Oscars 2023 – as it happened: Angela Bassett snubbed as Hugh Grant wins most awkward interview exchange

However, Saturday Night Live has come under fire for its portrayal of Banshees of Inisherin stars Brendan Gleeson and Colin Farrell in a sketch that aired during last night’s show.

The episode opened with a sketch set on the Oscars red carpet, with Mikey Day and Molly Kearney portraying the Irish actors with thick, hard-to-understand accents.

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One of the most nominated films of the night, Netflix’s All Quiet on the Western Front could be the streamer’s best shot at a Oscar success.

Tom Murray investigates how the film’s success snuck up on us all.

Last year’s awards were, shall we say, slightly overshadowed by a certain slap, meaning it’s easy to forget who actually won on the night.

Luckily, we’ve got a refresher for you below...

They might not have won Oscars, but these stars – often criticised for their acting abilities – managed to pull out pretty spectacular performances and wowed everyone in the process.

The official Oscars dinner is, as one would expect, a lavish affair. On Sunday night (12 March), Hollywood’s greatest stars will sit down around the table after the award winners have been announced and feast on all manner of culinary delights.

Kate Ng investigates...

It might be a little late to watch all 10 Best Picture nominees before this evening’s ceremony, but we admire anyone who’s been giving it a go.

Still, if you’re hoping to catch up on one of the nominees before the awards show, then this list is for you.

Ready, set, watch!

Meanwhile, Helen O’Hara has looked back at 10 of the most confusing wins in Oscars history.

Any of these have you scratching your head?

Back in the driving seat at this evening’s awards show is Jimmy Kimmel, who is returning as host for 2023 Oscars

Kimmel first hosted the awards in 2017, the year that La La Land was mistakenly announced as the Best Picture winner over Moonlight, the true winner. The second time he hosted was in 2018.

Ellie Harrison has the full story.

Hello and welcome! Thanks for joining The Independent’s culture desk for the 95th Academy Awards. We’ll be bringing you live coverage all evening from our London and Los Angeles bureaus.

The “Champagne” carpet is already well underway as the stars filter in; we’ll be sharing updates as they make their way inside via a few interviews.

The traditional red carpet this year has been changed to create a “soothing” colour for the event. If it works, it works.

Our lifestyle team are watching the “champagne”-coloured carpet like hawks for all the best, most daring outfits.

Take a look at the best-dressed stars as they come in here.