Austin Butler

Austin Butler has made a name for himself since beginning his career as a Disney actor, taking him from well-known kids' shows to most recently playing the ...

But before he would take that role, Butler spent most of his teen years in a number of hit Disney shows, including ‘Hannah Montana’, ‘iCarly’, and ‘Zoey 101′. Being silly with her is what broke me out of my shell and the core of what started me in acting,” he said. But the actor landed the role of Tex Watson. Now, after over 15 years since he began his career, the actor has enjoyed recognition for his hard work, with the actor most recently having won both a Golden Globe and a BAFTA for Best Actor following his portrayal of the King. I don’t know what came over me, but I said yes.” The decision changed the course of his life, and he landed a role as an extra. Throughout his career, Butler has gone out of his way to showcase his versatility and talent in a variety of roles, whether they were dramatic or comedic.

If you don't remember, after winning the 2023 Golden Globe for his work playing Elvis Presley in Elvis, Austin went viral as many believed he still sounded like ...

[Austin Butler](https://www.justjared.com/tags/austin-butler/), [EG](https://www.justjared.com/tags/eg/), [Extended](https://www.justjared.com/tags/extended/), [Slideshow](https://www.justjared.com/tags/slideshow/) Elvis wrapped filming quite a while ago and was released in theaters last year. Why Does Austin Butler Still Sound Like Elvis?

Austin Butler surprised audiences all over the globe with his epic transformation into rock legend Elvis Presley's role in the Oscar-nominated biopic Elvis.

Baz Luhrmann's biographical drama has made almost £240 million at the box office. “Then I just got to spend the day in Graceland by myself and sort of sit in different rooms and think, ‘This is where they had Christmas’ and, ‘This is where he used to sit and eat breakfast’ and just humanise him.” Elvis Presley died in 1977 at the age of 42. Austin, speaking with The Sun on Sunday shared, “That time was less about the questions and more about trying to feel his energy, trying to feel the humanity of him.”

Butler is up for Best Actor and will find out if he's won the coveted award at the ceremony this evening.

Elvis Presley died in 1977 at the age of 42 but has continued to be a chart and pop culture icon in the decades since his passing. Prior to his role, Butler spent a lot of time with the 77 year-old for Baz Lurhman's "Elvis" biopic and it seems that the extra work has paid off as the Austin has secured an Oscar nomination for his performance. Austin paid tribute to the mum-of-four after winning Best Actor at the BAFTAs in London last month. Thank you all so much." In his touching speech, the star said: "It’s been a really unimaginably tragic time, you know, and grief is a long process. "I hope I've made you proud.

One might think Elvis Presley's biggest regret was divorcing Priscilla or becoming addicted to prescription drugs. Either guess would be wrong.

Waking up in tears, Butler asked himself, “What would Elvis do with that?” and recorded a romantic song in his bathrobe. He said advance notice of the actor’s dedicated work ethic helped Butler land the role coveted by Harry Styles and Miles Teller. Asked his opinion on the Love Me Tender singer’s surprisingly extensive filmography, Butler noted a distinct difference in the movies he made before and after his two-year stint in the U.S. Describing his connection with “the king” as DNA-deep, Butler told [First We Feast](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgmTqdPd34Y), Austin Butler related several “mind-blowing” details he learned while investigating the real-life Elvis Presley. Since its debut at the Cannes Film Festival last year, Elvis has wowed audiences worldwide. 1 regret involved a [movie](https://www.cheatsheet.com/movies/) he never got around to making. He and his friend, explains He said it broke his heart to learn that Presley thought his pop music was forgettable and deeply regretted “never making a classic film” or being taken seriously as an actor. Weeks later, Butler’s agent called to say Baz Luhrmann was casting the biopic. For instance, Butler and co-star Tom Hanks, who played smarmy “Colonel” Tom Parker, maintained an in-character pen pal correspondence via typewritten notes. in Hollywood](https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/once-upon-a-time-in-hollywood-stars-brad-pitt-and-leonardo-dicaprio-who-has-the-higher-net-worth.html/) in the can, Butler stopped auditioning for any other parts while he focused on learning everything about Elvis via interviews, records, books, and documentaries.

With the Oscars just a day away, it is quite a good time to look back at this year's star performers and films, including Baz Luhrmann's biopic Elvis and ...

When you’re watching the movie, imperceptibly he becomes more Elvis as you get through the movie, because we were able to add more stuff to him." Austin Butler’s wearing a chin piece all the way through the movie right from the beginning, and then we added cheek pieces and a jawline for when he is in Vegas." So, we were able to push his character more into Elvis territory and change his face. Of course, this involved heavy makeup, but it also consisted of great prosthetic work to make the actor stand out as While the focus is understandably on the actor who portrayed Elvis Presley, it is also worth noting how the whole team came together to create the look and persona. Hanks reportedly spent over five hours in the makeup chair each day.

The MPTF fundraiser nets $4.5 million with Oscar nominees Michelle Yeoh, Jamie Lee Curtis, Paul Mescal mingling with hosts like George Clooney.

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The Motion Picture & Television Fund mounted its annual “Night Before” party, and the 21st annual fundraiser was typically teeming with Oscar winners and nominees, filmmakers, executives and entertainment industry insiders. 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The Oscar-nominated Elvis star is *still* talking in his Elvis accent.

Is this not my voice?'" He added, "I am getting rid of the accent, but I have probably damaged my vocal cords with all that singing." I was speaking in his voice the whole time." And when I did, the only thing I was ever thinking about was Elvis. "I was prepping with Baz, and then I went to Australia. "I often liken it to when somebody lives in another country for a long time, and I had three years where that was my only focus in life, so I'm sure there's just pieces of my DNA that will always be linked in that way." "During Elvis, I didn’t see my family for about three years," Butler

Austin Butler is at the Academy Awards. The actor made his final red carpet appearance for his 'Elvis' at the 2023 Oscars.

The California native is nominated in the Best Actor category at [this year’s Academy Awards](https://www.j-14.com/posts/oscars-2023-academy-awards-nominees-date-host-more/) for his portrayal of the late singer, Elvis Presley. So, having a way of tapping into his energy helps, and that might be the reason it gets brought up again and again. “Something like being onstage was a terrifying thing to me as Austin,” he said. I’m sure that there’s just pieces of my DNA that will always be linked in that way.” Now, the actor is officially ready to focus on other roles. The former Disney Channel star rocked a classic Saint Laurent tuxedo while walking the red carpet and posing for photos.

The Hollywood's buzziest leading man appeared at tonight's Oscars ceremony at the Los Angeles Dolby Theater wearing a sleek black velvet suit by Saint Laurent.

What if you were to perform this song, just the way that the music is moving you?' And so constantly trying to get to why he does what he does, what it actually felt like inside of him." And I would want to get very specific—exactly the angle of his hand, or the angle of his head, or how he got up on his toes. "Try[ing] to get down to the core, to his humanity.

Austin Butler arrives at the Oscars on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP) (Jordan Strauss, ...

Butler is considered a top contender for his turn as the star of “Elvis.” “Even when I was a kid, I would watch and,” he said, if “there was a sound mixer who would win and I would get tears in my eyes.” LOS ANGELES – Best actor nominee Austin Butler is a longtime fan of the Oscars — and he’s likely to get emotional.

The 'Elvis' actor, who was nominated for Best Actor, walked the red carpet at the 95th Academy Awards in Los Angeles, Calif. on March 12.

Austin Butler rocked his infamous “Elvis” accent at the Oscars on Sunday — much to the chagrin of fans tired of hearing his take on the southern drawl. More On: ...

[Live from the champagne carpet](https://nypost.com/2023/03/12/viewers-savage-oscars-new-champagne-colored-carpet-its-giving-cheap/), Butler [told ABC](https://twitter.com/butlerbliss_/status/1635054654190157824?s=46&t=PXv4iu1sLM2Ws-YtVyZdOQ) that being at the Oscars as a nominee “feels like an impossible dream” and he has to “pinch himself.” “One song took 40 takes!” “I think it’s sort of amusing to me how much people want to focus on this one thing.” “So, I’m sure there’s just pieces of my DNA that will always be linked in that way.” [British chat show “The Graham Norton Show” ](https://pagesix.com/2023/02/03/austin-butler-getting-rid-of-elvis-accent/?_gl=1*1qbd85t*_ga*MjI2MzAwNjM5LjE2Njc5Mzg3NDY.*_ga_0DZ7LHF5PZ*MTY3ODM3OTE0MC4xMzcuMS4xNjc4Mzc5MjQ3LjAuMC4w&_ga=2.211616213.1160112316.1678369277-226300639.1667938746)last month that he revealed he was changing his tone. [Masters of the Air](https://go.skimresources.com?id=93051X1547088&xs=1&xcust=nyp-CT--&url=https%3A%2F%2Ftv.apple.com%2Fus%2Fshow%2Fmasters-of-the-air%2Fumc.cmc.7bxcni0vwgll9kmicq738k5q2)” star further addressed his vocalization after his Golden Globe win, reiterating to the [Los Angeles Times](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2023-01-24/oscars-nominations-2023-austin-butler-elvis) how he doesn’t [ “even think about it.”](https://nypost.com/2023/01/26/austin-butler-blames-muscular-habits-for-elvis-accent/) [backstage press interviews ](https://nypost.com/2023/01/11/austin-butler-defends-cringe-elvis-voice-at-golden-globes/)at the awards show, the “ [Life Unexpected](https://www.amazon.com/Crisis-Unaverted/dp/B007D44SJA?tag=nypost-20&asc_refurl=https://nypost.com/2023/03/12/austin-butler-brought-his-cringe-elvis-accent-to-2023-oscars/&asc_source=web)” star defended his distinctive Elvis tone, stating: “I don’t think I sound like him still, but I guess I must because I hear it a lot.” [#GoldenGlobes](https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoldenGlobes?src=hashtag_click),” one viewer [tweeted](https://twitter.com/caitlinjordan13/status/1612998143779520514?s=46&t=E-gVUuDLpPQWm_nuN4knqg) during the ceremony. [Fans called out his “cringe” voice ](https://nypost.com/2023/01/10/austin-butlers-cringe-fake-voice-at-the-2023-golden-globes-called-out/)— noting that he still sounded like the Memphis crooner. [Elle Australia](https://www.elle.com.au/culture/austin-butler-accent-27147) at the time that he attributed his new twang to [“muscular habits.”](https://pagesix.com/2022/06/14/austin-butler-cant-shake-elvis-southern-twang-after-filming-biopic/?_gl=1*125tyf9*_ga*MjI2MzAwNjM5LjE2Njc5Mzg3NDY.*_ga_0DZ7LHF5PZ*MTY3ODM3OTE0MC4xMzcuMS4xNjc4Mzc5Mzk0LjAuMC4w&_ga=2.209569234.1160112316.1678369277-226300639.1667938746) [“never broke character.”](https://nypost.com/2022/10/01/baz-luhrmann-why-elvis-timing-was-right-praises-austin-butlers-devotion-to-role/) [nominated](https://nypost.com/2023/01/24/2023-oscar-nominations-announced-live-updates/) for Best Actor for playing the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll in Baz Luhrmann’s [“Elvis.”](https://nypost.com/2022/06/23/elvis-review-austin-butler-dazzles-as-the-king/)

In an interview with ABC on the red carpet March 12, Butler spoke in his deeper voice, without quite as much twang. "I've been acting since I was 12 years old, ...

[Leading the list of nominees ](https://www.today.com/popculture/movies/2023-oscar-nominations-rcna66948)include “Everything Everywhere All at Once” and “The Banshees of Inisherin.” The [list of performers and presenters](https://www.today.com/popculture/awards/oscars-2023-performers-presenters-list-rcna73308) includes Rihanna, following her [Super Bowl halftime show](https://www.today.com/popculture/music/rihanna-super-bowl-2023-halftime-show-rcna70230), and the viral [Telegu-language hit “Naatu Naatu](https://www.today.com/popculture/music/naatu-naatu-oscar-song-meaning-rr-rcna74294).” The 2023 Oscars are [available to watch on ABC](https://www.today.com/popculture/awards/how-to-watch-2023-oscars-rcna72861) and various streaming platforms. [Jimmy Kimmel for the third time](https://www.today.com/popculture/awards/oscars-2023-host-jimmy-kimmel-rcna55960), the [2023 Oscars](https://www.today.com/popculture/awards/oscars-2023-nominees-host-date-time-channel-rcna72528) are broadcast live from the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood in Los Angeles at 8 p.m. PT, with the [red carpet starting earlier](https://www.today.com/popculture/awards/watch-oscars-red-carpet-wont-red-rcna74549). "It's hard to list just one (favorite moment)," he replied. "I know Elvis would have loved your performance and in fact, according to my Q Anon Reddit page, he did." "I can’t really reflect on it too much. "I've been acting since I was 12 years old, and this always felt like an almost impossible dream to be here," he said. In a previous interview with E! couldn’t believe it. I truly couldn’t believe it," she said. [ has made headlines this awards season](https://www.today.com/popculture/awards/austin-butler-elvis-voice-rcna65211) for how low and twang-infused his speaking voice has become since playing Elvis Presley in the Oscar-nominated film "Elvis."

Fans troll Austin Butler, 31, who is dating Kaia Gerber, and used to date Vanessa Hudgens, for "still" speaking with an "Elvis" accent at the Oscars 2023.

“when is Austin Butler losing the accent? I cannot believe I’m here right now,” the 31-year-old said, invoking Presley’s signature twang. [wanted to stop talking](https://pagesix.com/2023/02/03/austin-butler-getting-rid-of-elvis-accent/) like the King of Rock and Roll now that the “Elvis” press tour is almost over. Quentin [Tarantino], I printed out the ‘Pulp Fiction’ script when I was 12. I just am so grateful right now. “austin butler still has that goddamn accent,” chortled another, while one person threatened to break the law.

Austin Butler attended the 2023 Oscars to celebrate his performance in Elvis. It's his first time being nominated. See the photos from his night.

[wins at the Golden Globes](https://www.popsugar.co.uk/entertainment/austin-butler-wins-golden-globe-video-49059282) and the BAFTAs, and he could go home with the gold at the Oscars. [his tendency to slip into Elvis's accent](https://www.popsugar.co.uk/entertainment/austin-butler-elvis-accent-48822210), which he mastered for the movie. interview with [Entertainment Weekly](https://ew.com/movies/austin-butler-losing-elvis-accent-damaged-vocal-cords/) that he felt "self-conscious" when he found out people were talking about it online. Butler explained shortly [after Oscar nominations were released](https://www.popsugar.co.uk/entertainment/austin-butler-oscar-nomination-2023-49069489) that he hoped the nod would honour Lisa Marie. [Butler's ex-girlfriend Vanessa Hudgens](https://www.popsugar.co.uk/celebrity/austin-butler-vanessa-hudgens-elvis-role-49072678). But in general this awards season, Gerber has mostly decided to root for her boyfriend from home, though they were [spotted at a party together](https://www.glamour.com/story/kaia-gerber-austin-butler-date-night) on 24 Feb.

Oscar-nominated Elvis star Austin Butler exclusively revealed to E! News how portraying Elvis Presley has changed his life ahead of his first Academy Awards ...

