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Oscars 2026 Biggest Snubs And Surprises: Timothee Chalamet, ‘Marty Supreme’ And A Historic Tie
Unexpected Oscar winners disrupted predictions, production and sound issues marred the live broadcast, and Timothée Chalamet's all-white Givenchy look sparked division among viewers.
- At the 98th Academy Awards on Sunday, 'One Battle After Another' claimed Best Picture and Best Director, securing six total wins. The film edged out 'Sinners', which earned four trophies during the ceremony in Hollywood.
- Throughout the awards season, 'One Battle After Another' and 'Sinners' were the primary contenders for top prizes. Despite significant buzz around 'Sinners', it ultimately fell short in the overall award count.
- Casting director Cassandra Kulukundis won the inaugural Best Casting award, while Sean Penn secured his third Oscar for Best Supporting Actor. Penn did not attend, prompting a quip from presenter Culkin: "He couldn't be here this evening, or didn't want to."
- Technical issues plagued the broadcast, including poor sound mixing during Barbra Streisand's speech. The Best Live-Action Short Film category ended in a rare tie between 'The Singers' and 'Two People Exchanging Saliva', surprising host Conan O'Brien.
- Actor Timothée Chalamet, who lost the Best Actor award to Michael B. Jordan, drew online attention for his all-white Givenchy suit. The divisive look sparked social media comparisons to the Backstreet Boys' Kevin Richardson.
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Oscars Snubs and Surprises: Timothée Chalamet and ‘Marty Supreme’ Win Nothing, ‘Sinners’ Casting Director Misses and More
The 2026 Oscars were filled with unexpected moments, from "Marty Supreme" not getting any statues to "Sinners" not getting a casting award.
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