In a moment of impressive grace, hepassed the torch (and the golden statuettes) to his competitors.
For a long time, certain narratives, certain people just werent considered.
nomineewho finally scored his first statue.
This is the happiest day of my entire life, beamed OConnell, moments after his long-awaited win.
I still think Im dreaming.
Mahershala Aliwon best supporting ActorforMoonlight, becoming the first Muslim actor to ever win an Oscar.
My dad died in 2006 and my mom is still alive.
I wanted to honor them and honor August.
Until its climax, the ceremony unfolded smoothly, even with host Jimmy Kimmels signature mischief.
He brushed off Kimmels jokes about his youth.
Lets keep that illusion going, he said, in the Dolbys lobby during a break from the telecast.
Casey Afflecksbest actor win forManchester by the Seacame as a bit of a surprise.
But according to Afflecks costar Michelle Williams, he was always going to win.
I felt like his mother tonight, said Williams at the Governors Ball.
I couldnt be happier.
After Emma Stonelanded the best actress prize, the audience settled in for the climactic award.
The PricewaterhouseCoopers accountants realized the mistake, but only after twoLa La Landproducers had given their speeches.
As theMoonlightcast and filmmakers took the stage, director Jenkins was pushed to the microphone.
But it is what it is.
The process to get there was very weird, but its an amazing thing.
Additional reporting by Devan Coggan, Lynette Rice, and Marc Snetiker