ET/5 p.m. ET/12 p.m. ( [See every celebrity on the Oscars red carpet here](https://www.eonline.com/news/1367576/oscars-2023-red-carpet-fashion-see-every-look-as-the-stars-arrive).) The 2023 Oscars air March 12 at 8 p.m. for a full recap of the biggest Oscars moments.](https://www.eonline.com/news/oscars) Check out every star on the Oscars red carpet below. It's been one of the greatest gifts of my life. Butler stated he feels like a totally different man today after portraying the "Hound Dog" singer, but that he's ready to move on to other roles after tonight's Oscars. "It's changed my life, the experience of getting to live in his shoes and look out of his eyes for that amount of time. "It's hard to list just one because it's such a part of my life, you know?" In fact, Butler was stumped when asked what his favorite takeaway from the project is. Butler, who is nominated for Best Lead Actor for his portrayal of

Who is Austin Butler dating now in 2023? Meet Austin Butler's girlfriend Kaia Gerber and see his relationships with Vanessa Hudgens and Lily Rose Depp.

The interview came four years after Hudgens, who was still with Butler at the time, told [ Live With Kelly and Ryan](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jn3rz8g4zRk) in 2019 about a time she and Butler were in a car singing along to an Elvis Christmas song. “We’d been together for so long and she had this sort of clairvoyant moment and so I really, I owe her a lot for believing in me.” That same month, [Hudgens also shaded Butler](https://stylecaster.com/vanessa-hudgens-austin-butler-accent/) in a comment on an Instagram post of a Page Six article with the headline: “Austin Butler’s ‘Elvis’ accent is ‘genuine,’ might remain ‘forever’: voice coach.” The Instagram post included the cation, “He went to the Lady Gaga school of Oscar campaign acting.” In the comments, Hudgens wrote, “crying.” [GQ](https://www.gq.com/story/gq-hype-austin-butler) in May 2022.”Life is full of changes, and you’ve got to find a way to constantly be evolving and growing,” he said. [People](https://people.com/tv/vanessa-hudgens-ready-for-engagement-before-austin-butler-split/) at the time. Hudgens broke her silence in an interview with [Nylon](https://www.nylon.com/entertainment/vanessa-hudgens-2022-red-carpet-relationships) in September 2022. [The Hollywood Reporter](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/austin-butler-brendan-fraser-colin-farrell-actor-roundtable-1235293939/) in January 2023, Butler referred to Hudgens as a “friend” when talking about how she encouraged him to play Elvis Presley in 2022’s Elvis. Two months later, in May 2022, Butler and Gerber attended the [2022 Met Gala](https://stylecaster.com/jacob-elordi-kaia-gerber-austin-butler/) together. [People](https://people.com/movies/lily-rose-depp-and-austin-butler-share-steamy-kiss-after-dinner-date-in-london/), Butler was seen leaning against a brick wall with his arms around Depp as she cradled his face and kissed him. [Just Jared](https://www.justjared.com/2022/02/16/kaia-gerber-austin-butler-step-out-in-london-on-valentines-day-photos/), the two were seen grabbing coffee and pastries together in London, England. Austin Butler and Olivia DeJong were linked in January 2020 after they were photographed together on a date at a movie theater in Melbourne, Australia, where they were filming 2022’s Elvis. [People](https://people.com/style/kaia-gerber-spends-time-with-austin-butler-ahead-of-holidays/) confirmed the relationship in December 2021, reporting that Butler and Gerber were spending time together ahead of the holidays. “All of her friends think he’s really cute.” A source also told [Page Six](https://pagesix.com/2022/01/10/kaia-gerber-dating-austin-butler-after-jacob-elordi-breakup/) in January 2022 that Gerber’s mother, Cindy Crawford, approved of her dating Butler.

The 'Elvis' star is making the case for razor-edged tailoring.

There's room for so much more than one dominant fit at the modern menswear table, and the way we see it, the more the merrier. Shoulders became more natural, and heavily structured suit jackets—designed to extend the line of the shoulder and create a V-shaped effect for the torso—fell out of favor. Slim–very slim—and pin-neat, Butler's tux isn't an over-the-top example of this impulse, but there's no question it's designed to stand apart from the loose, louche suits that are also a force to be reckoned with on red carpets these days.

The actor is nominated in the Best Actor category for his role in 'Elvis.'

