Oscars 2018: The Shape of Water wins best picture, Frances McDormand lead actress—As it happened

The gala event is hosted by Jimmy Kimmel.

Pic Courtesy: ANI/Twitter

New Delhi: The biggest night in the world of cinema—the 90th Academy Awards ceremony, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, took place at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles. Popularly knows as Oscars, the awards were presented in 24 categories. 

The nominees for the 90th Academy Awards were announced in January. American romantic drama fantasy 'The Shape of Water' led all nominees with at least 13 nominations and won as many as four awards. Christopher Nolan's 'Dunkirk' came in second with 8 and Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri came in third with seven nominations.

The glitzy event was high on entertainment, in case you missed it live, take a look at the latest updates through this blog:

05 March 2018

10:19 IST

Jimmy Kimmel ends the show on a high. So, this was Oscars 2018 for all, stay tuned for other big updates!

10:11 IST

The Oscars for 'Best Picture' goes to 'The Shape of Water', which won four awards at the ceremony. 

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— The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 5, 2018

10:09 IST

Jimmy Kimmel's witty one-liners make it a memorable affair.

09:57 IST

Jodi Foster and Jennifer Lawrence present the Oscars for 'Actress In A Leading Role' and it goes to Frances McDormand for 'Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri'. 

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— The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 5, 2018

09:50 IST

Jane Fonda and Helen Mirren present the Oscars for 'Lead Actor' goes to Gary Oldman, 'Darkest Hour'. You can't help but notice the Times Up badge which Jane Fonda wears on her glittering Ivory dress.

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— The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 5, 2018

09:43 IST

The Oscars for 'Directing' goes to Guillermo del Toro for 'The Shape of Water'.

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— The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 5, 2018

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— The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 5, 2018

09:34 IST

A touching performance by Eddie Vedder in remembrance of the souls who departed the year gone by. In Memoriam segment, he sang Tom Petty’s Room at the Top of the World. Amid several international celebrities, a tribute was given to Indian icons—Shashi Kapoor and Sridevi respectively.

09:31 IST

The Oscars for the 'Best Original Song' goes to Kristen Anderson-Lopez, Robert Lopez for 'Remember Me' from 'Coco'.

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— The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 5, 2018

09:23 IST

Christopher Walken presents the Oscars for 'Best Original Score' and it goes to Alexandre Desplat for 'The Shape of Water'.

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— The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 5, 2018

09:20 IST

Zendeya on stage and presents Keala Settle who sings a powerful track 'This Is Me' from 'The Greatest Showman' film.

09:16 IST

Sandra Bullock presents Oscars for 'Cinematography'. It goes to Roger Deakins for 'Blade Runner 2049'.

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— The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 5, 2018

09:09 IST

The Oscars pay a tribute to the Military. A montage of films such as Saving Private Ryan to The Thin Red Line to Platoon to Zero Dark Thirty shown on stage.

09:04 IST

Nicole Kidman on stage to announce 'Original Screenplay'. And the Oscar goes to Jordan Peele for 'Get Out'.

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— The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 5, 2018

09:01 IST

The Oscars for 'Adapted Screenplay' goes to James Ivory for 'Call Me by Your Name'.

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— The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 5, 2018

08:53 IST

The women who exposed the infamous Weinstein scandal—Ashley Judd, Annabella Sciorra, Salma Hayek address the much talked about 'Times Up' campaign in Hollywood. The importance to speak-up on various issues presented out on the big screens through various films shown on the trailblazers.

We thank those who stand up for something. #Oscars pic.twitter.com/4gSS6MRxsU

— The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 5, 2018

08:49 IST

Rapper Common and Andra Day take on stage with 'Stand Up for Something' song from 'Marshall'.

08:47 IST

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— The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 5, 2018

08:45 IST

The Oscars for 'Best Live Action Short Film' goes to 'The Silent Child', Chris Overton, Rachel Shenton.

08:36 IST

The Oscars for the 'Best Documentary Short Subject' goes to 'Heaven is a Traffic Jam on the 405', Frank Stiefel.

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— The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 5, 2018

08:29 IST

Jimmy Kimmel thanks the movie-going public. His gags leave the audience in splits. 

08:28 IST

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— The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 5, 2018

08:24 IST

Mathew McConaughey announces the winner for 'Film Editing'; it goes to 'Dunkirk', Lee Smith.

08:24 IST

Well said. #Oscars pic.twitter.com/XyGflJO9Wi

— The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 5, 2018

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— The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 5, 2018

08:19 IST

The Oscars for the 'Visual Effects' goes to 'Blade Runner 2049', John Nelson, Paul Lambert, Richard R. Hoover, Gerd Nefzer.

08:16 IST

Well said. #Oscars pic.twitter.com/6tEh9trvNO

— The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 5, 2018

08:14 IST

Sufjan Stevens performs to 'Mystery of Love' song from 'Call Me by Your Name' film. The audience enjoys his soothing performance.

08:10 IST

The Oscar for the Best Animated Feature goes 'Coco', Lee Unkrich, Darla K. Anderson.

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— The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 5, 2018

08:09 IST

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— The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 5, 2018

08:06 IST

The Oscars for the 'Best Animated Short Film' goes to 'Dear Basketball', Glen Keane, Kobe Bryant.

