Oscars 2016 highlights

Hollywood honors the best of 2015 at the 88th Academy Awards on Feb 28, 2016.

Here, Producer Michael Sugar accepts the Oscar for Best Picture for his film "Spotlight" with his fellow producers and cast in Hollywood.

Chris Rock

Comedian and Oscars host Chris Rock did not shy away from the #OscarsSoWhite controversy calling the Oscars, "the White People's Choice Awards before mocking those calling for a boycott, February 28, 2016.

At one point he said, "This year, in the In Memoriam package, it's just going to be black people that were shot by the cops on the way to the movies."

Stacey Dash

Actress Stacey Dash, in an odd moment that was a bit of a dud, performs a comedy bit about Black History Month at the 88th Academy Awards in Hollywood, February 28, 2016.

Emily Blunt & Charlize Theron

Presenters Emily Blunt (L) and Charlize Theron announce the award for Best Original Screenplay which went to "Spotlight," February 28, 2016.

Ryan Gosling & Russell Crowe

Actors Ryan Gosling (L) and Russell Crowe announce the winner for Best Adapted Screenplay on February 28, 2016.

"The Big Short"

Charles Randolph (2nd L) and Adam Mckay (R) receive from Ryan Gosling (L) and Russell Crowe the Oscars for Best Adapted Screenplay for the movie "The Big Short," February 28, 2016.

Sarah Silverman

Comedian Sarah Silverman jokes and makes an introduction for singer Sam Smith at the 88th Academy Awards in Hollywood February 28, 2016.

"Writing's on the Wall"

Singer Sam Smith performs his song "Writing's on the Wall," which was nominated for Best Original Song, written by Smith and James Napier for the James Bond film "Spectre," went on to win the category at the 88th Academy Awards, February 28, 2016.

Smith told the audience, "I stand here tonight as a proud gay man and I hope we can all stand together as equals one day."

Best Supporting Actress

Actor J. K. Simmons presents the actress in a supporting role award on stage at the 88th annual Oscars on February 28, 2016 in Hollywood.

Alicia Vikander

Sweden's Alicia Vikander holds the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her role in "The Danish Girl" at the 88th Academy Awards.

Colin Gibson & Lisa Thompson

Colin Gibson holds the Oscar for Best Production Design alongside Lisa Thompson (R) for "Mad Max: Fury Road" at the 88th Academy Awards.

Best Costume Design - "Mad Max: Fury Road "

Jenny Beavan accepts the award for Best Costume Design for "Mad Max: Fury Road" as presenter Cate Blanchett listens.

Margot Robbie & Jared Leto

Presenters Margot Robbie and Jared Leto take the stage to present the award for Best Makeup and Hairstyling.

Best Makeup and Hair Dressing

Elka Wardega (C) accepts the award for Best Makeup and Hair Dressing for "Mad Max: Fury Road " with co-winners Lesley Vanderwalt (L) and Damian Martin, February 28, 2016.

Rachel McAdams & Michael B. Jordan

Actors Rachel McAdams (L) and Michael B. Jordan announce the Oscar for Best Cinematography at the 88th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre. The award went to Emmanuel Lubezki for "The Revenant."

Best Sound Editing - "Mad Max: Fury Road "

Mark A. Mangini (L) and David White accept the award for Best Sound Editing for "Mad Max: Fury Road," February 28, 2016.

In total the film won six Oscars by the end of the night.

Kevin Hart

Kevin Hart introduces a performance by The Weeknd, who was nominated for Best Original Song for "Earned It."

The Weeknd

Singer The Weeknd performs the nominated Best Original Song "Earned It," on February 28, 2016.

Tina Fey & Steve Carell

Tina Fey and Steve Carell (R) present the Oscar for Best Production Design.

Best Animated Short Film

Chile's Gabriel Osorio accepts the Oscar for Best Animated Short Film for "Bear Story" with Pato Escala (R) at the 88th Academy Awards in Hollywood, California February 28, 2016.

It was Chile's first ever Oscar win.

Patricia Arquette & Mark Rylance

Patricia Arquette presents Britain's Mark Rylance (L) with the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for the movie "Bridge of Spies," February 28, 2016.

Mark Rylance & Steven Spielberg

Mark Rylance (R) embraces director Steven Spielberg after Rylance received the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for the movie "Bridge of Spies," February 28, 2016.

Louis C.K.

