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For the second year running, the 2020 Oscars did not have a host.
But there were still plenty of one-liners on the night of the ceremony, with guest presenters including Maya Rudolph, Kristen Wiig and Josh Gad stepping up to the plate.
After Janelle Monáe opened the ceremony with an elaborately choreographed musical number, Steve Martin and Chris Rock delivered the opening duologue, earning the first big laughs of the night.
Climate change denial, Hollywood vanity and the Irishman’s lengthy runtime were just some of the topics that were skewered.
Below is a list of the evening’s best jokes.
Show all 65 1 /65Oscars 2020 in pictures Bong Joon Ho, right, reacts as he is presented with the award for best picture for "Parasite" from presenter Jane Fonda at the Oscars on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Looking on from left are Kang-Ho Song and Kwak Sin Ae
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Renee Zellweger accepts the Oscar for Best Actress for "Judy" at the 92nd Academy Awards in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 9, 2020
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Best Feature Documentary winners (L-R) Lindsay Utz, Julia Reichert, Julie Parker Benello, and Steven Bognar walk backstage during the 92nd Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on February 9, 2020
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Joaquin Phoenix wins the Oscar for Best Actor in "Joker" at the 92nd Academy Awards in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 9, 2020
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Renee Zelllweger accepts the Oscar for Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role for 'Judy' during the 92nd annual Academy Awards ceremony at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, USA, 09 February 2020. The Oscars are presented for outstanding individual or collective efforts in filmmaking in 24 categories
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Mark Taylor (C-L) and British sound engineer Stuart Wilson (C-R) pose in the press room with Salma Hayeck and Oscar Isaac with the Oscar for Best Sound Mixing for '1917' during the 92nd annual Academy Awards ceremony at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, USA, 09 February 2020. The Oscars are presented for outstanding individual or collective efforts in filmmaking in 24 categories
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Shia LaBeouf (R) and Zack Gottsagen arrives for the 92nd annual Academy Awards ceremony at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, USA, 09 February 2020. The Oscars are presented for outstanding individual or collective efforts in filmmaking in 24 categories
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James Corden and Rebel Wilson stand backstage in cat costumes during the 92nd Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre on February 09, 2020 in Hollywood, California
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Kwak Sin Ae and Bong Joon-ho win the Oscar for Best Picture for "Parasite" at the 92nd Academy Awards in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 9, 2020.
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Bong Joon Ho walks offstage with Spike Lee after winning the Oscar for Best Director for "Parasite" at the 92nd Academy Awards in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 9, 2020
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Kobe Bryant's name is displayed during the In Memoriam Oscars tribute at the 92nd Academy Awards in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 9, 2020.
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Bong Joon Ho, left, is congratulated by Brad Pitt before going on stage to accept the award for best director for "Parasite" at the Oscars on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles
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Karen Rupert Toliver walks backstage with the award for Animated Short Film backstage during the 92nd Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on February 9, 2020
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Mark Taylor and Stuart Wilson with the Best Sound Mixing Oscar for 1917 in the press room at the 92nd Academy Awards held at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, USA. PA Photo. Picture date: Sunday February 9, 2020. See PA story SHOWBIZ Oscars
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Olivia Colman presents the award for best performance by an actor in a leading role at the Oscars on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles
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Carol Dysinger (L) and Elena Andreicheva pose in the press room with Mark Ruffalo with the Oscar for Best Documentary Short Subject for '“Learning to Skateboard in a Warzone (If You're a Girl)' during the 92nd annual Academy Awards ceremony at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, USA, 09 February 2020. The Oscars are presented for outstanding individual or collective efforts in filmmaking in 24 categories.
