Oscars 2020: Parasite SHOCKS with Best Picture win... while Renee Zellweger, Joaquin Phoenix, Laura Dern and Brad Pitt complete award season SWEEP in acting categories at Academy Awards
- Parasite was the first ever South Korean film to be nominated for and win Best Picture, beating out favorite, Sam Mendes' 1917
- It was a big night for the South Korean hit as filmmaker Bong Joon-ho won Best Director for Parasite, with the film also scooping Best Original Screenplay - the first ever Oscar for South Korea - and Best International Feature
- Renee Zellweger and Joaquin Phoenix earned Best Actress and Actor, respectively, as they along with Best Supporting Actress and Actor winners, Brad Pitt and Laura Dern, completed their award season sweep
- The four talented thespians won the same categories at the Golden Globes, SAG Awards and Critics Choice Awards earlier this year
- Screen star Brad's prize marked his first ever acting Oscar as he previously earned Best Picture as a producer for 12 Years A Slave back in 2013
- Toy Story 4 won Best Animated Feature ,Best Animated Short Film was won by Matthew Cherry's Hair Love
Bong Joon-ho's Parasite shocked fans when it became the first ever foreign film to win Best Picture at the 92nd Annual Academy Awards (Oscars), held at Hollywood's Dolby Theatre on Sunday evening.
The critically-acclaimed movie - which earned four total throughout the show, including Best Director, Best Original Screenplay and Best International Feature - beat out the likes of Sam Mendes' 1917, Martin Scorsese's The Irishman and Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.
Renee Zellweger and Joaquin Phoenix earned the Best Actress and Best Actor prizes respectively, as they - along with Best Supporting Actress and Actor winners Brad Pitt and Laura Dern - completed their award season sweep.

Glory to the holy wifi! Bong Joon-ho's Parasite shocked fans when it became the first ever foreign film to win Best Picture at the 92nd Annual Academy Awards (Oscars), held at Hollywood's Dolby Theatre on Sunday evening

Golden era: It was a big night for the South Korean film as Bong (pictured) also won Best Director for Parasite as the film won four total




Fantastic four: (L-R) Renee Zellweger, Joaquin Phoenix, Laura Dern and Brad Pitt completed their award season sweep at the Oscars on Sunday night

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During his speech, filmmaker Bong, 50, joked if he could split his Best Director Oscar statuette into five pieces. Speaking in a mixture of English and his native Korean via a translator, he said: 'Thank you. After winning Best International Feature I thought I was done for the day and ready to relax.
'Thank you so much, when I Was young and studying cinema there was a saying I carved deep into my heart which is the most personal is the most creative.'
The Okja star then praised 'our great, Martin Scorsese' as the audience gave the director a standing ovation, before continuing his speech.
He said: 'When I was at school I studied Martin Scorsese’s films and just to be nominated was a huge honour, I never thought I would win. When people in the US were not familiar with my film, Quentin always put my films on his list, thank you so much.

Plot: Parasite follows the impoverished Kim family, who slowly infiltrate the wealthy Park family (Kang-ho Song as Kim Ki-taek, Choi Woo-shik as Kim Ki-woo, Hye-jin Jang as Kim Chung-sook and Park So-dam as Kim Ki-jung in the film)

Missed out: 1917 is based in part on an account told to director Sam Mendes by his paternal grandfather Alfred Mendes, a Great War message carrier and is set at the height of World War One in the spring of 1917 (George MacKay as Lance Corporal Schofield)


Game recognize game: Spike Lee was more than pleased to give Bong the award (L), before Keanu Reeves handed over the prize (R)

'I feel like a very opportune moment in history is happening right now': At the very end of the night Sin-ae addressed the audience and the historic moment for foreign films in general


What a moment! Award-winning filmmaker Bong was the first ever South Korean director to ever win Best Director for Parasite (pictured with screenwriter Han Jin Won)