Presenter Louis C.K. introduces the nominees for Best Documentary Short Film at the 88th Academy Awards, February 28, 2016. He joked that "These people will never be rich as long as they live."

Best Documentary Short Subject Film

Pakistani journalist and filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy accepts the award for Best Documentary Short Subject Film for "A Girl in the River: The Price of Forgiveness," February 28, 2016.

Best Documentary Feature - "Amy"

Asif Kapadia (L) and James Gay-Rees accept the Oscar for the Best Documentary Feature for their film "Amy," which explores the tragic life of the late singer Amy Winehouse.

Jacob Tremblay & Abraham Attah

Host Chris Rock brings out apple boxes for young presenters "Room" star Jacob Tremblay (L) and "Beasts of No Nation" star Abraham Attah to reach the microphone to announce the award for Best Live Action Short - won by "Stutterer."

Best Live Action Short Film

Benjamin Cleary and Serena Armitage accept the award for Best Live Action Short Film for "Stutterer" at the 88th Academy Awards in Hollywood, February 28, 2016.

Emmanuel Lubezki

Emmanuel Lubezki celebrates with his Oscar for Best Cinematography for the movie "The Revenant" at the 88th Academy Awards.

Joe Biden

Vice-President Joe Biden introduces Lady Gaga after making a plea to prevent sexual abuse.

Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga sings her Oscar-nominated song "Til It Happens to You," co-written by Diane Warren, at the 88th Academy Awards surrounded by sex assault victims, February 28, 2016.

The audience gave a standing ovation to the emotional performance.

"Til It Happens To You"

Singer Lady Gaga stands with survivors of sex assault after performing "Til It Happens To You" onstage at the 88th Oscars on February 28, 2016.

Charles Randolph & Adam McKay

Charles Randolph (L) and Adam Mckay receive the Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay for the movie "The Big Short" at the 88th Academy Awards in Hollywood February 28, 2016.

Kerry Washington & Henry Cavill

Actors Henry Cavill and Kerry Washington present a clip from the Best Picture nominated film "The Big Short" at the 88th Academy Awards in Hollywood February 28, 2016.

Jason Segel & Olivia Munn

Actors Jason Segel (L) and Olivia Munn present onstage at the Dolby Theatre, February 28, 2016.

"Star Wars"

Star Wars C-3PO (R) R2D2 and BB-8 (L) on stage at the 88th Annual Academy Awards on February 28, 2016.

Benicio del Toro & Jennifer Garner

Benicio del Toro and Jennifer Garner (R) introduce Best Picture clips at the 88th Academy Awards, February 28, 2016.

Brie Larson

Brie Larson reacts as she takes the stage to accepts the Oscar for Best Actress for her role in "Room" from presenter Eddie Redmayne.

Kate Winslet & Reese Witherspoon

Kate Winslet (L) and Reese Witherspoon introduce Best Picture clips, February 28, 2016.

Best Animated Feature Film - "Inside Out"

Producer Jonas Rivera (L) and director Pete Docter accept the Best Animated Feature Film award for "Inside Out" at the Dolby Theatre on February 28, 2016.

Girl Scouts

Show host Chris Rock reveals that $65,243.00 was raised when Girls Scouts sold cookies to the Oscars audience in Hollywood, February 28, 2016.

Cheryl Boone Isaacs

President of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) Cheryl Boone Isaacs speaks on stage addressing the issue of diversity, February 28, 2016.

Dave Grohl

American rock musician Dave Grohl performs during the In Memoriam segment of the 88th Academy Awards in Hollywood, February 28, 2016.

In Memoriam

Singer and actor David Bowie is shown on screen as singer Dave Grohl performs during the In Memoriam segment, February 28, 2016.

Best Director - Alejandro Inarritu

Mexico's Alejandro Inarritu wins the Oscar for Best Director for the movie "The Revanant," February 28, 2016.

Inarritu accomplished a rare feat - two successive Best Director Oscars. He won in 2015 for "Birdman."

Best Original Score - "The Hateful Eight"

Composer Ennio Morricone (R) accepts the Oscar for Best Original Score for "The Hateful Eight," February 28, 2016.

Leonardo DiCaprio

Leonardo DiCaprio holds the Oscar for Best Actor for the movie "The Revenant." It was his sixth nomination and first Oscar win. He beat out fellow nominees Matt Damon, Bryan Cranston, Michael Fassbender and Eddie Redmayne.