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Brie Larson walking barefoot at the 92nd Academy Awards in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 9, 2020
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Bong Joon-ho talks to Sam Mendes after winning the Oscar for Best Director for "Parasite" at the 92nd Academy Awards in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 9, 2020
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Bong Joon Ho accpets his Oscar for Achievement in Directing for 'Parasite' during the 92nd annual Academy Awards ceremony at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, USA, 09 February 2020. The Oscars are presented for outstanding individual or collective efforts in filmmaking in 24 categories
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US singer-songwriter Billie Eilish performs onstage during the 92nd Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on February 9, 2020
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Icelandic composer Hildur Gudnadottir poses in the press room with the Oscar for Best Original Score for "Joker" during the 92nd Oscars at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood, California on February 9, 2020
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British singer-songwriter Elton John (L) and British lyricist Bernie Taupin pose in the press room with the Oscar for Best Original Song for "(I'm Gonna) Love Me Again, 'Rocketman'" during the 92nd Oscars at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood, California on February 9, 2020
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Joaquin Phoenix, from left, hugs Shia LaBeouf in the audience, as Zack Gottsagen looks on, at the Oscars on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles
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Maya Rudolph and Kristen Wiig in Valentino present the Oscar for Best Production Design at the 92nd Academy Awards in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 9, 2020
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Regina King walks backstage during the 92nd Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on February 9, 2020
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Brie Larson and Elijah Allan-Blitz walk on the red carpet during the Oscars arrivals at the 92nd Academy Awards in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 9, 2020
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Mahershala Ali and Amatus Sami-Karim arrive on the red carpet during the Oscars arrivals at the 92nd Academy Awards in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 9, 2020
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Scarlett Johansson, left, congratulates Laura Dern, winner of the award for best performance by an actress in a supporting role for "Marriage Story" at the Oscars on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020
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Marshall Curry, winner of the award for best live action short film for "The Neighbors' Window", poses in the press room at the Oscars on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles
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People take photos as VIP guests arrive for the 92nd annual Academy Awards ceremony at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, USA, 09 February 2020. The Oscars are presented for outstanding individual or collective efforts in filmmaking in 24 categories
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US actress Laura Dern (R) poses next to US actor Mahershala Ali with the award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for "Marriage Story" in the press room during the 92nd Oscars at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood, California on February 9, 2020
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Lin-Manuel Miranda during the 92nd annual Academy Awards ceremony at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, USA, 09 February 2020. The Oscars are presented for outstanding individual or collective efforts in filmmaking in 24 categories
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US-Guatemalan actor Oscar Isaac (L) and US-Mexican actress Salma Hayek speak onstage during the 92nd Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on February 9, 2020
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US actress Laura Dern poses with the award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for "Marriage Story" in the press room during the 92nd Oscars at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood, California
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Natalie Portman and Timothee Chalamet present Taika Waititi with his Best Adapted Screenplay for Jojo Rabbit in the press room at the 92nd Academy Awards held at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles
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Oscars statuettes are on display backstage during the 92nd Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre on February 09, 2020 in Hollywood, California
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Aurora smiles backstage during the 92nd Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on February 9, 2020
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Eminem performs during the 92nd annual Academy Awards ceremony at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, USA, 09 February 2020. The Oscars are presented for outstanding individual or collective efforts in filmmaking in 24 categories
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British costume designer Jacqueline Durran poses in the press room with the Oscar for Best Costume Design for "Little Women" during the 92nd Oscars at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood, California on February 9, 2020
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Kristen Wiig arrives for the 92nd annual Academy Awards ceremony at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, USA, 09 February 2020. The Oscars are presented for outstanding individual or collective efforts in filmmaking in 24 categories
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Joaquin Phoenix, left, and Rooney Mara arrive at the Oscars on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles
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Keanu Reeves (R) and his mother Patricia Taylor arrive for the 92nd annual Academy Awards ceremony at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, USA, 09 February 2020. The Oscars are presented for outstanding individual or collective efforts in filmmaking in 24 categories
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Cynthia Erivo in Versace poses on the red carpet during the Oscars arrivals at the 92nd Academy Awards in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 9, 2020
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Janelle Monaeand Billy Porter performs during the 92nd annual Academy Awards ceremony at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, USA, 09 February 2020. The Oscars are presented for outstanding individual or collective efforts in filmmaking in 24 categories
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US actress Scarlett Johansson arrives with husband Colin Jost for the 92nd Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on February 9, 2020
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A general view of the Oscars show during the 92nd Academy Awards in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 9, 2020
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US actors Steve Martin and Chris Rock (R) speak onstage during the 92nd Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on February 9, 2020
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Margot Robbie talks with Leonardo DiCaprio on the red carpet during the Oscars arrivals at the 92nd Academy Awards in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 9,
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Regina King, left, presents Brad Pitt with the award for best performance by an actor in a supporting role for "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" at the Oscars on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles
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Brad Pitt accepts the award for best performance by an actor in a supporting role for "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" at the Oscars on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles
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Florence Pugh arrives at the Oscars on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles
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Olivia Colman arrives at the Oscars on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles
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Jonathan Pryce arrives at the Oscars on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angele
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The cast of "Parasite" poses on the red carpet during the Oscars arrivals at the 92nd Academy Awards in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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Pedro Almodovar poses on the red carpet during the Oscars arrivals at the 92nd Academy Awards in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S
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Australian actress Rebel Wilson arrives for the 92nd Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California
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Billie Eilish (C) and Finneas O'Connell (L) pose with Billy Porter during the Oscars arrivals at the 92nd Academy Awards in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S.,
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Janelle Monae arrives for the 92nd annual Academy Awards ceremony at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, USA, 09 February 2020. The Oscars are presented for outstanding individual or collective efforts in filmmaking in 24 categories.
