entertainment
March 16, 2026
Memes of the 2026 Oscars: Viral Moments That Dominated Social Media
The 98th edition of the Academy Awards, held on March 15th, brought together the biggest names in the film industry to honor the past year's best work. However, beyond the statuettes, the ceremony was also marked by unexpected scenes, spontaneous reactions, and skits that sparked internet users' creativity.
TL;DR
- Leonardo DiCaprio's spontaneous reaction during the opening monologue became a widely shared meme.
- Jafar Panahi's stoic expression on the red carpet next to Kevin O'Leary's flashy outfit went viral.
- Anne Hathaway and Anna Wintour recreated a scene from 'The Devil Wears Prada', with Wintour's silent reaction becoming a meme.
- Chloé Zhao's gothic-inspired red carpet look, including a veil, sparked online commentary.
- Jack O’Connell sported fangs, giving him a vampiric appearance that led to many memes.
- The cast of 'Bridesmaids' reunited on stage, sharing humorous anecdotes including a joke attributed to Leonardo DiCaprio.