A starkly different Academy Awards will be presented to us this year, all thanks to Covid of course. The big awards went to Nomadland - Best Director for Chloe Zhao, Best Picture and Best Actress for Frances McDormand and, in a bit of an upset, Anthony Hopkins won the Best Actor Oscar for his role in The Father. Keep reading for our full recap of how the ceremony unfolded...3:20pm - Anthony Hopkins wins Best ActorCongratulations to Anthony Hopkins on his #Oscars win for Best Actor for #TheFather! 12:50pm - Chloe Zhao wins Best Director for NomadlandWe’re not crying, you’re crying. 12:00pm - Best Director favourite Chloe Zhao wears sneakers on red carpetNomadland director Chloe Zhao shows everyone that comfort is key on the red carpet.

Source: New Zealand Herald April 25, 2021 21:56 UTC