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And yet they did exist, the somewhat weird, cheerful moments at this largely virtual Oscar show.
In the pop quiz with DJ Questlove, the acting diva Glenn Close danced the twerk in a stylish manner.
Actor Daniel Kaluuya, named best male supporting actor, embarrassed his mother, who was sitting in the audience:
“It's incredible - my mother met my father, they had sex.
It's amazing because I'm here now, you see?
I'm so grateful for my life - I'll celebrate that tonight. "
Korean Youn Yuh-jung took the opportunity to flirt with Brad Pitt on stage:
“Oh, Mr. Brad Pitt, finally, so good to meet you.
Where were you when we made the film? "
The 73-year-old is asked in retrospect by journalists about her flirt.
She admits she lost consciousness for a few seconds while near Pitt.
And Elton John's legendary Oscar celebration was held for the 29th time despite the pandemic.
This time the pop star and husband David Furbish invited to a Zoom celebration from London.