Oppenheimer wins 7 Oscars

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The film Oppenheimer has won 7 awards at the 2024 Oscars.

The film which was directed by Christopher Nolan, was the star of the 2024 Oscars, winning seven awards, including Best Picture. The movie also earned awards for Best Actor, which went to Cillian Murphy, and Best Supporting Actor, awarded to Robert Downey Jr.

The ceremony, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, took place at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, celebrating the best movies of 2023. “Oppenheimer” led the nominations with 13, and other notable films included “Poor Things” and “Killers of the Flower Moon.”

Cillian Murphy, who played the lead role in “Oppenheimer,” expressed his gratitude to the cast, crew, and director Christopher Nolan in his acceptance speech. He dedicated his award to “peacemakers everywhere.”

Emma Stone won Best Actress for her role in “Poor Things,” marking her second win in this category. During her speech, she acknowledged her fellow nominees and thanked her family, especially highlighting her daughter’s impact on her life.

“Oppenheimer” winning Best Picture was significant, as it was the first film in twelve years to win both Best Actor and Best Picture. Emma Thomas, the producer and Nolan’s wife, accepted the award, expressing her long-held dream of this moment.

Robert Downey Jr. received his first Oscar for Best Supporting Actor in “Oppenheimer,” reflecting on his challenging past and thanking the cast and crew for their support.

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