Hamming it up: Director Bong, 50, had a whale of a time posing with producer Kwak Sin-ae in the press room after their big moment
'And Todd and Sam, great directors I admire, if the Academy allows I would like to get a Texas chainsaw and split the award into five and share it with all of you. Thank you, I will drink until next morning.'
The award marked his third time on stage, after earlier wins for Original Screenplay, and International Feature Film, which was previously known as Best Foreign Language Film.
Of scoring Best Foreign Language Film, Bong said when accepting the honour: 'The category has a new name now, I’m so happy to be its first recipient under the new name. I applaud and support the new direction this change symbolises.'
Producer Kwak Sin-ae also expressed his gratitude as he said through a translator: 'I'm speechless. We never imagined this would ever happen, we are so happy. I feel like a very opportune moment in history is happening right now. I express my deepest gratitude and respect to the Academy for making this decision.'


Tremendous trio: Phoenix, Zellweger, and Pitt posed with their shiny new trophies in the press room (L), before the Judy actress joined Dern (R)




Making Judy proud: Zellweger, 50, earned Best Actress wins at (pictured from left to right) the Oscars on Sunday, SAG Awards on January 19, Critics Choice Awards on January 12, Golden Globes on January 5




No laughing matter: Phoenix, 45, won Best Actor at the (pictured from left to right) Oscars on Sunday, SAG Awards on January 19, Critics Choice Awards on January 12, Golden Globes on January 5




Golden girl: Laura, 53, earned Best Supporting Actress at (pictured from left to right) the Oscars on Sunday, SAG Awards on January 19, Critics Choice Awards on January 12, Golden Globes on January 5



At last! Brad won at (pictured from left to right) the Oscars on Sunday, SAG Awards on January 19, and Golden Globes on January 5
Actress Miki Lee later took the microphone to pay tribute to director Bong. She said: 'Thank you for being you, I like everything about him. his smile, his crazy hair, the way he talks, the way he walks and especially the way he directs.
'What I really like about him is his sense of humour and he can make fun of himself and never takes himself seriously, thank you very much.'
Miki, 45, went on to thank Korean cinemagoers who are 'never afraid to give a straightforward opinion'. She added: 'I really, really want to thank our Korean audience, our movie goers who have been really supporting our movies and are never afraid to give us a straightforward opinion.
'That made us never be able to be complacent and keep pushing the envelopes, without you our Korean film audience we are not here, thank you very much.'
Parasite follows the impoverished Kim family, who slowly infiltrate the wealthy Park family. The black comedy thriller won the Palme d'Or at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival.
Meanwhile, four talented thespians Joaquin, 45, Renee, 50, Brad, 56 and Laura, 56, won the same categories at the Golden Globes, SAG Awards and Critics Choice Awards earlier this year.
Zellweger beat out Cynthia Erivo (Harriet), Scarlett Johansson (Marriage Story), Saoirse Ronan (Little Women), and Charlize Theron (Bombshell) for her role in Judy. It was her second Oscar as she previously won Best Supporting Actress in 2004 for her role in Cold Mountain.
During her big moment, Renee took time in her acceptance speech to honor 'icons' including Judy Garland whom she portrayed in the film.
The Bridget Jones star said: 'This past year of conversations celebrating Judy Garland, across generations and across cultures, has been a really cool reminder that our heroes unite us. They are the best among us who inspire us to find the best in ourselves. They help us to find the best in ourselves. When we look to our heroes we agree. And that matters. Neil Armstrong, Sally Ride...'


Wonder in white: Zellweger dominated the category against Cynthia Erivo (Harriet), Scarlett Johansson (Marriage Story), Saoirse Ronan (Little Women), and Charlize Theron (Bombshell) for her role in Judy

'When we celebrate our heroes we are reminded who we are as one people': The Bridget Jones star took time in her acceptance speech to honor 'icons' including Judy Garland whom she portrayed in the film

Hand-delivered: Last year's Best Actor winner Rami Malek handed Renee the award along with a sweet smooch on the cheek


Shining star: The talented actress proudly showed off her Academy Award in the press room

