If you are anything like me, you revolve your entire year around one night: Oscar Sunday. From the red carpet coverage to the Best Picture award, one February Sunday will be completely overthrown by the biggest night in Hollywood. This year was no different -- tissues were not far from reach, popcorn was abundant, and anxiety was high. If you missed any second of the show, here are the 11 biggest moments you need to catch up on:
1. Chris Rock did not hold back.
Rock took his time as host to address the giant elephant (and the lack of diversity) in the room. Though most of his addresses were done in a playful manner, it was obvious that the Academy had to feel the heat coming from his opening monologue.
2. Stacey Dash should have held back.
Dear Stacey Dash, no. There was absolutely nothing more awkward than watching Ms. Dash prance onto the stage and proclaim "Happy Black History Month" to a silent crowd. She probably should've stayed at home.
3. Jacob Tremblay was adorable.
Where did this little angel come from? Everything he does is the most precious thing ever. Listening to him saying he was going to party after the big show made everyone want to melt. From swooning over his costar to getting hype for "Star Wars," this little man is sure to be breaking hearts in the near future.
4. Mark Ruffalo was also adorable.
That wink. It was tough not to fall a bit more in love with the Hollywood alum as the camera flashed to him during his nomination announcement. We were also very confused when Patricia Arquette announced Mark Rylance as the winner because we were sure Ruffalo was taking it home. Maybe it was a Steve Harvey moment? We may never know.
5. Girl Scouts made bank.
With the help of Chris Rock, a Girl Scouts troop based out of Los Angles raised thousands of dollars in cookie sales. Are we surprised? Absolutely not.
6. Mad Max won everything.
Best costume design, sound mixing, film editing, production design, sound editing, and makeup. This was definitely not expected, but it was awesome to watch. What a lovely day, indeed.
7. Louis C.K. kept things real.
Presenting the award for Best Documentary Short Film, C.K. reminded everyone in the room that the underdogs still matter. "This is the one academy award that has the opportunity to change a life...These people -- this is documentary short film! It isn't even documentary feature. You cannot make a dime on this. These people will never be rich for as long as they live."
8. Lots of tears during the "In Memoriam."
It was difficult to watch the likes of Alan Rickman and David Bowie pass on the screen for what felt like the last time. Accompanied by a beautiful cover by Dave Grohl, the "In Memoriam" portion of the show was flawless and a wonderful tribute to the amazingly talented artists we lost this year.
9. Joe Biden showed up.
Talk about confusing. We weren't sure what Mr. Vice President was doing there, but when we realized the message he was conveying, our ears and hearts were wide open. Introducing a powerful movement sparked by the film "The Hunting Ground," we respected Biden for showing his support for college campus victims across the nation.
10. Gaga slayed, as usual.
Those tissues came in handy during her monstrously powerful performance of "Til It Happens to You." Accompanied by victims of campus rape and assault, Gaga brought the crowd to their feet and a tear to every eye in the house.
11. Leo.
Then it happened. The world stopped for a solid three minutes as Leonardo DiCaprio took the stage as an Oscar winner for the first time ever in life. The heavens opened up. Angels sang. Babies cried. It was beautiful.
