#Oscars2021
93rd Academy Awards held during pandemic with intimate setting and historic wins.
Quick Facts
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Date | April 25, 2021 |
| Best Picture | Nomadland |
| Format | In-person, limited capacity |
| Ratings | All-time low (10.4M viewers) |
Origin & Impact
The pandemic-delayed Oscars featured an unprecedented intimate format at Union Station and Dolby Theatre with limited attendees. Chloe Zhao’s Best Director win for “Nomadland” made her the first woman of color and second woman ever to win the category.
Anthony Hopkins won Best Actor for “The Father” in an upset over expected winner Chadwick Boseman (who had died months earlier), with Hopkins not attending. The anticlimactic ending with Hopkins’ absence disappointed viewers expecting an emotional Boseman tribute to close the show.
Youn Yuh-jung won Best Supporting Actress for “Minari,” becoming the first Korean actress to win. Despite diverse winners, the ceremony drew lowest ratings ever, raising questions about the Oscars’ cultural relevance in streaming era.
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#Nomadland #ChloeZhao #AnthonyHopkins #Minari #AcademyAwards