It was, arguably, one of the most anti-climactic ends to the Oscars.
Finishing the night off with the prestigious Best Actor trophy, the 93rd Academy Awards did not end with the usual tear-filled acceptance speech.
Instead, it closed with a headshot and a quick sentence from last year s category winner, Joaquin Phoenix.
Sir Anthony Hopkins claimed this year s Best Actor trophy, for his stirring performance in drama
The Father, but the Welsh star was not in attendance at the Sunday night event.
Instead, after the actor beat out Riz Ahmed and the late Chadwick Boseman for the trophy, a simple portrait appeared on screen, as Phoenix stated: The Academy congratulates Anthony Hopkins and accepts the Oscar on his behalf.
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