Emerald Fennell Wins Best Original Screenplay Oscar
Emerald Fennell took home the gold in the Best Original Screenplay category for her writing of Promising Young Woman, making her the first female filmmaker to win the award since Diablo Cody received the honor in 2008 for her writing of Juno.
Mia Neal & Jamika Wilson Take Home the Trophy for Best Makeup & Hairstyling
Mia Neal, Jamika Wilson and Sergio Lopez-Rivera won in the Best Makeup and Hairstyling category for their work in Ma Rainey's Black Bottom. Neal and Wilson are the first Black women to win the award.
Yuh-Jung Youn Wins Best Actress in a Supporting Role
Yuh-Jung Youn received an Academy Award for her supporting role in Minari, becoming the first Korean actress to win an acting Oscar.
Chloé Zhao Named Best Director
Chloé Zhao was named Best Director at the 93rd annual Academy Awards, becoming the first woman of color and the second woman to win the Oscar. Kathryn Bigelow is the first woman to win in this category, taking home the trophy in 2009 for her directing of The Hurt Locker.
Anthony Hopkins Wins Best Actor in a Leading Role
Anthony Hopkins won the Academy Award in the Best Actor in a Leading Role category for his performance in The Father—making the 83-year-old star, who did not attend the ceremony, the oldest winner of an acting Oscar.
Soul Receives Best Animated Feature Film Honor
According to NPR, Soul, which took home the prize for Best Animated Feature Film, is the only movie to win in this category without playing in U.S. theaters. The Pixar picture was released to Disney+.
Ann Roth Wins Best Costume Design
Ann Roth won in the Best Costume Design category for her work in Ma Rainey's Black Bottom. According to the Los Angeles Times, the 89-year-old designer is tied with James Ivory as the oldest Oscar winner.