What were the most memorable moments of the 2021 Academy Awards?

The 93rd Academy Awards ceremony was held on April 25, 2021, at Union Station in Los Angeles and the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. It was a unique ceremony due to the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. The event had no host, and most of the awards were presented in person, although some of them were given remotely. Here are some of the most memorable moments from the 2021 Academy Awards:

• Chloé Zhao made history by becoming the first woman of color and the second woman ever to win the Best Director award for her film 'Nomadland.'
• Youn Yuh-jung won the Best Supporting Actress award for her role in 'Minari,' becoming the first South Korean actor to win an Oscar.
• Anthony Hopkins won the Best Actor award for his role in 'The Father,' but he was not present at the ceremony to accept the award.
• The In Memoriam segment paid tribute to the stars and filmmakers who passed away in the past year, including Chadwick Boseman, Sean Connery, and Christopher Plummer.
• The ceremony ended with a surprise twist, as the Best Picture award was presented before the Best Actress and Best Actor awards. 'Nomadland' won the Best Picture award, and Frances McDormand won the Best Actress award for her role in the same film.