March 10th 2024.
Da'Vine Joy Randolph had the honor of taking home her first Oscar last night. The talented actress won the award for best supporting actress for her role in the film The Holdovers. The prestigious Academy Awards, hosted by the hilarious Jimmy Kimmel, were held at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles, California. The event was broadcasted on ITV1 and ITVX in the UK.
Da'Vine was overcome with emotion as she gave her acceptance speech. Tears streamed down her face as she expressed her gratitude for the incredible opportunity. "I never imagined that I would have a career in this industry," she shared with the audience. She also thanked her fellow cast and crew members for their support and ended by saying, "Thank you for truly seeing me." Da'Vine's role in the film, in which she starred alongside Paul Giamatti, was a powerful portrayal of a mother who lost her son in the Vietnam War.
The actress also took a moment to acknowledge the women who have been by her side throughout her journey. She shared, "I remember being the only black girl in my class, and you all told me that was enough. I am grateful for the support of these incredible women."
The ceremony finally kicked off after a slight delay due to protests outside the theater. Kimmel, known for his quick wit, made jokes about various topics including the box office flop Madame Web, director Greta Gerwig's snub from nominations, and even Robert Downey Jr's past struggles with drug addiction. The actor, who was a good sport about the joke, played along with Kimmel's teasing. However, some viewers were not impressed and took to social media to express their disappointment.
The ceremony also saw a few unexpected moments, such as demonstrations outside the theater and a surprise pregnancy announcement from Disney legend Vanessa Hudgens on the red carpet. The event was full of glamour and glitz, with stars like Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone expected to take home awards.
The highly acclaimed film The Holdovers faced some controversy just hours before the ceremony, as it was accused of plagiarism. Despite this, the film and its talented cast and crew still managed to shine at the awards show.
And while not everyone could take home an Oscar, all the A-list nominees were gifted a luxurious "Everyone Wins" party bag worth £180,000. The bag included treats like a private villa stay in St Barts, a microneedling machine, and a trip to a wellness retreat. It's safe to say that even the non-winners were still feeling like winners with these amazing gifts.
For more on the Academy Awards and all the exciting moments from the show, head to Metro's dedicated Oscars page. And don't forget to check out the baby bump debut of Vanessa Hudgens and the emotional plea from Matthew Perry's ex about his dream at the Oscars.
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