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HOLLYWOOD — The Academy Awards handed out one of its most unusual honors Sunday when two films shared the top prize in the Best Live‑Action Short Film category. A tie at the Oscars is extremely rare,
The 2026 Oscar for best live-action short film resulted in expectedly big drama Sunday night when the category resulted in a tie. A stunned looking Kumail Nanjiani, who presented the category, deftly handled the nearly unprecedented situation when he opened the envelope and declared,
Amy Madigan is taking home the best supporting actress Oscar for “Weapons.” She was the first winner announced at the 98th Academy Awards on Sunday night.
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2026 Oscar nominees left baffled as rare tied winners announced
2026 Oscar nominees left baffled as rare tied winners announced - There have only been six other ties in Oscar history
Kumail Nanjiani announced a rare Oscars tie for Best Live Action Short at the 2026 ceremony on Sunday, March 15. This marks the seventh tie in Academy Awards history, with the most recent being in 2013.
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