All eyes on her: It was a big moment for the star

Quite the transformation: Judy follows legendary performer Judy Garland after she arrives in London in the winter of 1968 to perform a series of sold out concert
She continued: 'Venus and Serena and Selena... Scorsese. Bob Dylan, Scorsese, Fred Rogers. Harriet Tubman We agree on our teachers and we agree on our courageous men and women in uniform who serve. When we celebrate our heroes we are reminded who we are as one people.'
Judy follows legendary performer Judy Garland after she arrives in London in the winter of 1968 to perform a series of sold out concert.
You Were Never Really Here star Joaquin dominated the Best Actor for Joker against Antonio Banderas (Pain and Glory), Leonardo DiCaprio (Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood), Adam Driver (Marriage Story), and Jonathan Pryce (The Two Popes).
The talented actor used the platform to champion many political causes - including the ethical treatment of dairy cows - before breaking down as he recognised his late brother River.


Leading man: Joaquin, 45, earned Best Actor for Joker as he beat Antonio Banderas (Pain and Glory), Leonardo DiCaprio (Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood), Adam Driver (Marriage Story), and Jonathan Pryce (The Two Popes)

Tribute: He ended his speech by saying: 'When he was 17, my brother wrote this lyric: "Run to the rescue with love, and peace will follow."'

Gone too soon: River Phoenix (seen at the Academy Awards in March 1989) was a talented actor and frontman of band Aleka's Attic who famously collapsed and died at the age of 23 of combined drug intoxication following a drug overdose on the sidewalk of West Hollywood nightclub The Viper Room on Halloween in 1993 (pictured in 1989)

Put a smile on that face: Of course Joker follows mentally troubled comedian Arthur Fleck who is mistreated by society leading him into a downward spiral with the eventual path of becoming his supervillian alter-ego
Phoenix said: 'Human beings at our best are so inventive and creative and ingenious. I think when we use love and compassion as our guiding principles we can ... create systems of change beneficial to all sentient beings and the environment.
'When he was 17, my brother wrote this lyric: "Run to the rescue with love, and peace will follow."'
River Phoenix was a talented actor and frontman of band Aleka's Attic who famously collapsed and died at the age of 23 of combined drug intoxication following a drug overdose on the sidewalk of West Hollywood nightclub The Viper Room on Halloween in 1993.
Joaquin's much-loved film Joker follows mentally troubled comedian Arthur Fleck who is mistreated by society and led into a downward spiral with the eventual path of becoming his supervillian alter-ego.


She did it! Laura scored for Marriage Story for Best Supporting Actress in which she beat Kathy Bates (Richard Jewell), Scarlett Johansson (Jojo Rabbit), Florence Pugh (Little Women), and Margot Robbie (Bombshell)

Touching: The actress dedicated the big win to her actor parents Diane Ladd and Bruce Dern as she said: 'Some say, never meet your heroes. But, I say, if you are really blessed you get them as your parents'

Sweet: The first person to congratulate Dern was her mother Diane

Sweet: She was presented the award by two-time Oscar winner Mahershala Ali

Just us: She proudly posed with Mahershala backstage in the press room

Captivating: In Marriage Story, Dern plays Nora - the fiery divorce lawyer who represents Scarlett Johansson's character Nicole in her divorce from Adam Driver’s Charlie
Actress and film producer Laura won for Marriage Story for Best Supporting Actress, with Kathy Bates (Richard Jewell), Scarlett Johansson (Jojo Rabbit), Florence Pugh (Little Women), and Margot Robbie (Bombshell) narrowly missing out on the coveted trophy.
The Little Women star dedicated her big win to her actor parents Diane Ladd and Bruce Dern as she said: 'Some say, never meet your heroes. But, I say, if you are really blessed you get them as your parents.'
In Marriage Story, Laura plays Nora - the fiery divorce lawyer who represents Scarlett Johansson's character Nicole in her divorce from Adam Driver’s Charlie.
The Tree of Life star Brad earned the Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his role in Once Upon A Time In Hollywood - marking his first ever acting award in the 92 year history of the show. He had previously won a Best Picture award as a producer for 12 Years A Slave in 2013.
He beat out heavy competition for the honour, including Tom Hanks (A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood), Anthony Hopkins (The Two Popes), Al Pacino (The Irishman), and Joe Pesci (The Irishman).
He made sure to thank legendary screenwriter and director Quentin Tarantino as he said: 'You are original, you are one of a kind. The film industry would be a much dryer industry without you.
Brad went on to praise his co-star and pal Leonardo DiCaprio - whom he shared a hug with before hitting the stage - as he said: 'Leo I'll ride on your coattails any day, man. The view is fantastic.'
He briefly became political at the beginning of his speech as he joked about his 45 seconds to speak on stage which was more than 'the Senate gave [former national security adviser] John Bolton this week.'