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British actor Archie Yates and British actor Roman Griffin Davis from "Jojo Rabbit" arrive for the 92nd Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on February 9, 2020.
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Sandra Oh poses on the red carpet during the Oscars arrivals at the 92nd Academy Awards in Hollywood, Los Angeles,
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Antonio Banderas arrives for the 92nd annual Academy Awards ceremony at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, USA, 09 February 2020. The Oscars are presented for outstanding individual or collective efforts in filmmaking in 24 categories
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Kaitlin Dever, Beanie Feldstein and Roman Griffin Davis pose for a selfie on the red carpet during the Oscars arrivals at the 92nd Academy Awards in Hollywood, Los Angeles
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Billie Eilish in Chanel during the Oscars arrivals at the 92nd Academy Awards in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S
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Mindy Kaling arrives at the Oscars on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles
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Saoirse Ronan arrives at the Oscars on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles
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“Jeff Bezos is so rich, he got divorced, and he’s still the richest man in the world. He saw Marriage Story and thought it was a comedy.” - Chris Rock
“A couple of years ago, there was a big disaster here at the Oscars where they accidentally read out the wrong name...they have guaranteed that this will not happen this year because the Academy has switched to the new Iowa caucus app.” - Steve Martin
“They don’t really have hosts anymore. Why is that?” “Twitter!” - Steve Martin and Chris Rock
“I loved the first season of The Irishman ” - Chris Rock
“Mahershala Ali’s here tonight. Mahershala has two Oscars. You know what that means when the cops pull him over? Nothing!” - Chris Rock
“They told me I only have 45 seconds up here, which is more than the Senate gave John Bolton this week.” – Brad Pitt
“A man whose Matrix we would all like to reload, Keanu Reeves.” – Kelly Marie Tran
“There has never been a museum dedicated to the arts and sciences of pictures. But it is being born, this labour of love. A bunch of us were just over there this morning. I was putting up some drywall. Scarlett Johansson had brought her orbital sander. Brad Pitt was on the roof working with his shirt off, as was Colin Jost – and dude, that was no contest.” - Tom Hanks
“It’s a pleasure to be back. Thank you. Last year was the best night... of my husband’s life” - Olivia Colman, Best Actress winner 2019
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Try for free South Korean black comedy Parasite was the evening’s biggest winner, making history by becoming the first ever foreign language film to win Best Picture .
Other winners at the 2020 ceremony included Laura Dern, who took home the prize for Best Supporting Actress.
As expected, Joaquin Phoenix won Best Actor for Joker following which he criticised inequality and paid tribute to his brother River Phoenix , who died in 1993.
Show all 80 1 /80Oscars 2020: Best-dressed stars on the red carpet Oscars 2020: Best-dressed stars on the red carpet Cynthia Erivo Cynthia Erivo blew a kiss as she posed in her futuristic white and silver Versace gown and Maria Tash jewellery.
