Hundreds of the biggest names in the film industry arrived Dolby Theater at the Hollywood & Highland Center in Los Angeles, California to attend the 88th Academy Awards. Hosted by comedian Chris Rock, there was no single motion picture that stole the night − Leonardo DiCaprio finally won best actor for his role in The Revenant, which also saw director Alejandro González Iñárritu win best director for second year in a row, while biographical newsroom drama Spotlight surprised us all by taking best picture.
Host Chris Rock opens the show at the 88th Academy Awards in Hollywood, CaliforniaMario Anzuoni/ Reuters
Charlize Theron arrives to present a trophy at the 88th Academy Awards in Hollywood, CaliforniaLucy Nicholson/ReutersKerry Washington smiles at photographersLucas Jackson/ReutersCharlize Theron stands out in a red Dior gown with a plunging neckline and $3.7 million in Harry Winston jewelsLucas Jackson/ReutersPresenter Whoopi Goldberg enjoys the red carpetLucy Nicholson/ReutersBollywood's Priyanka Chopra arrives at Hollywood's biggest nightAdrees Latif/ReutersJennifer Lawrence, nominated for best actress for her role in Joy, wears one the night's most revealing gownsLucy Nicholson/ReutersKate Winslet, up for best supporting actress for Steve Jobs, wears a strapless, shiny black Ralph Lauren gownLucas Jackson/ReutersBrie Larson, nominated for Best Actress for her role in Room, wears a royal blue embellished gown by GucciLucas Jackson/ReutersNominee Brie Larson (L) is greeted by actress Kate Winslet and fellow nominee Cate Blanchett as they find their seats at the 88th Academy AwardsMario Anzuoni/ReutersSinger Pharrell Williams gets seated with his wife Helen Lasichanh before many of the Oscars gathering arrive Mario Anzuoni/ReutersComedian Chris Rock hosts the 88th Academy AwardsMario Anzuoni/ReutersComedian Sarah Silverman performs at the Oscars 2016Mario Anzuoni/ReutersActress Julianne Moore presents actor Leonardo DiCaprio with the best performance by an actor in a leading role award for The RevenantChristopher Polk/Getty ImagesLeonardo DiCaprio accepts the Oscar for Best Actor for the film The RevenantMario Anzuoni/ReutersActor Leonardo DiCaprio uses his acceptance speech to raise the issue of climate changeChristopher Polk/Getty ImagesBrie Larson reacts as she accepts the Oscar for best actress for her role in Room from presenter Eddie RedmayneMario Anzuoni/ReutersActress Brie Larson wins best actress for RoomChristopher Polk/Getty ImagesActress Brie Larson, winner of best actress for Room, and actor Eddie Redmayne walk off stageChristopher Polk/Getty ImagesActor JK Simmons introduces the nominees for best supporting actress at the OscarsMario Anzuoni/ReutersAlicia Vikander receives the Oscar for best supporting actress for her role in The Danish GirlMario Anzuoni/ReutersActress Alicia Vikander, winner of best supporting actress award for The Danish GirlChristopher Polk/Getty ImagesBrie Larson, who won best actress for Room, embraces Alicia Vikander, winner of best supporting actress for The Danish GirlChristopher Polk/Getty ImagesMark Rylance walks off stage after receiving the Oscar for best supporting actor for Bridge Of SpiesChristopher Polk/Getty ImagesMargaret Sixel accepts the award for best film editing for Mad Max: Fury RoadMario Anzuoni/ReutersActress Charlize Theron laughs during the presentation of the 88th Academy AwardsChristopher Polk/Getty ImagesAlejandro Inarritu wins best director for the second year running for The RevenantChristopher Polk/Getty ImagesThe cast of Spotlight react after they won a surprise Oscar for best pictureMario Anzuoni/ReutersFrom left: The cast and crew of best picture winner Spotlight, including actress Rachel McAdams, producer Michael Sugar, director Tom McCarthy, screenwriter Josh Singer and actor Michael Keaton, actor Liev Schreiber and host Chris Rock (C) celebrate onstageKevin Winter/Getty ImagesScreenwriter Josh Singer (L) and actor Mark Ruffalo from best picture winning film Spotlight celebrate onstageKevin Winter/Getty ImagesSongwriter Jimmy Napes (L) and singer Sam Smith react after winning the award for best original song with Writing's On The WallKevin Winter/Getty ImagesActor John Krasinski and President of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Cheryl Boone Isaacs announce Son of Saul as a nominee for best foreign-language filmKevin Winter/Getty ImagesCate Blanchett introduces the award for best costume designMario Anzuoni/ReutersJenny Beavan accepts the Oscar for best costume design for Mad Max: Fury RoadMario Anzuoni/ReutersJournalist and filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy accepts the award for best documentary short subject film for A Girl In The River: The Price of ForgivenessMario Anzuoni/ReutersLady Gaga holds hands with survivors of sexual abuse after singing her Oscar-nominated song Til It Happens To You at the ceremonyMario Anzuoni/ReutersLady Gaga sings her Oscar-nominated song Til It Happens To YouMario Anzuoni/ReutersHost Chris Rock reveals that $65,243 was raised when Girls Scouts sold cookies to the Oscars audience at the 88th Academy AwardsMario Anzuoni/ReutersAmerican rock musician Dave Grohl performs during the In Memoriam segment of the 88th Academy AwardsMario Anzuoni/ ReutersLady Gaga runs offstage after singing her Oscar-nominated song Til It Happens To You at the 88th Academy AwardsMario Anzuoni/ReutersPart of the lavish display at the Oscar ceremony for the 88th Academy AwardsMario Anzuoni/ReutersThe Weeknd performs his nominated best original song Earned It at the Oscar ceremonyMario Anzuoni/ReutersSinger and actor David Bowie is remembered on screen as singer Dave Grohl performs during the In Memoriam segment at the 88th Academy AwardsMario Anzuoni/ReutersActresses Charlize Theron (L) and Emily Blunt walk on stage at the 88th Annual Academy Awards at Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, CaliforniaChristopher Polk/Getty ImagesHost Chris Rock celebrates with winners onstage during the 88th Annual Academy AwardsKevin Winter/Getty ImagesOscar winners gather on stage after the end of the awards ceremony at the 88th Academy Awards in Hollywood, CaliforniaMario Anzuoni/Reuters
