But the big winner of the night was Parasite, which defied the odds to land Best Picture, as well as Best Director for Bong Joon-ho.
The 46-year-old English actress presented the award for Best Actor to Joaquin Phoenix, one year after taking home the Best Actress statuette for her role in The Favourite.
The former Peep Show star came on stage with dyed blonde hair and joked: “Winning an Oscar ages you.”
Nominations-wise, Joker led this year’s pack with 11, while The Irishman and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood followed close behind with 10.