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Oscars 2020: Best-dressed stars on the red carpet Florence Pugh The Little Women star cracked a smile on the red carpet wearing a teal Louis Vuitton gown, a silver pendant necklace and Maria Tash earrings.
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Oscars 2020: Best-dressed stars on the red carpet Margot Robbie The Bombshell actor added a burst of colour to her look with a bright red lip, donning a black, strapless Chanel gown with a purple jewel embossed on the front.
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Oscars 2020: Best-dressed stars on the red carpet Kristen Wiig and Gal Gadot The Wonder Woman 1984 co-stars laughed as they posed together on the red carpet, Wiig in red and Gadot in black lace.
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Oscars 2020: Best-dressed stars on the red carpet Laura Dern Laura Dern attended the Academy Awards with her mother, wearing a pink and black Armani gown.
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Oscars 2020: Best-dressed stars on the red carpet Spike Lee Spike Lee paid tribute to the late Kobe Bryant with his Oscars outfit, wearing a purple blazer emblazoned with Bryant's basketball jersey number, 24.
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Oscars 2020: Best-dressed stars on the red carpet Saoirse Ronan The Little Women star smiled as she had her Gucci dress adjusted on the red carpet.
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Oscars 2020: Best-dressed stars on the red carpet Natalie Portman Natalie Portman wore a Dior dress for the Oscars embroidered with the names of female directors who were snubbed in the nominations.
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Oscars 2020: Best-dressed stars on the red carpet Florence Pugh Pugh was all smiles as she and her mother walked the red carpet.
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Oscars 2020: Best-dressed stars on the red carpet Cynthia Erivo The Harriet actor struck a powerful pose on the red carpet wearing a white and silver cut-out Versace gown.
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Oscars 2020: Best-dressed stars on the red carpet Charlize Theron Theron attended the Academy Awards wearing an elegant black Dior gown, designed with a thigh-high split.
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Oscars 2020: Best-dressed stars on the red carpet Gal Gadot The Wonder Woman star put on a glamorous display in an ethereal Givenchy gown, featuring a black lace, high-neck top and bubblegum-pink lace, layered skirt.
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Oscars 2020: Best-dressed stars on the red carpet Brie Larson Captain Marvel herself looked every inch a superhero in a blush pink, sequinned Celine design, complete with a cape.
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Oscars 2020: Best-dressed stars on the red carpet Kathy Bates and Rebel Wilson Kathy Bates wore a black and navy suit for the Oscars, posing alongside the golden-clad Rebel Wilson on the red carpet.
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Oscars 2020: Best-dressed stars on the red carpet Tom Hanks The A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood actor looked sharp in a black tuxedo.
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Oscars 2020: Best-dressed stars on the red carpet Margaret Qualley The Once Upon a Time in Hollywood actor chose to wear a stylish, black Chanel design on the red carpet.
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Oscars 2020: Best-dressed stars on the red carpet Rooney Mara and Joaquin Phoenix Rooney Mara and Joaquin Phoenix smiled for the cameras, Mara in a black lace Alexander McQueen ensemble and Phoenix in his environmentally-conscious Stella McCartney suit.
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Oscars 2020: Best-dressed stars on the red carpet Kristen Wiig and Gal Gadot Wiig matched the red carpet in a bright, scarlet design, while Gadot chose to wear a contrasting, two-tone dress for the Academy Awards.
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Oscars 2020: Best-dressed stars on the red carpet Antonio Banderas The Oscar nominee looked dashing in a black tuxedo.
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Oscars 2020: Best-dressed stars on the red carpet Sandy Powell and Christopher Peterson Costume designer Sandy Powell wore a suit autographed by several high-profile Hollywood figures, which she is planning on auctioning for charity. Powell attended the Oscars with fellow costume designer Christopher Peterson.
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Oscars 2020: Best-dressed stars on the red carpet Adam Driver and Joanne Tucker Adam Driver, wearing a black tux, attended the Oscars with his wife, actor Joanne Tucker, who wore a white and black floral Oscar de la Renta gown, designed with practical pockets.
