Discover the moments you may have missed from the Oscars 2026: red carpet surprises, emotional speeches and unexpected highlights from the ceremony.
The 98th Academy Awards brought the awards season to a close with a ceremony filled with memorable moments. From Conan O’Brien’s opening monologue to emotional speeches and unexpected appearances, the night at the Dolby Theatre delivered numerous highlights that quickly shaped the conversation surrounding the event.
These were some of the moments you may have missed from the Oscars 2026.
- Hudson Williams teased season two of ‘Heated Rivalry’
During a red carpet interview, Hudson Williams spoke about the upcoming second season of ‘Heated Rivalry’. When asked what fans could expect from the new chapter, the actor responded with a single word that immediately sparked curiosity among viewers.
- Feathers and fringe dominated the red carpet
Feathers and fringe emerged as two of the most repeated fashion details of the evening. Stars including Nicole Kidman, Demi Moore and Teyana Taylor, one of the standout figures of this year’s awards season, embraced these elements to add movement and drama to their looks.
- Anna Wintour surprised audiences with her sense of humour
One of the most unexpected moments arrived when Anna Wintour appeared on stage alongside Anne Hathaway to present the awards for Best Costume Design and Best Makeup and Hairstyling. Wearing her signature sunglasses, the Vogue editor revealed an unexpected sense of humour and even delivered a playful reference to Emily, widely interpreted as a nod to ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’, drawing laughter from the audience.
- Politics also found its place during the ceremony
Although the ceremony largely avoided overt political speeches, the documentary categories reminded viewers of current global realities. Jimmy Kimmel, presenting the award for Best Documentary, introduced the category with an ironic remark before announcing the winner.
The award for Best Documentary Short Film went to ‘All the Empty Rooms’, a project addressing the impact of gun violence in schools. During the acceptance speech, the mother of one of the victims called on audiences to remember the children who have lost their lives, highlighting that gun violence has become one of the leading causes of death among minors in the United States.
Between humour, emotional speeches and unexpected moments, the Oscars 2026 once again proved that the ceremony is not only about awards, but also about the powerful stories unfolding both on and off the stage.
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