Memorable Moments

• “High School Musical” star Vanessa Hudgens revealed her pregnancy while walking the red carpet. In 2023, Hudgens got married to MLB player Cole Tucker after dating for two years.
• For the Best Actress and Best Actor awards, the Fab Five presenter setup from 2009 was brought back. Each actress and actor nominated for the category was introduced by past Oscar winners. It was heartwarming to see actors lifting each other up. 
• Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connor performed their “Barbie” hit “What Was I Made For”. Later, the song won Best Original Song, making Eilish the youngest person to have two Oscars. 
• John Cena referenced the 1974 Oscars streaker in a skit when he walked out nude while presenting the award for Best Costume Design. The crowd roared with laughter as he appeared with nothing but an envelope covering him, before being dressed in a toga-like outfit. 
• Everyone’s favorite dog celebrity Messi from “Anatomy of a Fall” made a surprise appearance, decked out in a black tie. The dog stole the show as it appeared to be clapping along with the audience.  
• Ryan Gosling dazzled the audience with his Kenergy as he and his fellow Kens Simu Liu, Ncuti Gawa and Kingsley Ben-Adir performed the hit “I’m Just Ken,”  which was nominated for Best Original Song.