In reference to the Best Picture nominee “Anora”, O’Brien playfully pointed out, “Did you know ‘Anora’ uses the F-word 479 times? That surpasses the record set by Karla Sofía Gascón’s publicist by three times.” He then dramatically emphasized his remark by imitating Gascón’s publicist saying, “You tweeted WHAT?!” followed by a humorous dance move.
At the moment Saldaña stepped up to the microphone, she publicly acknowledged her mother and declared, “I take pride in being a child of dedicated and diligent immigrant parents, nurturing aspirations and dignity within me.”
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As soon as Saldaña reached the microphone, she proudly proclaimed to her mother, “I am a product of determined and hardworking immigrant parents, carrying dreams, dignity, and resilience in my heart.
Prior to the event at the Dolby Theatre, attendees, including high-profile stars, were welcomed with snack boxes conveniently placed beneath their seats. Inside these boxes was a message from O’Brien that read, “Dear guest or stand-in – I hope you appreciate these free treats! I made an effort to include a gummy, but Disney declined the idea. Have a fantastic evening.” A sketch of O’Brien flashing the peace sign was also enclosed.
Jagger humorously mentioned that the producers preferred Bob Dylan to perform it, but Dylan declined. Jagger jokingly suggested, ‘The best songs this year are in A Complete Unknown. You should look for someone more youthful.’ Since I’m younger than Dylan, I stepped up and am here now.
Standing there with my hard-earned trophy in hand, I couldn’t help but feel absolutely blown away. A heartfelt thank you to the Academy for bestowing upon me this incredibly meaningful honor. As the first Black man to win a costume design award for my work on Wicked, this moment is truly unforgettable and a testament to all the hard work and passion I’ve poured into my craft.