In the meantime, keep checking back into [ETonline.com](http://etonline.com/) for complete [Oscars coverage](https://www.etonline.com/awards/oscars) including all the [night's big winners](https://www.etonline.com/2023-oscars-the-complete-winners-list-197956). The nominee is celebrating the 2023 Oscars alongside his longtime friend and agent, James. This awards season has been special for the breakout star. The times that I spent with her were some of the greatest gifts of my life. "It's just part of that profound privilege that I feel to relate to them in some way," he said about his time with the Presley family. The actor went on to explain the impact Elvis has had on audiences as well.

Austin Butler's big night as best actor nominee at the Oscars began without his girlfriend Kaia Gerber alongside him on the red carpet for a reason.

[making out backstage](https://pagesix.com/2023/01/11/austin-butler-kaia-gerber-make-out-after-golden-globes-win/) at the Golden Globes, after all, so there is precedence. Alyssa Bailey is the senior news and strategy editor at ELLE.com, where she oversees coverage of celebrities and royals (particularly Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton). They were [seen kissing “all night”](https://pagesix.com/2023/02/27/austin-butler-and-kaia-gerber-make-out-all-night-at-bash/) there, too, per Page Six. Gerber wasn't photographed solo on the carpet either, so it's unclear whether she is at the Academy Awards. The move may be Butler's way to give the two a little privacy. Butler, 31, opted to attend the Academy Awards solo, without his partner of over a year.

Although Gerber attended the Elvis premiere at the Cannes Film Festival, she walked the red carpet seperately and has been missing from all the awards shows.

The amount of times that he’s helping me to decide on whether or not to do something or he’s pushed me to. They’re clearly comfortable together in public, and yet Gerber has been missing from Butler’s side during most of the official promotion of Elvis and the subsequent award show cavalcade. That continued tonight, as Butler walked the carpet solo.

Dodging the topic? Austin Butler avoided a question about the whereabouts of girlfriend Kaia Gerber while walking the 2023 Oscars champagne carpet.

Austin Butler has received critical acclaim for his portrayal of Elvis Presley in director Baz Luhrmann's Elvis.

[winning both a BAFTA Award](https://movieweb.com/austin-butler-bafta-lisa-marie-presley/) and [a Golden Globe](https://movieweb.com/austni-butler-take-home-the-golden-globe-for-best-actor/), the former wife of Elvis, Priscilla Presley, has also praised his performance and how well it captured the real life icon. The story delves into the complex dynamic between Presley and Parker spanning over 20 years, from Presley's rise to fame to his unprecedented stardom, against the backdrop of the evolving cultural landscape and loss of innocence in America. [Elvis](https://movieweb.com/movie/elvis/) explores the life and music of Elvis Presley (Austin Butler), as seen through the prism of his complicated relationship with his enigmatic manager, Colonel Tom Parker (Tom Hanks). Directed by Baz Luhrmann from a screenplay he co-wrote with Sam Bromell, Craig Pearce, and Jeremy Doner, Elvis stars an ensemble cast consisting of Austin Butler, Tom Hanks, Olivia DeJonge, Helen Thomson, Richard Roxburgh, David Wenham, Kodi Smit-McPhee, and Luke Bracey. You know I often liken it to when somebody lives in another country for a long time... Fraser ultimately got the win, and that has some fans of Butler feeling some disappointment.

Now, he's a best actor nominee at the Oscars for playing one of the most beloved and iconic figures in American pop culture history. So why, Ashley Graham ...

