Brits lead Oscar winners as Anthony Hopkins and Daniel Kaluuya scoop top gongs
BRITISH stars Anthony Hopkins, Daniel Kaluuya, and Emerald Fennell were among the Oscar winners as Hollywood's biggest night took place in Los Angeles.Anthony Hopkins won his second Oscar for 'The Father'He plays a man who battles with dementia opposite Olivia Colman in the film directed by Florian Zeller.
It won Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actress thanks to the stellar work of director Chloé Zhao and leading lady Frances McDormand.Hopkins was not at Union Square, where this year's ceremony was being held, to accept the honor.Credit: Sony Pictures ClassicsThe actor has been nominated four other times without a win.
Fellow Brit Riz Ahmed had also been up for the prestigious award for his stunning performance in The Sound of Metal.Kaluuya, born in Camden, London to Ugandan parents, was recognized for his portrayal of Black Panther leader Fred Hampton in Judas And The Black Messiah.The Londoner also created one of the most viral moments of the night when he made a sex joke about his parents.
The audience appeared confused - as there was an awkward silence before the actor resumed his winners speech.Emerald Fennell took the Oscar for bests screenplayFennell stunned in a floral gownShe fought back tears as she delivered her improvised acceptance speech.Fennell had also been nominated for best director but lost out to Chloé Zhao for Nomadland.