Oscars 2026 Must-See Moments: A Shocking Tie, ‘Sinners’ Makes History, Robert Downey Jr.’s Flub
In Hollywood, there’s no night bigger than the Oscars.
And following this year’s Academy Awards 2026 ceremony, a handful of famous faces finally know what it feels like to win the most prestigious award in acting.
Kicking off on Sunday, March 15, from the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, the annual award show brought out some of the biggest box office stars for a night honoring the highest achievements in filmmaking over the past year—both in front of the camera and behind. (See every star on the red carpet here.)
Weapons‘ Amy Madigan was an early winner, taking home the very first award of the night for Actress in a Supporting Role.
One of the closest races of the night was definitely Best Actor in a Leading Role. While Timothée Chalamet was a clear frontrunner at the start of the season after winning top honors for his role in Marty Supreme at both the Golden Globes and Critics Choice Awards, Sinners‘ Michael B. Jordan proved he’s very much still a contender after his surprising—yet well-deserved—win over Chalamet at The Actor Awards earlier this month.
So, which star came out on top?
Jordan ended up taking home the coveted prize, and his win received a standing ovation from the cheering audience.