The 91st Academy Awards took place last night in Hollywood, and despite the lack of a host, it moved along at a good pace. Nominees and their supporters dressed to impress, the winners sparked celebration (and controversy), tears were shed, speeches were made, and parties were attended. You should definitely read Hannah Giorgis on Black Panther’s technical wins, but I also invite you to view the collection of photos below, from last night’s festivities.
The 2019 Oscars in Photos
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The writer and director Spike Lee, wearing "hate" and "love" rings, a nod to the character Radio Raheem from Lee's 1989 film, Do the Right Thing, is photographed on the red carpet. #
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(From left): Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi, Jimmy Chin, Evan Hayes, and Shannon Dill, the winners of Best Documentary Feature for Free Solo, pose in the pressroom on February 24, 2019. #
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The Best Animated Short Film winners for Bao, Becky Neiman-Cobb (left) and Domee Shi, pose in the pressroom with their Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood on February 24, 2019. #
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The Best Animated Feature Film winners for Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Bob Persichetti, Peter Ramsey, Rodney Rothman, Phil Lord, and Christopher Miller, pose in the pressroom with their Oscars. #
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Regina King poses with her award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role for If Beale Street Could Talk in the pressroom at the Oscars on February 24, 2019. #
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Spike Lee, David Rabinowitz, Kevin Willmott, and Charlie Wachtel pose with the Best Adapted Screenplay award for BlacKkKlansman backstage at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California. #
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The actors Mahershala Ali and Viggo Mortensen celebrate the announcement of the award for Best Picture for the movie Green Book inside the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, on February 24, 2019. #
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(From left): Olivia Colman, the winner of Best Actress for The Favourite; Mahershala Ali, the winner of Best Supporting Actor for Green Book; and Regina King, the winner of Best Supporting Actress for If Beale Street Could Talk, pose in the pressroom in Hollywood, California, on February 24, 2019. #
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