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The credits have just rolled on the 96th Academy Awards ceremony and it's safe to say it was a fairly predictable affair when it came to who took home the Oscar statues.

However, it also must be said that the broadcast packed in the entertainment from rousing performances to A-list shoulder-rubbing interactions - all of them providing some great moments for our viewing pleasure.

Here are the best and most questionable moments from the 2024 Oscars.

Has Jimmy Kimmel actually watchedBarbie?

Jimmy Kimmel re-enacts a scene from #Barbie at the 2024 #Oscars pic.twitter.com/rkVgZ41HgW

— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR)

The beginning of the Oscars always sets the tone for the rest of the evening and I (along with others) was really disappointed to see host Jimmy Kimmel make a joke about disordered eating.

The opening scene saw Kimmel superimposed into a scene fromBarbieopposite Margot Robbie where he complains about not having eaten in weeks. It feels incredibly tone-deaf - especially given the powerful messages we gleaned from the movie - and also just such a tired joke playing on the trope of Hollywood stars starving themselves before awards shows.

Nobody is safe.

Pushing on into the opening monologue Kimmel gave his commentary on all of the nominees and big projects being highlighted at the Oscars and he certainly didn't receive any notes to go easy on the stars. He called out Greta Gerwig before rousing on the audience, “I know you're clapping but you're the ones who didn't vote for her,” referencing her noticeable snub from the Best Director's category.

NO WAY MESSI CLAPPING AT THE OSCARS 😭 pic.twitter.com/3kCAjy5fkV

— Rina (@bbblanchett)

He then moved on to making light of Best Supporting Actor nominee Robert Downey Jr's former drug habit - yeesh. On a lighter note Messi the dog who starred inAnatomy of a Fallgot his own seat in the auditorium and was even seen clapping so that should hopefully make us all feel a bit cheerier.

Sadly Bradley Cooper didn't bring his girlfriend Gigi Hadid along as his date but he did bring his mum Gloria Campano, which is equally as cute. Elsewhere in the audience Margot Robbie brought along her childhood best friend, Anna, as her date all the way from the Gold Coast - bless!

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Da’Vine Joy Randolph won Best Supporting Actress and I’m already crying.

It's only a few minutes in but I'm already brought to tears by Da’Vine Joy Randolph's beautiful acceptance speech after winning Best Supporting Actress for her work inThe Holdovers. "Thank you for seeing me," she said as she thanked all the people who encouraged her to chase her dreams.

It was a truly emotional and powerful start to the awards.

Side note: presenter Mary Steenburgen re-wearing her previous Oscars outfit is queen energy. Let’s hear it for sustainable fashion!

Just confirming - Chris Hemsworth is still very Australian.

The 40-year-old actor from Melbourne took to the stage to present an award and in case there was any doubt, he hasn't lost his local twang at all. That accent cut through the Dolby Theatre like a hot slab of VB in the middle of a scorching January day.

anya taylor-joy and chris hemsworth presenting the oscar for best animated short at the #oscars pic.twitter.com/j4nz4kt8lq

— best of anya taylor-joy (@anyafolders)

Happy Mother's Day, Yoko!

After accepting the Oscar for Best Animated Short Film forWar Is Over! Inspired By The Music Of John & Yoko, Sean Lennon corralled the audience to give a shout out to his mum, Yoko Ono on (British) Mother’s Day. “Happy Mother’s Day Yoko!” yelled the entire crowd passing on their best wishes to the 91-year-old.

Sean Lennon said Happy Mother's Day to Yoko Ono, who is 91. #Oscars pic.twitter.com/MwAhBMI9YJ

— Craig R. Brittain (@RealBrittain)

Billie Eilish reduces us all to blubbering messes.

Next up Billie Eilish and her brother Finneas O'Connell took to the stage to perform their Best Song nominated track "What Was I Made For" and just like in the film, it hit us all in the heart.

After the camera panned to the audience there was not a dry eye. Moving stuff and the perfect way to honour such an impactful film. At the end of the performance the singer was shocked to see the crowd giving her a well-deserved standing ovation.

Billie Eilish and Finneas O'Connell perform "What Was I Made For?" from #Barbie at the 2024 #Oscars pic.twitter.com/14maWXYk4Q

— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR)

Mother is here.

Catherine O’Hara took the stage resplendent in all her Moira Rose glory.