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Oscars 2020: Best-dressed stars on the red carpet Lucy Boynton and Rami Malek Bohemian Rhapsody co-stars and couple Lucy Boynton and Rami Malek looked effortlessly stylish on the red carpet, Malek in an all-black Yves Saint Laurent ensemble and Boynton in a white and black Chanel dress with checkered sleeves.
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Oscars 2020: Best-dressed stars on the red carpet Sunrise Coigney and Mark Ruffalo Actor Sunrise Coigney donned a fuchsia, ruffled gown for the Oscars, while her husband, Avengers: Endgame star Mark Ruffalo, looked suave in a black tuxedo.
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Oscars 2020: Best-dressed stars on the red carpet Rita Wilson Actor and producer Rita Wilson appeared to mimic the Oscars statuette with her shimmering, gold Tom Ford number.
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Oscars 2020: Best-dressed stars on the red carpet Colin Jost and Scarlett Johansson Saturday Night Live star Colin Jost dressed smartly in a black suit, while Scarlett Johansson looked radiant in a metallic, strapless Oscar de la Renta gown.
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Oscars 2020: Best-dressed stars on the red carpet Timothee Chalamet Timothee Chalamet appeared to dress in a particularly casual manner for the Academy Awards, wearing a navy blue tracksuit by Stella McCartney.
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Oscars 2020: Best-dressed stars on the red carpet Mahershala Ali and Amatus Sami-Karim Oscar winner Mahershala Ali opted for an all-black Zegna ensemble for the awards ceremony, while his wife, Amatus Sami-Karim, wore a lilac gown and white headpiece.
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Oscars 2020: Best-dressed stars on the red carpet Lucy Boynton Lucy Boynton dressed elegantly for the red carpet, wearing a white and black Chanel gown with checkered, exaggerated sleeves.
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Oscars 2020: Best-dressed stars on the red carpet Lea Seydoux The No Times to Die actor oozed old-school Hollywood glamour in a white, halterneck Louis Vuitton gown, designed with a black hem on the skirt.
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Oscars 2020: Best-dressed stars on the red carpet Leonardo DiCaprio The Once Upon a Time in Hollywood star looked sophisticated in a smart black Armani tuxedo.
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Oscars 2020: Best-dressed stars on the red carpet Scarlett Johansson The Marriage Story actor shimmered on the red carpet in a metallic strapless Oscar de la Renta gown.
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Oscars 2020: Best-dressed stars on the red carpet Kristen Wiig Wiig wore a standout scarlet Valentino outfit at the Academy Awards, designed with ruffles down the side and a train.
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Oscars 2020: Best-dressed stars on the red carpet Rooney Mara Rooney Mara opted for a signature gothic look at the awards ceremony, wearing a black lace, cut-out Alexander McQueen design.
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Oscars 2020: Best-dressed stars on the red carpet Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson The couple made a stylish pair in Tom Ford on the red carpet, Hanks in a black tux and Wilson in a rose gold, tassled gown.
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Oscars 2020: Best-dressed stars on the red carpet Margot Robbie The Academy Award nominee was styled in a black, chiffon Chanel dress, which featured a purple jewel at the front.
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Oscars 2020: Best-dressed stars on the red carpet Renee Zellweger The Oscar nominee went for a simple but impactful look, wearing a one-shoulder, white sequinned Armani design.
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Oscars 2020: Best-dressed stars on the red carpet Brad Pitt The Once Upon a Time in Hollywood looked ever stylish in a black Brioni tux.
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Oscars 2020: Best-dressed stars on the red carpet Florence Pugh The Oscar nominee dazzled in a teal Louis Vuitton number on the red carpet, designed with a layered skirt.
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Oscars 2020: Best-dressed stars on the red carpet Saoirse Ronan The Little Women star stood out on the red carpet in a multi-coloured Gucci design, featuring a black, V-neck torso, a lilac skirt and a cream, ruffled midriff.
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Oscars 2020: Best-dressed stars on the red carpet Natalie Portman Natalie Portman looked radiant in a black and gold Dior ensemble, featuring a cape and gold embellishments.
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Oscars 2020: Best-dressed stars on the red carpet Keanu Reeves and his mother Patricia Taylor Keanu Reeves attended the Oscars with his mother, costume designer Patricia Taylor. The pair contrasted one another on the red carpet, Taylor in a white suit and Reeves in black.
