020?
Who won the Best Actor Oscar in 2020?
Who won the Best Actress Oscar in 2020?
Who won the Best Supporting Actor Oscar in 2020?
Who won the Best Supporting Actress Oscar in 2020?
Memorable Moments and Trivia
- "Parasite" made history by becoming the first non-English language film to win Best Picture.
- Bong Joon-ho won four Oscars for "Parasite": Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, and Best International Feature Film.
- Joaquin Phoenix gave a passionate acceptance speech about animal rights and environmental issues when he won Best Actor for "Joker".
- Renée Zellweger won Best Actress for her portrayal of Judy Garland in "Judy", marking her second Oscar win.
- Brad Pitt won his first acting Oscar for Best Supporting Actor in "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood".
- Eminem gave a surprise performance of "Lose Yourself", 17 years after the song won an Oscar.
- Janelle Monáe opened the show with an elaborate musical number celebrating diversity in cinema.
- Billie Eilish performed a moving rendition of "Yesterday" during the In Memoriam segment.
- The ceremony had no host for the second consecutive year.
- Taika Waititi became the first person of Maori descent to win an Oscar, for Best Adapted Screenplay for "Jojo Rabbit".
- "Hair Love" won Best Animated Short Film, and its creators used their acceptance speech to advocate for the CROWN Act against hair discrimination.
FAQ
- Who was the host of the 2020 Academy Awards?
The 2020 Academy Awards did not have a host. It was the second consecutive year that the Oscars ceremony went without a host. - What were the biggest surprises at the 2020 Oscars?
The biggest surprise at the 2020 Oscars was 'Parasite' winning Best Picture, becoming the first non-English language film to win this award. Additionally, Eminem's surprise performance of 'Lose Yourself' was unexpected. - What were the most memorable speeches at the 2020 Academy Awards?
Some of the most memorable speeches at the 2020 Academy Awards included Joaquin Phoenix's acceptance speech for Best Actor, which focused on animal rights and environmentalism; Brad Pitt's political speech when accepting Best Supporting Actor; and Bong Joon-ho's heartfelt speeches for his multiple wins for 'Parasite', particularly when he paid tribute to Martin Scorsese.
What happened in 2020?
Discover what the world looked like in 2020: