The Oscars are always one of the year’s most exciting televised events, so we’re taking a look at some of the best and funniest moments from the 87th annual Academy Awards.
During the film industry’s most glamorous and exciting night of the year, there are always the standout moments we love to relive over and over again.
The 2015 Oscars had some awkward and some inspiring award speeches, with nominees who’d just lost clapping their way gracefully through Hollywood’s biggest night, and artists offering incredibly entertaining musical performances.
The night started with some of the best red carpet moments at the Oscars, with Chris Pratt, Dakota Johnson, and Emma Stone creating some very memorable moments during the long walk into the 87th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre.
Oscar nominee Felicity Jones revealed that Stephen Hawking is a flirt
Emma Stone fangirled over one of her idols as she hilariously hugged Jennifer Aniston
And then with Mark Ruffalo
Dakota Johnson said she took a prop home from ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’
Chris Pratt continued his domination of Hollywood, pointing a camera out for his beautiful wife Anna Faris
Then the couple explained why they won’t be going home tonight
On page 2: Watch the opening sequence with Neil Patrick Harris, Anna Kendrick and Jack Black
The 87th Academy Awards were hosted by Neil Patrick Harris, who started the show with a few jokes, and a great musical number which also featured Into the Woods star, Anna Kendrick, and Jack Black joined in near the end as they sung about some of the best moments in Hollywood this past year.
Neil Patrick Harris opened the show with a perfect musical number co-starring Anna Kendrick and Jack Black
Neil Patrick Harris started with a hilarious joke that everyone was thinking
Benedict Cumberbatch took a sip from his flask, after NPH finished his opening joke
Neil Patrick Harris had a run-in with Darth Vader – Maybe the host is in ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’
Batman rocked out during the ‘Everything is Awesome’ performance, wearing what looked like Michael Keaton’s original Batsuit
Watch the full ‘Everything is Awesome’ performance below:
Oprah won a special Oscar during one of the musical numbers
Robert Duvall put on his best Tommy Lee Jones impersonation
Neil Patrick Harris mocked ‘Birdman’ and ‘Whiplash,’ as he came out in his underwear to introduce the next presenters
Emma Stone also received a special Oscar of her own, but stayed classy
Meryl Streep and JLo showed powerful support for Patricia Arquette’s speech about equal rights for all women
On page 3: Watch Lady Gaga perform her tribute to ‘The Sound of Music’ and the emotional ‘Glory’ performance
During the show there were some incredible performances. This included Selma’s “Glory,” which received a standing ovation and quite a few tears were shed.
Lady Gaga surprised fans with her tribute to The Sound of Music, and a performance which received support from the great Julie Andrews. Watch all of the official videos below, including more great moments from Hollywood’s biggest night.
Lady Gaga performed ‘The Hills Are Alive’ and ‘My Favorite Things’ in tribute to ‘The Sound of Music’. She received a huge stamp of approval from Julie Andrews
Idina Menzel and John Travolta finally addressed the “Adele Dazeem” issue together
Watch the incredibly powerful performance of ‘Glory’, which won Best Original Song
Chris Pine shed a tear during the emotional performance of ‘Glory’
Eddie Redmayne lost his mind temporarily, as he accepted his first Academy Award in a fit of excitement
Watch Eddie Redmayne’s exciting acceptance speech after winning Best Actor
‘Birdman’ won Best Picture, leaving ‘Boyhood’ with just one award for the night
This year’s show was filled with many exciting and heartfelt moments, and was viewed by over 36 million people, so be sure to let us know what you thought was the best moment of the 87th annual Academy Awards.
In case you missed any of the night’s winners, be sure to check out who won what with our official winners list. Hypable was in the press room at the Oscars, be sure to see what the winners had to say right after heading off stage.