In an Oscars ceremony unlike any other, 2021's telecast brought history and surprises that defied convention in so many ways.

Chloé Zhao, the China-born director of best-picture winner "Nomadland," made history -- becoming just the second woman in the 93 year of the Academy Awards to win best director, and the first woman of color.

The biggest surprise of the night came when best actor went to Anthony Hopkins for his performance in the dementia drama "The Father." The award had been widely expected to go to Chadwick Boseman for his final performance in "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom."

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