2023 Oscars recap: Biggest wins, all the star-studded performances and more

See all the biggest moments from the 95th Academy Awards.

Last Updated: March 12, 2023, 8:30 PM EDT

The 95th Academy Awards have come and gone.

On Hollywood's biggest night, "Everything Everywhere All at Once" reigned supreme, winning seven Oscars, the most of any film, including best picture, best director and best original screenplay. It was nominated for 11 Oscars heading into the ceremony.

The film with the next highest number of wins was "All Quiet on the Western Front," with four.

In the acting categories, "Everything Everywhere All at Once" star Michelle Yeoh made history as the first Asian woman to win best actress, while Brendan Fraser won best actor for "The Whale."

"Everything Everywhere All at Once" co-stars Ke Huy Quan and Jamie Lee Curtis also won in the supporting actor and actress categories, respectively.

Keep reading to see all the biggest moments from the 2023 Oscars.

Key moments:

Here is how the night unfolded. All times Eastern.
Mar 12, 2023, 8:30 PM EDT

Stars react to one another's arrivals on Oscars carpet

As stars graced the champagne carpet at the 2023 Oscars, several were seen reacting with excitement to one another's arrivals.

Stephanie Hsu was seen holding hands with fellow nominee and "Everything Everywhere All at Once" co-star Michelle Yeoh.

Stephanie Hsu and Michelle Yeoh attend the 95th Annual Academy Awards in Hollywood, Mar. 12, 2023.
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Jamie Lee Curtis showed love for her fellow "Everything Everywhere All at Once" co-star James Hong, kissing him on the cheek.

James Hong and Jamie Lee Curtis attend the 95th Annual Academy Awards, Mar. 12, 2023, in Hollywood.
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Former "Jungle Cruise" co-stars Emily Blunt and Dwayne Johnson also shared a fun moment, flashing smiles and laughing while posing together on the carpet.

Emily Blunt and Dwayne Johnson attends the 95th Annual Academy Awards on March 12, 2023 in Hollywood.
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Mar 12, 2023, 8:07 PM EDT

Stars step out with their kids on the champagne carpet

Some stars turned the Oscars' champagne carpet into a family outing, bringing their kids as their dates for the biggest night in Hollywood.

"Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" star Angela Bassett brought husband Courtney B. Vance and their 16-year-old twins Bronwyn and Slater as she wowed in a regal purple gown.

PHOTO: Angela Bassett and guests attend the 95th Academy Awards Mar. 12, 2023, in Hollywood, California.
Angela Bassett and guests attend the 95th Academy Awards Mar. 12, 2023 in Hollywood, California.
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Colin Farrell, star of "The Banshees of Inisherin," brought his son Henry, 13, the two of them wearing matching tuxes for the evening.

Colin Farrell and Henry Tadeusz Farrell attend the 95th Annual Academy Awards, March 12, 2023, in Hollywood.
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"Puss in Boots: The Last Wish" star Salma Hayek showed up looking glam alongside her 15-year-old daughter Valentina.

Salma Hayek and daughter Valentina Paloma Pinault pose on the champagne-colored red carpet during the Oscars arrivals at the 95th Academy Awards in Hollywood.
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Jennifer Connelly, who starred in "Top Gun: Maverick," brought son Stellan Bettany, 19, to the awards show.

Jennifer Connelly and her son Stellan Bettany attend the 95th Annual Academy Awards in Hollywood, Mar. 12, 2023.
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Mar 12, 2023, 7:42 PM EDT

All eyes on Michelle Yeoh, Angela Bassett and cinematographer Mandy Walker for potential historic wins

Michelle Yeoh is nominated tonight for best actress for her performance in "Everything Everywhere All at Once." If Yeoh wins, she will be the first Asian woman to win the Oscar for best actress.

Michelle Yeoh attend the 95th Annual Academy Awards on Mar. 12, 2023, in Hollywood.
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"Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" star Angela Bassett is also nominated tonight for best supporting actress. If she wins, she'll make history, winning Marvel's first acting Oscar.

Angela Bassett poses on the champagne-colored red carpet during the Oscars arrivals at the 95th Academy Awards in Hollywood, Los Angeles, March 12, 2023.
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Cinematographer Mandy Walker may also make history as the first woman to ever win an Oscar for best cinematography. Walker worked on the film "Elvis" and told "Good Morning America" last month that she's "proud to be representing women doing great work."

"The studios have been much more encouraging of being diverse," Walker said about the changing landscape of filmmaking today. "It's definitely changing, but it's slow."

Mar 12, 2023, 7:31 PM EDT

Stars arrive on champagne carpet

Many of Hollywood’s biggest stars have hit the carpet at the 95th Academy Awards.

Best actress nominee Ana de Armas arrived on the champagne carpet in a diamond-encrusted Louis Vuitton mermaid gown with 3D scalloped petals, while best supporting actress nominee Jamie Lee Curtis of “Everything Everywhere All at Once” hit the carpet in a diamond-studded Dolce & Gabbana gown.

Ana de Armas attends the 95th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Calif., March 12, 2023.
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Jamie Lee Curtis attends the 95th Annual Academy Awards on March 12, 2023 in Hollywood, California.
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Also keeping up with the diamond theme was Oscars presenter and last year’s supporting actress Academy Award winner Ariana DeBose, who donned a sparkling white custom Versace gown with silver embellishments.

Ariana DeBose attends the 95th Annual Academy Awards on March 12, 2023 in Hollywood, California.
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Actor Brendan Fraser, who is Oscar-nominated for his lead performance in “The Whale,” arrived on the carpet in a classic tuxedo with his kids by his side, while his co-star and fellow Oscar nominee Hong Chau arrived in a pink custom Prada dress with a black train.

Brendan Fraser and sons Leland and Holden attend the 95th Academy Awards in Hollywood, Mar. 12, 2023.
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Hong Chau attends the 95th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on March 12, 2023.
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Best supporting actress nominee Angela Bassett was all smiles as she hit the champagne carpet in a royal purple gown by Moschino.

Angela Bassett poses on the champagne-colored red carpet during the Oscars arrivals at the 95th Academy Awards in Hollywood, Los Angeles, March 12, 2023.
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We’re monitoring all of the night’s standout looks here.

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