A night full of glamour, excitement and tears, the 2024 Oscars embraced the drama of Hollywood during an entertaining three-hour ceremony.
While Oppenheimer took home the most prizes on the night, it certainly wasn't the star of the show. Performances from the likes of Billie Eilish and Ryan Gosling captured attention around the world, while nudity from former wrestler John Cena won't be easily forgotten.
But if you missed out on watching the 96th Academy Awards live, here are 12 of the best moments from the night in pictures.
5. Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt go head to head with Barbeinheimer feud
Despite now being co-stars in the upcoming action/comedy The Fall Guy, Emily Blunt and Ryan Gosling kept the Barbenheimer feud alive before the show took a moment to recognise the stunt community in Hollywood. | Getty Images
6. Cillian Murphy wins Best Actor
Oppenheimer swept the 2024 Oscars, with Cillian Murphy taking home the award for Best Actor for his titular role. He is the third Irish actor to win the award. | AFP via Getty Images
7. Anatomy of a Fall’s canine co-star steals hearts
Messi, the four-legged star of Anatomy of a Fall, appeared during the Oscars ceremony after days of speculation, and was shown during Robert Downey Jr’s win. | Getty Images
8. Billie Eilish receives standing ovation
Billie Eilish and her brother Finneas O’Connell took home their second Oscar for their song What Was I Made For from Barbie, but it was their rendition of the track during to ceremony which saw them receive a standing ovation. | AFP via Getty Images