Wow factor: Brad earned the Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his role in Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood


Golden: This was Brad's first ever acting award in the 92 year history of the show as he previously won as a producer for 12 Years A Slave in 2014


On top: The 56-year-old actor beat out heavy competition including: Tom Hanks (A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood), Anthony Hopkins (The Two Popes), Al Pacino (The Irishman), and Joe Pesci (The Irishman)

BFFs: Brad went on to thank his co-star and pal Leonardo DiCaprio - whom he shared a hug with before hitting the stage - as he said: 'Leo I'll ride on your coattails any day, man. The view is fantastic'

Legends: Regina King proudly presented Brad with the trophy

Good vibes: Once Upon A Time In Hollywood tells the story of TV star Rick Dalton (DiCaprio) and his longtime stunt double Cliff Booth (Pitt), who make their way around an industry they hardly recognize anymore
The end of his speech featured a dedication to his six children, Maddox, 18, Pax, 16, Zahara, 15, Shiloh, 13, Vivienne, 11, and Knox, 11, whom he with ex-wife Angelina Jolie: 'This is for my kids who color everything I do. I adore you.'
Once Upon A Time In Hollywood tells the story of TV star Rick Dalton (Leonardo) and his longtime stunt double Cliff Booth (Brad), who make their way around an industry they hardly recognize anymore.
Taika Waititi, meanwhile, won Best Adapted Screenplay for Jojo Rabbit. The 44-year-old New Zealander beat out Steven Zaillian (The Irishman), Todd Phillips and Scott Silver (Joker), Greta Gerwig (Little Women), and Anthony McCarten (The Two Popes).
The comedy-drama film follows a young boy in Hitler's army (Romen Griffin Davis) finds out his mother (Scarlett Johansson) is hiding a Jewish girl in their home.
Pop icon Elton John won his first Oscar in 25 years in the Best Original Song category alongside Bernie Taupin for I'm Gonna Love Me Again from his biopic Rocketman. It was Taupin's first as John previously won for Can You Feel The Love Tonight? for The Lion King in 1995.


What a moment! Taika Waititi won Best Adapted Screenplay for Jojo Rabbit

Impressive: The 44-year-old New Zealander beat out Steven Zaillian (The Irishman) , Todd Phillips and Scott Silver (Joker), Greta Gerwig (Little Women), and Anthony McCarten (The Two Popes)

Sweet: Taika was congratulated by Scarlett Johansson who acted in the film

Interesting: Jojo Rabbit follows a young boy in Hitler's army (Romen Griffin Davis) finds out his mother (Scarlett Johansson) is hiding a Jewish girl in their home

Living legend: Elton John won his first Oscar in 25 years in the Best Original Song category alongside Bernie Taupin for I'm Gonna Love Me Again from his biopic Rocketman

Dyamic duo: It was Taupin's first as John previously won for Can You Feel The Love Tonight? for The Lion King in 1995

Serious skills: Elton performed the track during the event as it received a standing ovation

Huge: Another historic moment came when Hilda Gudnadóttir became the first woman ever to win Best Original Score for Joker


Touching: The 37-year-old Icelandic musician used her time to send an inspirational message for women as she said: 'To the girls, to the women, to the mothers, to the daughters who hear the music bubbling within, please speak up — we need to hear your voice'

