Historic wins, Gaga slaying "Shallow" again, Chris Evans being a gentleman, and more
You're not alone if you thought the 2019 Academy Awards was going to be a hot mess after learning that there wouldn't be a host. A few bizarre things did happen during the film awards show, but the decision to break from tradition turned out to be more refreshing than awkward. On a night when Green Book winning the highly-coveted Best Picture award was met with an underwhelming response, there were also lots of milestones for diversity, inspiring speeches and hilarious parodies that made this year's Oscars still one to celebrate.
9. Bao winning Best Animated Short
Remember Bao, that sweet, moving Pixar short that celebrates a mother’s love for her child while tantalising us with yummy Chinese food? It took home the award for Best Animated Short! Check out the inspiring speech by the director Domee Shi, the first woman to direct a Pixar short film, and the producer Becky Neiman-Cobb:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBsLirAbfNw
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