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Here are the highlights from the 2021 Academy Awards on April 25, which included historic wins for director Chloé Zhao and actress Yuh-Jung Youn. (Video: Allie Caren/The Washington Post)

Oscars 2021 highlights ‘Nomadland wins’; Chloé Zhao makes Academy Award history; Glenn Close does ‘Da Butt’

April 25, 2021 at 11:57 p.m. EDT
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Nobody knew what to expect from the 93rd Academy Awards, but we definitely didn’t expect that.

The announcement of categories were mixed around this year, with best picture notably arriving before the two lead acting categories. Front-runner “Nomadland” took home the trophy, followed by its star and best actress winner Frances McDormand. The film’s director, Chloé Zhao, also became the first woman of color to win best director.  

Highlights

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“Nomadland” wins best picture; Chloé Zhao’s wins best director and Frances McDormand wins best actress for “Nomadland”; Anthony Hopkins wins best actor for ‘The Father’; Daniel Kaluuya wins best supporting actor for ‘Judas and the Black Messiah’; Yuh-jung Youn wins best supporting actress for “Minari”
The looks and trends that took over the red carpet
Who was up for a trophy? Here is the full list of nominees.
Perspective: The Oscars always get it wrong. Here are the real best pictures of the past 45 years.
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“Nomadland” wins best picture; Chloé Zhao’s wins best director and Frances McDormand wins best actress for “Nomadland”; Anthony Hopkins wins best actor for ‘The Father’; Daniel Kaluuya wins best supporting actor for ‘Judas and the Black Messiah’; Yuh-jung Youn wins best supporting actress for “Minari”
The looks and trends that took over the red carpet
Who was up for a trophy? Here is the full list of nominees.
Perspective: The Oscars always get it wrong. Here are the real best pictures of the past 45 years.
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