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Oscars 2020: Best-dressed stars on the red carpet Joaquin Phoenix In January, Joaquin Phoenix vowed to wear the same custom-made Stella McCartney suit to every awards show in an effort to reduce waste.
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Oscars 2020: Best-dressed stars on the red carpet Salma Hayek Salma Hayek looked angelic in a white, one-shoulder Gucci dress, accessorising with a silver headpiece and matching bangles.
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Oscars 2020: Best-dressed stars on the red carpet Maya Rudolph Maya Rudolph struck gold in a sequinned orange Valentino gown, accessorising with gold, strappy heels and wearing her hair in a chic bob.
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Oscars 2020: Best-dressed stars on the red carpet Sandra Oh The Killing Eve star looked breathtaking in a gold, sequinned Elie Saab design, topped with a ruffled hem and shoulder details.
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Oscars 2020: Best-dressed stars on the red carpet Taika Waititi The Jojo Rabbit director knows how to work a red carpet, as shown during his many red carpet appearances. During this year's Oscars, he chose to go for a somewhat understated black tux, a departure from his usual colourful style, and a pair of Tod's patent lace-up shoes.
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Oscars 2020: Best-dressed stars on the red carpet Penelope Cruz Penelope Cruz's Chanel ensemble featured several different eye-catching elements, including a white rose, a pearl belt, a pocketed skirt and a halter neck.
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Oscars 2020: Best-dressed stars on the red carpet Rebel Wilson The Pitch Perfect actor dazzled in a gold, sequinned floor-length Jason Wu design.
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Oscars 2020: Best-dressed stars on the red carpet Janelle Monae The singer had a Cinderella moment on the red carpet, donning an extravagant, unique, silver Ralph Lauren ballgown, designed with a matching hood.
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Oscars 2020: Best-dressed stars on the red carpet Olivia Colman Olivia Colman, who won the Best Actress Oscar last year for her performance in The Favourite , attended this year's Academy Awards in a navy, cut-out, velvet Stella McCartney dress, complete with a train.
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Oscars 2020: Best-dressed stars on the red carpet James Corden and Julia Carey Corden attended the awards ceremony wearing a black tuxedo, while his wife, Julia Carey, donned a silver, embellished gown with a royal blue belt.
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Oscars 2020: Best-dressed stars on the red carpet Noah Baumbach and Greta Gerwig Little Women director Gerwig wore a strapless, khaki Dior dress on the red carpet, while her partner, Marriage Story director Baumbach, was dressed in a black suit.
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Oscars 2020: Best-dressed stars on the red carpet Oscar Isaac and Elvira Lind The Star Wars actor donned a black suit for the occasion, while his wife, director and producer Elvira Lind, brightened up the red carpet in a sunshine yellow, layered gown.
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Oscars 2020: Best-dressed stars on the red carpet Kelly Marie Tran The Star Wars favourite opted for a black strapless Schiaparelli gown, designed with blue floral detailing at the top.
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Oscars 2020: Best-dressed stars on the red carpet Julia Louis-Dreyfus The Veep star contrasted with the red carpet in a navy custom Vera Wang gown, accessorising with a eye-catching diamond necklace.
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Oscars 2020: Best-dressed stars on the red carpet Gerard Butler The actor struck a pose on the red carpet, wearing a svelte navy suit.
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Oscars 2020: Best-dressed stars on the red carpet Billie Eilish The singer stunned on the red carpet in a white Chanel ensemble, complete with lace gloves.
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Oscars 2020: Best-dressed stars on the red carpet Laura Dern The Oscar nominee opted for a pale pink Armani number with black detailing at the top, accessorising with understated jewels.
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Oscars 2020: Best-dressed stars on the red carpet Mindy Kaling The Late Night star attended the Academy Awards wearing a bright marigold one-shoulder Dolce and Gabbana gown with pleating detail.
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Oscars 2020: Best-dressed stars on the red carpet America Ferrera The Ugly Betty actor looked regal in a scarlet, floor-length Alberta Ferretti gown, accessorising with a golden headband.
