The Shape Of Water triumphs at Oscar Awards

Director Guillermo del Toro celebrates while Gary Oldman and Frances McDormand win the main acting nods in line with expectations.

By Duarte Garrido, Arts and Entertainment Reporter

Monday 5 March 2018 09:45, UK

  1. Jennifer Lawrence waves to the crowd
    Image: Jennifer Lawrence waves to the crowd
  2. Saoirse Ronan chose a baby pink number
    Image: Saoirse Ronan chose a baby pink number
  3. US singer Andra Day
    Image: US singer Andra Day
  4. Danny Glover and Lakeith Stanfield
    Image: Danny Glover and Lakeith Stanfield
  5. Ashley Judd opted for a deep purple gown
    Image: Ashley Judd opted for a deep purple gown
  6. Matthew McConaughey
    Image: Matthew McConaughey
  7. US figure skater Mirai Nagasu with US Olympic medallist Adam Rippon
    Image: US figure skater Mirai Nagasu with US Olympic medallist Adam Rippon
  8. Meryl Streep was in red as she waved to the crowd
    Image: Meryl Streep was in red as she waved to the crowd
  9. Actor Sam Rockwell and actress Viola Davis, who brightened the scene in hot pink
    Image: Actor Sam Rockwell and actress Viola Davis, who brightened the scene in hot pink
  10. Whoopi Goldberg went for a multi-coloured gown alongside Alex Martin's grey outfit
    Image: Whoopi Goldberg went for a multi-coloured gown alongside Alex Martin's grey outfit
  11. Kenyan actress Lupita Nyong'o was stunning in a gold gown with black trim
    Image: Kenyan actress Lupita Nyong'o was stunning in a gold gown with black trim
  12. Actress and singer Mary J Blige was in white
    Image: Actress and singer Mary J Blige was in white
  13. Allison Janney brightened the screen in a bright red dress
    Image: Allison Janney brightened the screen in a bright red dress
  14. US-Pakistani stand-up comedian Kumail Nanjiani and his wife Emily V Gordon
    Image: US-Pakistani stand-up comedian Kumail Nanjiani and his wife Emily V Gordon
  15. Haley Bennett had a 'back to the forest' look
    Image: Haley Bennett had a 'back to the forest' look
  16. Jennifer Garner was in a flowing blue dress
    Image: Jennifer Garner was in a flowing blue dress
  17. Daniel Kaluuya opted for some bright colour, with a copper-coloured suit
    Image: Daniel Kaluuya opted for some bright colour, with a copper-coloured suit
  18. Nicole Kidman wore a deep blue gown
    Image: Nicole Kidman wore a deep blue gown
  19. Brit Emily Blunt chose a prim grey dress
    Image: Brit Emily Blunt chose a prim grey dress
  20. Director Steven Spielberg is a veteran of the Oscars scene
    Image: Director Steven Spielberg is a veteran of the Oscars scene
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Guillermo del Toro's The Shape Of Water has picked up best picture in an Oscars ceremony that went according to plan and script.

The sci-fi love story won the two main awards of the night, with del Toro taking home best director for what he called "a mad pitch".

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McDormand: We all have stories to tell

Gary Oldman and Frances McDormand won the main acting nods, also in line with expectations and betting odds, for their roles in Darkest Hour and Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.

It was Oldman's first ever Oscar win, and the Briton thanked the US for welcoming him years ago.

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"I owe this and so much more to so many. I have lived in America for the longest time and I am deeply grateful to her. My home, my family and my Oscar," he said in the acceptance speech.

"The movies, such is their power, captivated a young man from south London and gave him a dream. Thank you for this."

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In her speech, McDormand sparked the biggest applause of the night by asking every woman nominated for an award to stand up in defiance.

"I have two words to leave with you tonight, ladies and gentlemen - inclusion rider," she said.

An "inclusion rider" is a clause that an actor can put in his or her contract, which requires a film to meet a certain level of diversity.

Kimmel hosted a smooth and by-the-book ceremony this year
Image: Kimmel hosted a smooth and by-the-book ceremony this year

Dunkirk dominated the technical awards with three wins, while British cinematographer Roger Deakins won his first Oscar after being nominated 13 times.

The biggest surprise of the night was Jordan Peele's win for best original screenplay for his racial thriller Get Out.

Peele was largely expected to go home empty-handed after winning big at the Indie Spirit Awards less than 24 hours before the Oscars.

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'Are the Oscars too black now?'

Host Jimmy Kimmel tackled Hollywood's sexual misconduct scandal that has led to the downfall of Harvey Weinstein and other once-powerful men in the industry.

After last year's embarrassing best picture envelope mix-up that saw La La Land being declared winner instead of Moonlight, there were no issues with the show this time.

Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway returned to present the best picture award after last year's blunder.

"As they say, presenting is lovelier the second time around," Dunaway joked.

Kimmel ended the ceremony saying: "Well that's how it's supposed to go, I guess."

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