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The 6 biggest 2021 Oscar snubs and surprises - from Chadwick Boseman to Frances McDormand

Jacob SarkisianApr 26, 2021, 22:26 IST

Anthony Hopkins and Frances McDormand were surprise winners of best actor and best actress, respectively.Lionsgate/UGC Distribution/Sony Pictures Classics/Chris Pizzello-Pool/Getty Images/Netflix

"Nomadland" won best picture as expected at the 93rd Academy Awards.
However, there were plenty of surprising wins that we didn't see coming.
Anthony Hopkins beat Chadwick Boseman to best actor, and Frances McDormand won best actress.

Surprise and Snub: Anthony Hopkins won best actor over Chadwick Boseman

Anthony Hopkins won best actor for "The Father." Lionsgate/UGC Distribution/Sony Pictures Classics/Netflix

Surprise: Frances McDormand won best actress in a tough category

Frances McDormand picking up her third best actress award. Todd Wawrychuk/A.M.P.A.S. via Getty Images

Surprise: H.E.R. won best original song

H.E.R. attends the 93rd Annual Academy Awards at Union Station on April 25, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. Chris Pizzello-Pool/Getty Images

Surprise: 'Mank' won best cinematography over presumed front runner 'Nomadland'

Amanda Seyfried stars as actress Marion Davies. Netflix

Snub: 'The Trial of the Chicago 7' came away empty-handed

Sacha Baron Cohen stars in an ensemble cast. Netflix

Surprise: 'The Father' won best adapted screenplay over 'Nomadland'

"Nomadland" was directed by Chloé Zhao. Searchlight Pictures

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