After a notably predictable awards season, the 2020 Academy Awards delivered some unexpected twists and turns, with international talent taking home some big wins at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California.
The two stars most hotly tipped to win the best actor categories this year, Renée Zellweger for “Judy” and Joaquin Phoenix for “Joker,” did indeed take home their coveted prizes.
South Korea’s Bong Joon-ho’s comedy-drama “Parasite,” is the first foreign language to take the top prize and also the first South Korean film. It also took best director, best original screenplay and best international film. Previously, only 11 non-English language films have ever been nominated in the category.
New Zealand’s Taika Waititi has made history as the first Maori person to win an Oscar, taking home the gold statue for best adapted screenplay for his World War II “anti-hate” satire “Jojo Rabbit” — which he wrote, directed and starred in.
Joaquin Phoenix continued his stand against fast fashion by re-wearing the Stella McCartney suit he’s been wearing all season long.
“This man is a winner… wearing custom Stella because he chooses to make choices for the future of the planet. He has also chosen to wear this same Tux for the entire award season to reduce waste. I am proud to join forces with you,” tweeted Stella McCartney in praise of the actor’s stand.
Read on to see what the big six winners wore to the 2020 Academy Awards, as well as for the full list of winners.
Best Actor
Joaquin Phoenix in Stella McCartney, “Joker”
Best Actress
Renée Zellweger in Armani Privé, “Judy”
Best Supporting Actor
Brad Pitt in David Yurman jewelry, “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood”
Best Supporting Actress
Laura Dern in Armani, “Marriage Story”
Best Director
Bong Joon-ho, “Parasite”
Best Adapted Screenplay
Taika Waititi, in Dior Men and David Yurman jewelry, “Jojo Rabbit”
Best Animated Feature
Toy Story 4
Best Animated Short
Hair Love
Best Original Screenplay
Parasite
Best Adapted Screenplay
Jojo Rabbit
Best Live-Action Short
The Neighbours’ Window
Best Animated Short
Hair Love
Best Production Design
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
Best Costume Design
Little Women
Best Documentary
American Factory
Best Documentary Short
Learning to Skateboard in a Warzone (If You’re a Girl)
Best Original Score
Joker
Best Original Song
I’m Gonna Love Me Again