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Oscars 2020: Best-dressed stars on the red carpet Gam Wichayanee The Thai singer looked every inch a princess on the red carpet, wearing a stunning, off-the-shoulder, ombre, chiffon Poem couture gown.
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Oscars 2020: Best-dressed stars on the red carpet Anthony Ramos and Jasmine Cephas Jones The actors, who both starred in the original Broadway production of Hamilton , made for a stylish pair on the red carpet, Ramos in a white and black ensemble and studded shoes, and Jones in a black, blouson-sleeved Yanina couture gown.
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Oscars 2020: Best-dressed stars on the red carpet Beanie Feldstein The Booksmart star brought a touch of old-school glamour in a white and black floral Miu Miu gown, her hair styled in classic waves.
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Oscars 2020: Best-dressed stars on the red carpet Billy Porter Billy Porter arrived on the red carpet in a skirt and top combination by Giles Deacon, accessorising with custom Jimmy Choo shoes.
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Oscars 2020: Best-dressed stars on the red carpet Tonya Lewis Lee and Spike Lee Tonya Lewis Lee attended the Oscars in a white gown alongside filmmaker Spike Lee, who opted for a purple suit with yellow detailing.
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Oscars 2020: Best-dressed stars on the red carpet Kaitlyn Dever The Booksmart actor oozed glamour in a red, embellished, strapless Louis Vuitton gown.
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Oscars 2020: Best-dressed stars on the red carpet Vanessa Nadal and Lin-Manuel Miranda Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda looked chic in a black tuxedo, while his wife, lawyer Vanessa Nadal, contrasted in a white, embellished gown.
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Oscars 2020: Best-dressed stars on the red carpet Caitriona Balfe The Irish actor made a bold entrance on the red carpet, wearing a black Valentino fishtail gown designed with a sheer, pink top and bow.
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Oscars 2020: Best-dressed stars on the red carpet Sigourney Weaver Sigourney Weaver attended the Oscars in a green long-sleeved Dior gown with a matching clutch.
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Oscars 2020: Best-dressed stars on the red carpet Chrissy Metz Chrissy Metz attended the Oscars in a pillared red Christian Siriano gown.
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Oscars 2020: Best-dressed stars on the red carpet Regina King Regina King chose a pale pink structured Versace gown for the Oscars.
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Oscars 2020: Best-dressed stars on the red carpet Julia Butters Julia Butters also chose a pink outfit, arriving on the red carpet in a long-sleeved Christian Siriano gown with matching pink purse.
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Oscars 2020: Best-dressed stars on the red carpet Idina Menzel Idina Menzel went with a pink theme, arriving on the red carpet in a strapless fuchsia J. Mendel gown.
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Oscars 2020: Best-dressed stars on the red carpet Ryan Piers Williams and America Ferrera America Ferrera chose a red Alberta Ferretti gown for the red carpet and accessorised with a headband. Ryan Piers opted for a simple black tuxedo.
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Oscars 2020: Best-dressed stars on the red carpet Zazie Beetz Zazie Beetz chose a strapless black Thome Brown dress for the Oscars.
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Oscars 2020: Best-dressed stars on the red carpet Kerri Higuchi and John Cho Kerri Higuchi chose a black and silver Monique Huillier gown for the red carpet, while John Cho opted for a burnt orange Zegna suit.
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Oscars 2020: Best-dressed stars on the red carpet Robin Roberts Robin Roberts arrived on the red carpet wearing a one-shouldered sparkling green Badgley Mischka gown.
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Oscars 2020: Best-dressed stars on the red carpet George MacKay George MacKay opted for a simple tuxedo for the 92nd annual Oscars.
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Oscars 2020: Best-dressed stars on the red carpet Norwegian singer-songwriter Aurora Aurora arrived at the Oscars wearing a pale green ensemble by costume designer Viktoria Aksnes with red accents.
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Oscars 2020: Best-dressed stars on the red carpet Kelly Ripa Kelly Ripa arrived on the red carpet in a black structured one-shouldered Christian Siriano gown.
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Meanwhile, Olivia Colman had the audience in stitches before presenting Phoenix with his award.
Find a full list of the 2020 Oscar winners here .
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