08:02 IST

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— The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 5, 2018

07:57 IST

The Oscar for 'Supporting Actress' goes to Allison Janney for 'I, Tonya'.

07:56 IST

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— The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 5, 2018

07:51 IST

The Oscars for 'Best Foreign Language Film' goes to 'A Fantastic Woman' (Chile).

07:43 IST

Another musical performance on the show by Gael Garcia Bernal, Miguel and Natalia LaFourcade on 'Remember Me' song from 'Coco'.

07:41 IST

Well said. #Oscars pic.twitter.com/6JeKJkGZkM

— The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 5, 2018

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— The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 5, 2018

07:38 IST

Lupita Nyong'o and Kumail Nanjiani talk about what dreams are made of and announce the 'Production and Set Design' Oscars winner. It goes to 'The Shape of Water', Paul D. Austerberry, Jeffrey A. Melvin, Shane Vieau.

07:36 IST

Jimmy Kimmel is at his quirky best and goes amid the audience to keep them entertained.

07:31 IST

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— The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 5, 2018

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— The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 5, 2018

07:28 IST

'Dunkirk', Mark Weingarten, Gregg Landaker, Gary A. Rizzo get the Oscars for 'Best Sound Mixing'.

07:25 IST

The Oscars for the 'Sound Editing' goes to Alex Gibson, Richard King for 'Dunkirk'.

07:14 IST

An enchanting musical performance by Mary J Blige on 'Mighty River' song keeps the audience going. She sang her track from 'Mudbound'. She is this year’s double nominee in the 'Original Song' and 'best-supporting actress' category. This makes her the first person to ever be up for both awards in the same year.

07:12 IST

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— The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 5, 2018

07:07 IST

The Oscars for the Best Documentary Feature goes to 'Icarus' by Bryan Fogel and Dan Cogan.

07:03 IST

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— The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 5, 2018

07:02 IST

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— The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 5, 2018

06:58 IST

The Oscars for the Best Costume Design goes to Mark Bridges, 'Phantom Thread' (film).

06:54 IST

'Wonder Woman' Gal Gadot announces Darkest Hour, Kazuhiro Tsuji, David Malinowski, Lucy Sibbick as the winners in 'Makeup and Hair' category.

06:53 IST

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— The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 5, 2018

06:46 IST

The Oscars 2018 for Best Supporting Actor goes to Sam Rockwell for 'Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri'.

06:43 IST

Viola Davis on stage to announce 'The Best Supporting Actor' this year.

06:37 IST

The host also stressed upon the need to ensure women safety at workplaces. 

06:35 IST

Jimmy Kimmel takes a jibe at Harvey Weinstein sex scandal that rocked Hollywood. 

06:32 IST

Jimmy Kimmel back on Oscars stage and he hits the show on a high.

06:30 IST

Watch a red carpet interview with #Oscars Best Original Screenplay nominees @kumailn and @emilyvgordon from @TheBigSickMovie. Presented by @ATT. pic.twitter.com/4O2x27W1Yz

— The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 5, 2018

06:26 IST

Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock looked ravishing on the red carpet ceremony. 

06:20 IST

 As movements like #MeToo and Time's up take up the front row at the 90th Academy Awards, many celebrities have donned orange pins on the red carpet to advocate for gun safety.

06:18 IST

Actor Daniel Kaluuya at the #Oscars red carpet, he is nominated in the Best Actor Category for the film Get Out. pic.twitter.com/yCEa4dKzrQ

— ANI (@ANI) March 5, 2018

06:17 IST

Backstage at the #Oscars with #SamRockwell, #ChrisMessina, #MattRoss and pals pic.twitter.com/sFDei3JeHJ

— The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 5, 2018

Backstage at the #Oscars with @therealtaraji pic.twitter.com/5NezQlPgR0

— The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 5, 2018

06:13 IST

From Ashley Judd, Mira Sorvino to Viola Davis, Taraji P. Henson all dazzled at the Oscars 2018 red carpet.

06:07 IST

Watch a red carpet interview with #Oscars Best Actor nominee Daniel Kaluuya from @GetOutMovie. Presented by @ATT. pic.twitter.com/b4bbvdXb84

— The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 5, 2018

06:04 IST

Check out some of the backstage moments of the big stars at Oscars:

Backstage at the #Oscars with @lakeithlakeith and #STARK pic.twitter.com/cdyf1DKoEQ

— The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 5, 2018

Backstage at the #Oscars with @lauradern pic.twitter.com/U4vhmP5JPR

— The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 5, 2018

06:02 IST

The Oscars 2018 red carpet ceremony has got almost all the nominees talking about their films minutes ahead of the main awards night. 

05:56 IST

Allison Janney at the red carpet, she is nominated in Best Supporting Actress category for her role in the film I, Tonya #Oscars pic.twitter.com/RyKYxf6ndG

— ANI (@ANI) March 5, 2018

05:45 IST

The audience can't get enough of the stars. There's a huge crowd gathered to get a glimpse of their favourite stars at the Oscars red carpet ceremony.

05:40 IST

The who's who of the Hollywood has descended to the Oscars red carpet. Check out

A different angle on the #Oscars red carpet with @SirPatStew pic.twitter.com/kCfF3MnxSy

— The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 4, 2018

Backstage at the #Oscars with #EvaMarieSaint pic.twitter.com/AtJIGn4AIV

— The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 4, 2018