The 98th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre delivered a night packed with emotional tributes, surprise wins and headline-making controversies. First-time winners Jessie Buckley for 'Hamnet' and Michael B. Jordan for 'Sinners' were among the major victors, while the ceremony’s three-hour runtime left plenty of room for unscripted and viral moments both on and off stage.

One of the most talked-about highlights was Barbra Streisand’s tearful tribute to her late co-star Robert Redford. After sharing personal memories, she performed 'The Way We Were' in front of a large image of Redford, drawing strong reactions from viewers. Leonardo DiCaprio also became a trending topic after host Conan O'Brien playfully crowned him the 'king of memes' and prompted him to create a new meme live on camera.

Timothee Chalamet endured a difficult night, facing jokes from O'Brien about his past comments on ballet and opera before ultimately losing Best Actor to Jordan. Meanwhile, chaos erupted when a rare tie was announced in the Best Live Action Short Film category, marking one of the few ties in awards history.

The ceremony also sparked backlash. Kumail Nanjiani faced criticism for a joke referencing 'Schindler’s List,' and O'Brien drew mixed reviews for his hosting, including a controversial remark during his monologue. Emotional moments included a reunion of the 'Bridesmaids' cast and a heartfelt tribute to filmmaker Rob Reiner, whose death shocked Hollywood.