It’s all about the Oscars! The biggest night in Hollywood took over the internet on Sunday, February 28, as the Academy Awards dominated social media, creating some memorable moments.
Leonardo DiCaprio led the online conversation as his win for best actor became the most talked-about moment on Facebook and overtook Ellen DeGeneres’ record-breaking selfie as the most tweeted-about Academy Awards moment ever.
Leonardo DiCaprio attends the 2016 Vanity Fair Oscar Party hosted by Graydon Carter at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on Feb. 28, 2016, in Beverly Hills. Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic
Chris Rock had a lot to celebrate, too. The host posted several behind-the-scenes shots from the awards show, including one with Stacey Dash. The actress' onstage appearance at L.A.'s Dolby Theatre left the audience in silence as she said to the crowd, “I cannot wait to help my people out. Happy Black History Month!” The joke appeared to be referencing her recent comments about eliminating Black History Month and the BET Awards.
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A photo posted by Chris Rock (@chrisrock) on Feb 28, 2016 at 6:03pm PST
Another big social moment came from Lady Gaga, who delivered a powerful rendition of her Oscar-nominated song “Til It Happens to You” from the documentary film The Hunting Ground, about on-campus rape. Kesha applauded the singer on Instagram for “bringing attention to sexual assault.” Gaga has been an advocate for the "Tik Tok" singer, who is embattled in a legal fight with producer Dr. Luke, who she claims mentally and sexually abused her.
A photo posted by Kesha (@iiswhoiis) on Feb 28, 2016 at 8:43pm PST
To see all of the top social media moments from the Oscars, watch the video above!
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