Oscars 2024: A Recap of Winners from Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer to Emma Stone Starrer Poor Things

The Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, was alight with excitement as Christopher Nolan’s ‘Oppenheimer’ dominated the Oscars 2024, clinching a staggering seven wins in significant categories. The riveting biopic, which delves into the life of the father of the atomic bomb, swept top honors including Best Directing, Best Actor for the remarkable portrayal by Cillian Murphy, and the coveted Best Picture award, among others.

Adding to the film’s triumph, Robert Downey Jr. secured the Oscar for Best Actor in a Supporting Role, embodying the antagonist Lewis Strauss with unparalleled finesse.

Despite high expectations, Greta Gerwig’s ‘Barbie’ experienced a more modest victory, securing only one win out of its eight nominations. Billie Eilish’s soul-stirring anthem, “What Was I Made For?,” claimed the Oscar for Best Original Song, offering a poignant moment in an evening filled with celebration. Ryan Gosling’s performance of “I’m Just Ken,” another nomination from ‘Barbie,’ further enriched the ceremony with its melodic charm.

In a delightful turn of events, ‘Poor Things,’ recipient of accolades at both the Golden Globes and Critics’s Choice Awards, shone brightly at the Oscars, clinching four wins from its impressive eleven nominations. Emma Stone, the film’s luminary lead, secured her second Oscar win for Best Actress, portraying the captivating journey of a young woman resurrected by an unconventional scientist. Stone’s stellar performance captivated audiences and critics alike, elevating ‘Poor Things’ to the pinnacle of cinematic excellence.

At the Oscars 2024 held at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, last night (local time), Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer emerged as the undisputed winner, with the impressive biopic based on the life of the father of the atomic bomb bagging seven wins in major categories including Best Directing, Best Actor (for Cillian Murphy) and Best Picture, out of the 13 categories in which it was nominated. Robert Downey Jr. also took home the Oscar for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for playing the antagonist, Lewis Strauss, in the film.

Greta Gerwig’s Barbie, which had eight nominations, won only one Oscar for Best Original Song, with Billie Eilish’s “What Was I Made For?” emerging victorious. Margot Robbie’s Barbie co-star Ryan Gosling performed “I’m Just Ken,” also nominated in the same category, at the ceremony.

Golden Globes and Critics’s Choice Awards winner Poor Things, which follows the story of a young woman brought back to life by an unorthodox scientist, also won in four categories out of total 11 nominations on the night. The film’s lead, Emma Stone, won Best Actress for her role, beating the likes of Lily Gladstone and Sandra Hüller.