Remember this? Looking back at some of the most iconic, unexpected moments in Oscars history

"The 2025 Oscars opened with an amazing and moving performance by 'Wicked' actors Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo. Grande started the show with 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow,' which was sung by Judy Garland in the 1939 film 'The Wizard of Oz.' She wore a ruby red dress as she belted the iconic song. Then came Erivo. She sang 'Home' from the 1975 stage musical 'The Wiz.'"

"Erivo was then joined by Grande as they dueted 'Defying Gravity' from 'Wicked.' When Erivo finished with the iconic battle cry, the audience gave her a standing ovation."

"After taking the stage to accept his Academy Award for best supporting actor, Kieran Culkin made it clear he had an important topic to address a long-running deal with his wife, Jazz Charton, about expanding their family. 'A year ago, I said that I wanted a third kid, because she said if I won the award, she would give me the kid. Turns out she said that because she didn't think I was going to win.'"

The 2025 Academy Awards showcased several standout moments that captured audience attention. The ceremony opened with a moving performance by 'Wicked' actors Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, who performed a medley including 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow,' 'Home,' and 'Defying Gravity.' Grande wore a striking ruby red dress while Erivo delivered powerful vocals that earned a standing ovation. Later, best supporting actor winner Kieran Culkin delivered a humorous acceptance speech about a family deal with his wife, Jazz Charton, regarding having a fourth child. He revealed she had promised him another child if he won the award, not expecting him to actually win.

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