The absolute gayest moments from this year's Oscars, from that winning kiss to Channing Tatum's glittery thong - Queerty

"In the end, what a battle it was, with presumed front-runners One Battle After Another & Sinners each racking up a number of key wins throughout the ceremony, only for the former to take home the night's top prize. Some of the evening's other notable victors included Frankenstein, Kpop Demon Hunters, and Weapons' Amy Madigan & Hamnet's Jessie Buckley, both joining the pantheon of iconic women with Oscars on their mantles."

"There was no sophomore slump for second-time host Conan O'Brien, who once again brought a healthy mix of wit & whimsy to the proceedings, both in his punchy monologue (which took playful jabs at everything, from Timothée Chalamet's opera/ballet comments, to the current administration) and in a number of kooky comedic bits that felt ripped right from the heyday of his beloved late-night show."

"And though we'd lamented that this wasn't exactly the queerest crop of nominees this year, the show itself? It was pretty gay! It had cameos for all the Gleeks out there, a special nod to Chalamet's bottom, Anna Wintour being shady, Channing Tatum's thong, plus a surprising gay kiss for one of the night's big winners!"

The 98th Academy Awards took place at the Dolby Theater, with One Battle After Another emerging as the night's biggest winner after competing against presumed front-runner Sinners. Other notable victors included Frankenstein and Kpop Demon Hunters, while Amy Madigan and Jessie Buckley won acting awards. Host Conan O'Brien delivered his second hosting performance with witty monologues and comedic bits reminiscent of his late-night show style, including playful jabs at celebrities and current events. Despite concerns about the diversity of nominees, the ceremony itself featured significant LGBTQ+ representation through cameos, cultural references, and moments celebrating queer culture, including a surprising gay kiss among the night's winners.

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