"From Bardem's 'No to war' to Streisand's tribute to Robert Redford": the best moments of the Oscars

The 98th Academy Awards have crowned One battle after another like the big winner of the nightThe film directed by Paul Thomas Anderson gradually gained prominence throughout the ceremony, becoming the dominant name of the awards, which were marked by its overall success. The gala also featured musical numbers and some moments of protest, despite being rather tame and lacking in activism.

Conan O'Brien's opening monologue

Host Conan O'Brien opened the ceremony in his usual style. His brisk start set the tone for an Oscars ceremony more focused on spectacle than political commentary. O'Brien has cemented his status as the best Oscars host since Billy Crystal.

Tie in the best short film category

The gala experienced one of its most unusual moments with the unexpected tie ofThe singersandTwo people exchanging saliva in the Best Short Film category. Presenter Kumail Nanjiani, visibly surprised, announced the two winners to the audience, something that has only happened seven times in the Academy's history.

Wintour and Hathaway present two awards and reminisce The devil wears Prada

Iconic fashion editor Anna Wintour and Oscar-winning actress Anne Hathaway shared the stage in one of the most elegant presentations of the evening. Wintour and Hathaway, after making a playful reference to Hathaway's role as a besieged fashion assistant in the film The devil wears PradaThey have presented the awards for best costume design and best hair and makeup.

Sean Penn has not collected his third Oscar

The award for best supporting actor had an unexpected ending: Sean Penn, who won his third Oscar for One battle after anotherHe didn't attend the ceremony and didn't accept the award for best supporting actor. "He couldn't come to the Oscars... Or he didn't want to," said the category's presenter, Kieran Culkin, before accepting the award on Penn's behalf.

Barbra Streisand sings for Robert Redford

One of the most exciting moments was Barbra Streisand's musical tribute with The way we were to Robert Redford, who died in September 2025 at the age of 89.

Sigourney Weaver's gag

One of the most celebrated gags among the audience was Sigourney Weaver warning Kate Hudson not to get too close to Grogo, the Baby Yoda ofThe Mandalorian.

Autumn Durald Arkapaw, the first woman to win the Oscar for best cinematography

Cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw has made history by becoming the first woman to win an Oscar in the cinematography category. She did so with The sinners And, in his speech, he asked all the women in the audience to stand up.

Jessie Buckley's emotional speech

Actress Jessie Buckley has won the Oscar for Best Actress for Hamnet with an intense and emotional speech, dedicated to the film crew and his family.

Javier Bardem's "No to war. Free Palestine"

Just when it seemed the awards ceremony would tiptoe around international politics, Javier Bardem broke the script with a clear message: "No to war. Free Palestine." This was one of the most significant ovations of the night. However, Bardem's outcry contrasted sharply with the silence of the vast majority of presenters and award winners, who avoided making any political statements.

Casting reunion Bridesmaids

Part of the cast of Bridesmaids (My Best Friend's Wedding), Including Rose Byrne, Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, and Melissa McCarthy, the cast reunited on stage at the 98th Academy Awards to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the comedy. Their joint appearance served to revisit some of the film's most iconic moments.

Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor sing before presenting the award

The actors of Moulin RougeNicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor provided another memorable moment at the 98th Academy Awards. Before presenting the Oscar for Best Picture, Kidman and McGregor performed a short musical number to recapture the spirit of the film.