Oscars 2024 recap: Biggest moments from the 96th Academy Awards

Everything that happened on Hollywood's biggest night.

ByHayley FitzPatrick, Carson Blackwelder, Angeline Jane Bernabe, Shafiq Najib, and Mason Leib via GMA logo
Last Updated: March 10, 2024, 4:08 PM EDT

The 2024 Oscars have come and gone, and "Oppenheimer" was the big winner of the night.

Jimmy Kimmel hosted the 96th Academy Awards, a ceremony which honored excellence in cinematic achievements for some of the past year's biggest films.

"Oppenheimer" earned seven Oscars from its 13 total nominations, including the top prize of the night, best picture, as well as best director for Christopher Nolan.

In the lead acting categories, "Poor Things" star Emma Stone took home the award for best actress while "Oppenheimer" star Cillian Murphy took home best actor.

"The Holdovers" star Da'Vine Joy Randolph and "Oppenheimer" star Robert Downey Jr. snagged wins in the supporting acting categories.

For all the biggest moments from the 2024 Oscars, keep reading below.

Latest headlines:

Here's how the night unfolded.
Mar 10, 2024, 6:45 PM EDT

How 'Oppenheimer' could make history tonight

Christopher Nolan's biopic "Oppenheimer" could make history tonight by either tying or breaking the record for the most Oscar wins by a single film.

Going into tonight's ceremony, the film was nominated for 13 Oscars, including the coveted best picture award.

Britain BAFTA Film Awards 2024 Red Carpet
Vivian Oparah poses for photographers upon arrival at the 77th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024. (Photo by Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP)
The Associated Press

Currently, the record for most Oscar wins by a single film is 11. That title is shared by "Ben-Hur," "Titanic" and "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King," with each of those films winning 11 trophies at Academy Awards ceremonies in 1960, 1998 and 2004, respectively.

With 11 total nominations tonight, "Poor Things" has a shot at tying the record.

Check out more potential historic moments here.

Mar 10, 2024, 6:41 PM EDT

How Lily Gladstone could make history tonight

All eyes are on Lily Gladstone, as she could become the first Native American woman to win the Oscar for best actress.

The "Killers of the Flower Moon" actress, who is of Siksikaitsitapi and NiMíiPuu heritage, would also become the first person of Native American heritage to win an acting Oscar.

Lily Gladstone in "Killers of the Flower Moon."
Apple TV+

Leading up to the Oscars, Gladstone won several awards including a Golden Globe and a Screen Actors Guild Award. Critics believe Gladstone or Emma Stone from "Poor Things" will win the award.

Mar 10, 2024, 6:40 PM EDT

Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos have date night on Oscars red carpet

Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos brought the glamour to the red carpet at the 2024 Oscars.

The "LIVE with Kelly and Mark" co-hosts stepped out in classic attire, with Ripa wearing a black dress and Consuelos donning a tux.

Mark Consuelos and Kelly Ripa attend the 96th Annual Academy Awards, Mar. 10, 2024, in Hollywood.
Sarah Meyssonnier/Reuters

Mar 10, 2024, 6:37 PM EDT

Dwayne Johnson steps out on red carpet

Dwayne Johnson stepped out on the red carpet Sunday evening in an dark gray suit with deep red trim at the chest. He posed for photos, briefly wearing a pair of sunglasses.

Johnson is a presenter at this year's Academy Awards.

Dwayne Johnson attends the 96th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood March 10, 2024.
Frederic J. Brown/AFP via Getty Images

Related Topics