Oscars 2023: The 95th Academy Awards

It's expected that someone might make an ass of themselves on an awards show night, but the Oscars audience seemed more than a little surprised when an actual donkey showed up.

Jenny, the adorable donkey who fatefully appeared in the film "The Banshees of Inisherin," was brought on stage by host Jimmy Kimmel, who said that in addition to being a performer, Jenny was a "certified emotional support donkey."

At least, Kimmel said, that's what they told the airline to get Jenny to Los Angeles for the awards show.

Kimmel offered hugs with Jenny if anyone needed them, before joking: "Let's get you back on that Spirit Airlines flight now, huh?"

"The Whale" won the Academy Award for best makeup and hairstyling.

Star Brendan Fraser gives a buried-under-makeup performance as a reclusive, obese teacher in the film.

The film was not without controversy, as one of its most-discussed features was the fat suit Fraser wears to portray a 600-pound character. While some critics found the performance highly empathetic, others said the film was fatphobic.

James Friend took home the Academy Award for achievement in cinematography for their work on "All Quiet on the Western Front."

He thanked his family, the Academy, his fellow nominees and film crew.

Edward Berger’s adaptation of the German World War I novel cleaned up at the BAFTAs, including a surprise win for best picture.

It’s been quite a journey for the film, which was released by Netflix in October with relatively little fanfare, only for it to chime with awards season voters. The streamer has been campaigning heavily ever since.

Perhaps it shouldn't be such a shock: Take away the foreign language aspect of the film, which is in German, and it does look a lot like the prestige films that have defined awards seasons of yore.

CNN’s Thomas Page contributed reporting.

During the acceptance speech for "An Irish Goodbye," which won for best live action short film, one of the film's stars received an unexpected surprise.

James Martin was not just celebrating his Oscar win, but his birthday as well.

Midway through the speech, his co-stars told the audience that they wanted to sing him "Happy Birthday," and they did. The audience sang along and some even had tears in their eyes.

"An Irish Goodbye" has won the Oscar for best live action short film.

This movie is set on a farm in Northern Ireland where two estranged brothers are forced to spend time together following the death of their mother.

"Navalny" won the Academy Award for best documentary feature.

The CNN Film follows Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny through his political rise, attempted assassination and search to uncover the truth.

In his acceptance speech, filmmaker Daniel Roher thanked the Navalny family.

After Roher spoke, Alexey Navalny's wife Yulia Navalny said her husband "is in prison just for telling the truth" and "defending democracy."

Navalny, a Kremlin critic and activist, was sentenced to nine years in prison on fraud charges that he said were politically motivated.

The award for "Navalny" is the first Oscars win for CNN Films.

Some background: Dasha Navalnaya speaks to CNN about her father's condition on the champagne carpet at the 95th Academy Awards.

Jamie Lee Curtis appeared to be truly surprised upon hearing her name as best actress in a supporting role, yelling "shut up" from her seat when she was announced.

While Curtis has had a prolific career in film and television, making her an indelible Hollywood figure, this was her first Academy Awards nomination — and now, her first win.

In his acceptance speech after winning best supporting actor, Ke Huy Quan once again delivered an earnest and emotional speech, which spoke to never giving up on your dreams.

The former child star, who for years worked behind the camera after roles for him dried up, tearfully thanked his mother to start.

"My mom is 84 years old and she’s at home watching," he said. "Mom, I just won an Oscar."

He also thanked her for her sacrifices and paid tribute to his status as a former refugee.

He also paid tribute to his wife, Echo, whom he said "month after month, year after year for 20 years told me that one day my time will come."

"Dreams are something you have to believe in. I almost gave up on mine," he said. "To all of you out there, please keep your dreams alive."

Earlier on the red carpet, Quan mentioned that his family, including his brother whom he also thanked, had traveled from Houston to support him on Oscars night.

The actor has been the darling of the awards season as the comeback story of the year, moving many to tears with each of his wins.

Jamie Lee Curtis won the award for best actress in a supporting role for her performance in "Everything Everywhere All at Once" as Deirdre Beaubeirdre.

It's the beloved American actress' first Oscar, and it came shortly after her "Everything" co-star Ke Huy Quan won best supporting actor for his role in the film.

"I just won an Oscar," she said tearfully, acknowledging the "hundreds of people" who helped her get to this point.