Honor is all hers: She bowed to the audience in one of the best moments of the night
The 72-year-old Tiny Dancer hitmaker said: 'Thank you to Bernie, who has been the constant thing in my life — when I was screwed up, when I was normal, he’s always been there for me. This is a dream for us. We’ve never been nominated before for anything like this.'
Another historic moment came when Hilda Gudnadóttir became the first woman ever to win Best Original Score for Joker.
The 37-year-old Icelandic musician used her time to send an inspirational message for women as she said: 'To the girls, to the women, to the mothers, to the daughters who hear the music bubbling within, please speak up — we need to hear your voice.'
She beat out Little Women, Marriage Story, 1917, and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. The second award of the night was given to Toy Story 4 in the Best Animated Feature category.

Amazing: Guillaume Rocheron, Greg Butler and Dominic Tuohy (pictured left to right) are seen accepting the Oscar for Best Visual Effects for 1917 as the film earned three awards

Epic: The film that follows two young British soldiers during the First World War who were given an impossible mission

Glamorous: Nancy Haigh (left) and Barbara Ling accept the Production Design award for Once Upon a Time In Hollywood

Tremendous trio: Anne Morgan, Kazu Hiro and Vivian Baker - pictured left to right - won for Best Makeup and Hairstyling for Bombshell

Quite the transformation: The film was centered around a group of women (Nicole Kidman pictured) who take on Fox News head Roger Ailes and the toxic atmosphere he presided over at the network
The Pixar and Disney film won against How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World, I Lost My Body, Klaus. and Missing Link. It was then followed by the Best Animated Short Film which was won by Matthew Cherry's Hair Love. The short was triumphant against some tough competition including Dcera (Daughter), Kitbull, and Memorable Sister.
1917 was the betting favorite to win Best Picture and Director, however, it did not earn either - but instead tallied three wins in the Best Visual Effects, Best Sound Editing, and Best Cinematography categories.
Bombshell earned Best Makeup and Hairstyling for Kazu Hiro, Anne Morgan and Vivian Baker while Once Upon A Time In Hollywood's Nancy Haigh and Barbara Ling won Best Production Design.
Former Oscars hosts Steve Martin and Chris Rock were the first presenters of the night as they joked about the definition of a 'demotion'.

Uber talented: Janelle Monae kicked off the event with an amazing performance of A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood inspired by the Oscar-nominated biopic starring Tom Hanks

Motley crew: She then performed an original song inspired by all the nominated flicks in front of dancers who were dressed as characters from those films


Flower power: She stepped off the stage as she had the aid of famous friends including Cynthia Erivo

Shining stars: She was then joined by Billy Porter

Dynamic duo: Former Oscars host Steve Martin and Chris Rock were the first presenters of the night as they joked about what a 'demotion' it was

Lads: Robert De Niro and Spike Lee shared hug

Is this the seat? Laura Dern and Diane Ladd were seen looking for their seats

Having a laugh: Shia LaBeouf exchanged seating chart cards
The dynamic duo made several hilarious jokes about Amazon head Jeff Bezos, filmmaker Martin, and Mahershala Ali before introducing Regina King onto the stage.
Singer Janelle Monae kicked off the event with an amazing performance of A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood inspired by the Oscar-nominated biopic starring Tom Hanks.
She later performed an original song inspired by all the nominated flicks in front of dancers who were dressed as characters from those films.




Glamorous ladies: Renee led the best dressed stars alongside Charlize Theron, Scarlett Johansson and Margot Robbie (L-R) on the red carpet


Dazzling: Penelope Cruz (L, in Chanel) wowed in her black and white gown; Cynthia (R, in Atelier Versace) stunned in a cream gown with silver elements

Chaos! A downpour caused pandemonium at the Oscars as rain leaked onto the red carpet as it began



Glamour: Renee cut an elegant figure in her one-shoulder custom Armani Prive embroidered gown; the Judy star, 50, added David web jewelry with her blonde locks pulled back into a chic updo