So why, Ashley Graham wondered during the red carpet pre-show, isn't [Butler's girlfriend Kaia Gerber](https://www.glamour.com/story/kaia-gerber-austin-butler-date-night) there to [support the Elvis actor](https://www.glamour.com/story/austin-butler-has-given-vanessa-hudgens-credit-for-elvis-inspiration-at-long-last) on this extra-special night? [an unknown name in Hollywood](https://www.glamour.com/story/austin-butler-is-finally-getting-rid-of-his-controversial-elvis-accent). He’s believed in me in moments where maybe I didn’t believe in myself.” “And I owe my career to him, so as a thank you, I wanted him to be by my side tonight.” Oscar nominees have been known to bring their parents, children, or other important relatives to the ceremony as their dates. The amount of times that he’s helping me to decide on whether or not to do something or he’s pushed me to. “I’ve known him since I was 17 years old, and he also happens to be my agent," Butler said, per

Angela Bassett, Austin Butler, Tom Cruise and James Cameron were among the 2023 Oscars snubs while Jamie Lee Curtis and Women Talking surprised.

Catherine Martin also could have pulled off a three-peat win in both production and costume design (she lost both), after winning both categories for Moulin Rouge and The Great Gatsby. [Elvis](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/t/elvis/) star [Austin Butler](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/t/austin-butler/) would triumph. Still star Colin Farrell got some screen time, jabbing back at Saturday Night Live‘s Oscar parody and reminiscing with a donkey that [host Jimmy Kimmel](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/jimmy-kimmel-slap-oscars-2023-monologue-1235349528/) claimed was the same one who worked on Banshees. The Baz Luhrmann-directed film, which went into the Oscars up for eight awards, didn’t win any awards. [international](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/t/international/) [Filmart: China’s Animated Blockbuster ‘Boonie Bears: Guardian Code’ Sells Wide (Exclusive)](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/filmart-china-boonie-bears-guardian-code-sales-1235350665/) [Rihanna](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/t/rihanna/) [Most Memorable Oscar Moments, From Jimmy Kimmel Mocking the Slap to Michelle Yeoh Making History](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/oscars-2023-best-worst-moments-1235350115/) [Oscars 2023](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/t/oscars-2023/) [Oscars: Michelle Yeoh’s Historic Best Actress Win Celebrated by Hong Kong, Malaysia Film Industries](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/oscars-michelle-yeoh-best-actress-win-celebrated-hong-kong-malaysia-1235350435/) [had audiences dancing in the aisles](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/oscar-2023-shortlists-analysis-1235286127/), it beat starry best original song competitors from Rihanna, Lady Gaga and perennial nominee Diane Warren. [second-most nominations this year](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/oscar-nominations-2023-nominees-list-1235307974/), and while All Quiet made noise winning four awards, Banshees left the 2023 [Oscars](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/t/oscars/) empty-handed. [Top Gun: Maverick](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/t/top-gun-maverick/) and [Avatar: The Way of Water](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/t/avatar-the-way-of-water/), didn’t attend [the 2023 Oscars](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/2023-oscars-winners-list-1235349224/), where their blockbuster movies, despite being nominated for multiple [awards](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/t/awards/), went home with only one award each, both in the craft categories. [Everything Everywhere All at Once dominance](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/oscars-2023-recap-highlights-winners-1235349174/), went to Jamie Lee Curtis and Ke Huy Quan. [Angela Bassett](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/t/angela-bassett/) to win, repeating her Golden Globes and Critics Choice Awards triumphs, and making history as the first Oscar winning Marvel actress. [Tom Cruise and James Cameron](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/tom-cruise-james-cameron-not-attending-oscars-2023-1235349691/) were on to something. 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She also ran into her Daisy Jones and the Six co-star Suki Waterhouse live on the air.

[Vanity Fair Oscar Party](https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/photos/2023/03/photos-inside-2023-vf-oscar-party?itm_content=footer-recirc&itm_campaign=more-great-stories-oscars-2023) She was joined by a few of her costars from the new Amazon Prime series Daisy Jones & The Six, with Suki Waterhouse even interrupting her interview live—“just because I love you so much,” she told Keough. You experience a ton of public love, then you’re back in a silent room.” “You can have all your dreams come true and still be searching for something deeper and feel very alone. Having won multiple prizes in the leadup to the Oscars, the 31-year-old actor was viewed as one of the frontrunners for best actor. “I texted him this morning and said good luck, and I’m so happy I’ll see him tonight.”