Daniel Kaluuya, the Oscar-winning actor of "Judas and the Black Messiah," presented the award for Best Supporting Actress. The nominees included Judi Dench ("Belfast"), Jessie Buckley ("The Lost Daughter"), Ariana DeBose ("West Side Story"), Kirsten Dunst ("The Power of the Dog"), and Aunjanue Ellis ("King Richard"). Ultimately, Ariana DeBose claimed the victory.
Hailee Steinfeld, known for her roles in "True Grit" and "Bumblebee," presented the award for Best Original Song. Nominated were "Be Alive" from "King Richard," "Dos Oruguitas" from "Encanto," "Down to Joy" from "Belfast," "No Time to Die" from "No Time to Die," and "Somehow You Do" from "Four Good Days." The award went to "No Time to Die," written by Billie Eilish and Finneas O'Connell.
Shameik Moore, the voice of Spider-Man in "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse," presented the award for Best Animated Short Film. The nominees included "Affairs of the Art," "Bestia," "Boxballet," "Robin Robin," and "The Windshield Wiper." "The Windshield Wiper" by Alberto Mielgo ultimately won the award.
The presence of Daniel Kaluuya, Hailee Steinfeld, and Shameik Moore on the Oscars stage represented important milestones. Kaluuya, the first British actor of Ugandan descent to win an Oscar, presented an award to an actress of Afro-Latina heritage (Ariana DeBose). Steinfeld, a singer-songwriter, presented an award to musicians, highlighting the intersection of different art forms. Moore, a young actor of African-American descent, presented an award to a film featuring underrepresented voices.
Daniel Kaluuya, Hailee Steinfeld, and Shameik Moore's roles as presenters at the Academy Awards demonstrated Hollywood's commitment to diversity and inclusion. Their contributions added to the historic significance of the ceremony and celebrated the creative talents of a wide range of artists.
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