Steve McQueen's moving film about Solomon Northup's struggle won the top prize.
Moving and all over the place, the speech was a classic, alright?
The Best Actress winner heaped praise on the others in her category, as well as many others.
Whether she was falling down outside or just being her fun self by shushing someone while she was onstage, the actress kept things interesting.
In one of the wackier introductions, Foxx gave a great reading off the prompter.
While onstage to present an award, Jolie graciously held the actor close as they presented the Best Director trophy.
Ellen tried to break Twitter, and she did!
The two share a sweet moment when the actress won her award.
Despite getting her name garbled before she sang, the "Let It Go" singer belted the song out and won the award.
The singer gave a moving rendition of "Wind Beneath My Wings."
Well, he did chip in for it.
The young star took home her first Oscar.
The host had a few costume changes.
The singer celebrated The Wizard of Oz.
These two should make a movie together.
It never hurts to see Brad a little bit more, right?
She ordered it, they ate it.
The rock stars gave a moving performance of "Ordinary Love."
No, he wasn't nominated but we were quite happy to see him.
Doesn't this look like the start of a sweet rom-com? Please make that movie.
Though she also presented, Goldie caught our eye when she beamed at daughter Kate Hudson.
The 20 Feet From Stardom signer broke into song while onstage and got a standing ovation.
These two were just adorable together while presenting.
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