Give Catherine O’Hara an Emmy for her delivery of “If I had a nickel...” at this year’s Oscars. pic.twitter.com/2wDwGNlqGX

— Ξvan Ross Katz (@evanrosskatz)

Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you a completely nude John Cena.

Well, I didn't see this one coming but here we are.

Jimmy Kimmel set up a comedic bit which referenced a streaker who took the Oscars stage in 1974 which then made way for a 2024 re-imagining of the moment. However, a reluctant (and almost nude) John Cena decided that he wasn't really comfortable objectifying his body for a laugh.

Nonetheless, he had to scuttle out on stage to present the award for Best Costume Design while simultaneously making a rather, er, big, point about the importance of such a department on movie sets. 10/10 for comedic timing from the wrestler-turned-actor.

John Cena at the #Oscars stage. pic.twitter.com/735IsDTbC3

— Film Updates (@FilmUpdates)

An incredible performance brings the crowd to their feet.

Scott George and the Osage Singers deliver a powerful performance of “Wahzhazhe (A Song For My People)” fromKillers of the Flower Moonwhich was nominated for Best Song.

Scott George and the Osage Singers perform “Wahzhazhe (A Song For My People)” from “Killers of the Flower Moon” at the #Oscars. https://t.co/UNgGySGz3r pic.twitter.com/iiJxGtvSM0

— Variety (@Variety)

The Barbenheimer feud comes to a hilarious head.

Last year Barbenheimer was one of the most talked about movements in Hollywood with fans rooting for eitherBarbieofOppenheimerto dominate the Northern Hemisphere's summer box office. Well, tonight it all came to a rather jovial crescendo when Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt took to the stage to present some awards.

Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt fighting over which of their movies was better: Barbie or Oppenheimer Ryan: "I'm happy we can put this Barbenheimer rivalry aside." Emily: "Okay, Mr. I Need To Paint My Abs On To Get Nominated. You don't see Robert Downey Jr. doing that!" #Oscars pic.twitter.com/bwIwBaCVAR

— Spencer Althouse (@SpencerAlthouse)

“I figured out why they call it ‘Barbenheimer’ and they didn’t call it ‘Oppenbarbie.’ I think you guys are the tail end of that cause you were ridingBarbie’scoattails all summer," poked Gosling while Blunt followed it up with a quip making fun of Ken's painted-on abs.

I lowkey could watch a movie with Ken and Katherine Oppenheimer Vissering duking it out all day long.

Barbenheimer forever!

Robert Downey Jr thanks his “terrible childhood” for his Best Supporting Actor win.

After a long and illustrious career in Hollywood that has seen many highs and lows, RDJ won his first Oscar! “I’d like to thank my terrible childhood and the Academy, in that order,” he said before giving a big shout-out to his wife, Susan.

Emma Stone (maybe) took aim at Jimmy Kimmell.

After Kimmel poked fun at the sex scenes inPoor Things, the camera panned to the film's star Emma Stone. The internet thinks she said mouthed the word "prick" under her breath. Who knows if there's any truth to this but I sincerely applaud her if she did!

emma stone calling jimmy kimmel a prick😭 oh clock that tea queen pic.twitter.com/JZBRMpDFxH

— ❦ (@justInwuah)

Twinsreunion!

Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito presented on stage for aTwinsreunion for the ages! Good reminder to rewatch that batshit crazy film this weekend.

Everyone gets Tequila!

Now for some light reprieve from Kimmel's trusted sidekick Guillermo who brought out shots of tequila for the entire audience who may have been waning as the show crept on.

Weird Barbie and America Ferrera bring their brilliance to the stage.

Stars ofBarbie, Kate McKinnon and America Ferrera gave us all a good laugh when they appeared on stage to present an award.

After being told Jeff Goldblum is "not real," McKinnon then questioned: “Then to whom have I been sending my tasteful nudes?” The camera then panned to Steven Spielberg who pointed to himself.

Very good fun and a masterclass from all involved on how to execute a snappy, comedic bit at the Oscars.

I'm Just Ken steals the show.

The moment we had all been waiting for arrived and it was better than anyone could ever have dreamed up. Ryan Gosling began his performance from the audience wearing a pink bedazzled suit and a cowboy hat. Not only did he legitimately sound pitch-perfect singing live but the production value was next level.

Ryan Gosling and the cast of "Barbie" perform "I'm Just Ken" at the #Oscars. https://t.co/UNgGySGz3r pic.twitter.com/00hd0Jw8cy

— Variety (@Variety)

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