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98th Oscars: Historic Wins for Diversity and Ties

3/17/2026

Summary

Story summary

The 98th Academy Awards saw “One Battle After Another” win six Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Director for Paul Thomas Anderson.
Michael B. Jordan won Best Actor for “Sinners,” marking a milestone for representation.
Autumn Durald Arkapaw became the first woman and person of color to win Best Cinematography.
The Live Action Short Film prize ended in a rare tie, with “The Singers” and “Two People Exchanging Saliva” sharing.

History

Historical Context

The 95th Academy Awards in 2023 marked a significant shift in Hollywood's representation, with Michael B. Jordan winning Best Actor, a milestone for Black actors following the #OscarsSoWhite campaign initiated in 2016. Additionally, Autumn Durald Arkapaw became the first woman of color to win Best Cinematography, reflecting ongoing efforts to enhance diversity in the film industry, especially after the Academy's 2020 inclusion standards announcement.

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Story summary

The 98th Academy Awards saw “One Battle After Another” win six Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Director for Paul Thomas Anderson.
Michael B. Jordan won Best Actor for “Sinners,” marking a milestone for representation.
Autumn Durald Arkapaw became the first woman and person of color to win Best Cinematography.
The Live Action Short Film prize ended in a rare tie, with “The Singers” and “Two People Exchanging Saliva” sharing.

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