Leggy: Charlize, 44, commanded attention in her classic black frock - a Dior Haute Couture piece; the one-shoulder asymmetrical look had a peplum waist accent and a thigh-high slit


Family: The Oscar winner wore a diamond pendant necklace and matching studded earrings and rings; she hit the red carpet in strappy black heels alongside her equally chic mom Gerda



Goddess: Scarlett, 35, looked like a sexy siren in her custom pewter Oscar de la Renta gown, complete with fringe embellishments; the silver chainlink fringed across the corset of the gown as well as along her waist, her hips and her back


Date night: Scarlett arrived with her fiance, SNL writer and star Colin Jost; their engagement was revealed in May 2019



Chic: Margot made a bold choice with her vintage Chanel sil bustier gown, which had two sheer arm bands and a large brooch; the dress is from the fashion house's Spring 1994 Haute Couture collection


Wow factor: Penelope Cruz also chose a vintage Chanel gown that was just as stylish and chic as Margot's; The 45-year-old star's black and white Chanel gown featured a large bow detail along the neckline and a classic Chanel element - a pearl detail - along the waistline

Star: Cynthia Erivo wowed in her cream hued graphic cut gown, which had Swarovski crystal embellishments along the torso; the Harriet actress is wearing a custom Atelier Versace



Geena Davis (L, in Romona Keveza) and Margaret Qualley (C, in Chanel) and Zazie Beetz (R) opted for black gowns


Lace: Rooney Mara (L, in Alexander McQueen) and Natalie Portman (R, in Dior) looked royal in their gowns



Blush and black: Caitriona Balfe (L, in Valentino), Laura Dern (C, in Armani Prive) and Gal Gadot (R, in Givenchy) all chose two tone frocks



Blue elements: Saoirse Ronan (L, in Gucci), Olivia Colman (C, in Stella McCartney) and Kelly Marie Tran (R, in Schiaparelli) wore gowns with blue accents




Black and white: Lucy Boynton (L, in Chanel), Beanie Feldstein (LC, in Miu Miu), Billie Eilish (RC, in Chanel) and Lea Seydoux (R, in Louis Vuitton)



Elegant in neutrals: Leonardo DiCaprio's girlfriend model/actress Camila Morrone (L, in Carolina Herrera) and Salma Hayek (C, in Gucci) and Lilly Singh (R, in Adeam) opted for neutral hued frocks




Shimmering: Molly Sims (L, in Zuhair Murad), Brie Larson, (LC, in Celine) Sandra Oh (RC, in Elie Saab) Rebel Wilson (R, in Jason Wu) all chose gowns in different shades of gold


Incredible: Janelle Monae was an absolute vision in her custom Ralph Lauren crystal-embellished hooded gown, complete with a cut out detail on the back; she added Forevermark jewelry

All in the details: The singer/actress paired the look with crimson lipstick




Lovely: Kaitlyn Dever (L, in Louis Vuitton) wore a sustainable gown by Louis Vuitton; America Ferrera (LC, in Alberta Ferretti), Chrissy Metz (RC, in Christian Siriano) and Kristen Wiig (R, in Valentino)



Shades of pink: Idina Menzel (L, in J.Mendel), Julia Butters (C, in Christian Siriano) and Regina King (R, Atelier Versace) opted for colorful dresses for the carpet



Bright: Mindy Kaling (L, in Dolce and Gabbana), Billy Porter (C, in Giles Deacon) and Maya Rudolph (R, in Valentino)


Looking great: Victoria's Secret Angel Lily Aldridge, 34, looked like an old-fashioned movie star as she modeled a white strapless gown with a nicely placed red floral accent on her hip; she is wearing Ralph Lauren Spring 2013




Green and Blue: Greta Gerwig (L, in Dior), Florence Pugh (LC, in Louis Vuitton), Sigourney Weaver (RC, in Dior) and Julia Louis-Dreyfus (R, in Vera Wang)

Looking gorgeous: Julia-Louis, Kelly Marie, and Janelle pose on the carpet in their dazzling looks
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