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The Oscars can be\u00a0nerve-wracking, even for veterans of\u00a0the entertainment industry, and no\u00a0matter how hard the nominees prepare for their award acceptance, they usually end up\u00a0surprised and react spontaneously in\u00a0the end. This year\u2019s Academy Awards seemed to\u00a0be\u00a0particularly emotional in\u00a0so\u00a0many ways. There were a\u00a0number of\u00a0teary-eyed and giggle-inducing moments that will probably be\u00a0remembered for many years to\u00a0come. Keep scrolling to\u00a0see what moments captured everyone\u2019s hearts.<\/p>\n
Chris Pizzello\/Invision\/East News, <\/span>ANGELA WEISS\/AFP\/East News<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Just like her fans, Jamie Lee Curtis was probably hoping for this moment<\/a> for a\u00a0long time, but the second she was announced as\u00a0Best Actress, her <\/i>emotions took over. Since Curtis is\u00a0an\u00a0audience favorite<\/a> and this was her very first Oscar nomination, we\u2019re guessing that millions of\u00a0people shared her excitement for this long-awaited moment. In\u00a0her moving acceptance speech, Curtis dedicated her achievement to\u00a0her late parents<\/a>. Her co-stars didn\u2019t hide their happiness either and the whole Everything Everywhere All at\u00a0Once<\/i><\/a> crew beamed with joy the entire evening.<\/p>\n PATRICK T. FALLON\/AFP\/East News, <\/span>ANGELA WEISS\/AFP\/East News<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Brendan Fraser has won everyone\u2019s hearts with his role in\u00a0The Whale<\/i><\/a>, and Hollywood<\/a> recognized it\u00a0too. After a\u00a0long absence<\/a>, fans are ecstatic to\u00a0see Fraser back on\u00a0the big screen. What\u2019s even more satisfying is\u00a0to\u00a0witness long-overdue recognition for his work and share in\u00a0his joy. Fraser\u2019s tearful acceptance speech will be\u00a0remembered as\u00a0one of\u00a0the most emotional highlights of\u00a0the 95th Academy Awards.<\/p>\n PATRICK T. FALLON\/AFP\/East News, <\/span>PATRICK T. FALLON\/AFP\/East News<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Brendan Fraser was not the only one with teary eyes at\u00a0the ceremony. Ke\u00a0Huy Quan\u2019s reaction to\u00a0his first Oscar award<\/a> moved viewers across the globe. He\u00a0mentioned his incredible journey, from a\u00a0refugee camp to\u00a0the red carpet. \u2019\u2019Dreams are something you have to\u00a0believe in,\u2019\u2019 the actor stressed in\u00a0his compelling speech<\/a>, sending a\u00a0meaningful message to\u00a0all of\u00a0those who are still hoping to\u00a0make their dreams come true regardless of\u00a0life\u2019s many obstacles.<\/p>\n Travolta appeared on\u00a0stage to\u00a0pay tribute<\/a> to\u00a0all the stars who left\u00a0us this past year, including his dear friend and colleague, Olivia Newton-John<\/a>. \u2019\u2019They\u2019ve touched our hearts, they made\u00a0us smile, and became dear friends who we\u00a0will always remain hopelessly devoted to,\u2019\u2019 Travolta said with a\u00a0shaky voice, referencing the famous lyrics from the song Newton-John sings in\u00a0Grease<\/i><\/a>. After his emotional introduction, Lenny Kravitz took the stage to\u00a0perform a\u00a0very special piece dedicated to\u00a0actors who are no\u00a0longer with\u00a0us, including Kirstie Alley and Ray Liotta.<\/p>\n VALERIE MACON\/AFP\/East News<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Angela Bassett, who was nominated for Best Supporting Actress<\/a> in\u00a0Black Panther<\/i><\/a>, was one of\u00a0the strongest contenders<\/a> for an\u00a0Oscar in\u00a0this category. When Jamie Lee Curtis\u2019s name was called out instead, Bassett seemed stunned and couldn\u2019t bring herself to\u00a0smile or\u00a0clap, which is\u00a0totally understandable. Later in\u00a0the evening, she was back in\u00a0a\u00a0good mood, but just for a\u00a0moment, we\u00a0were able to\u00a0see a\u00a0true, unfiltered emotional reaction, which seems to\u00a0be\u00a0quite rare.<\/p>\n That\u2019s probably the reason why many fans praised<\/a> Bassett for showing her genuine feelings. Her Black Panther<\/i> co-star, Michael B. Jordan, showed his compassion for Angela when he\u00a0took the stage at\u00a0the Oscars saying<\/a>: \u2019\u2019Hey Auntie, we\u00a0love you.\u2019\u2019<\/p>\n Chris Pizzello\/Invision\/East News, <\/span>Vincent Thian\/Associated Press\/East News<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n When her daughter became the first Asian actress to\u00a0take home the famous golden statue, Michelle Yeoh\u2019s mother shed tears of\u00a0joy. The entire Yeoh family<\/a>, who were watching the live broadcast in\u00a0Kuala Lumpur, erupted in\u00a0joy and excitement when Yeoh was called to\u00a0the stage to\u00a0accept the award.<\/p>\n PATRICK T. FALLON\/AFP\/East News<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Rihanna\u2019s rousing performance of\u00a0Black Panther<\/i>\u2019s \u201cLift Me\u00a0Up<\/a>\u201d left viewers mesmerized and earned her a\u00a0standing ovation<\/a>. The soon-to-be mom of\u00a02\u00a0looked as\u00a0stunning as\u00a0ever in\u00a0a\u00a0black shimmering dress, while her boyfriend cheered her on\u00a0from the audience. What added depth to\u00a0her performance was the fact that the song was a\u00a0tribute<\/a> to\u00a0the late Black Panther<\/i> star, Chadwick Boseman.<\/p>\n When late-night host Jimmy Kimmel brought out an\u00a0adorable surprise guest, a\u00a0donkey called Jenny, nobody could resist smiling. However, one audience member seemed particularly thrilled. Colin Farrell was especially pleased to\u00a0see his sidekick from The Banshees of\u00a0Inisherin<\/i><\/a> <\/i>appear on\u00a0stage, <\/i>and he\u00a0<\/i>joyfully blew Jenny a\u00a0kiss<\/a>.<\/p>\n2. Long overdue recognition finally arrives.<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
3. Ke\u00a0Huy Quan sheds tears of\u00a0joy as\u00a0he\u00a0accepts his very first Oscar.<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
4. John Travolta\u2019s loving tribute to\u00a0Olivia Newton-John had our hearts trembling.<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
5. It\u2019s totally okay not to\u00a0hide sadness.<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
6. A\u00a0very proud moment<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
7. Rihanna left the crowd in\u00a0awe.<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
8. The sweetest surprise<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n