The 10 best things that happened at the 2014 Oscars

Cumberbombs, Bradpizza, The Tweet That Broke Twitter and J-Law falling on her snot (again) - here's your lowdown of the top 10 moments from last night's Oscars.

The 10 best things that happened at the 2014 Oscars

'Gravity' and '12 Years a Slave' were the big winners at last night's Oscars ceremony, but the night provided plenty of talking points.

Cumberbombs, Bradpizza, The Tweet That Broke Twitter and J-Law falling on her snot (again) - here's your lowdown of the top 10 moments from last night's Oscars.

1. THE SELFIE HEARD AROUND THE WORLD

Show host Ellen DeGeneres 'broke Twitter with this magnificent specimen of a selfie, featuring a who's-who of bona fide A-listers.

Bradley! Jennifer! Brad! Angelina! Kevin! Channing! Jared (just about)!

Even Meryl freaking Streep is in it!

The tweet is now officially the most -retweeted ever, which is nice.

2. J-LAW BATTLES GRAVITY, LOSES (AGAIN)

You might remember from the 2013 Oscars that one of the most memorable moments came from Jennifer Lawrence falling on her snot as she went up to pick up her award.

Fast forward to 2014, and the poor girl can't even make it into the auditorium without faceplanting the carpet.

Jennifer, your acting skills are not in doubt, but let's work on your ability to walk five metres without mishap, m'kay?

3. JARED LETO DRESSES AS JESUS, NAILS ACCEPTANCE SPEECH

Jared Leto - aka 'My So-Called Jesus' - rocked the crimson shag pile in a white jacket and red bowtie ensemble, and even went on to pick up an actual Oscar for his work in 'Dallas Buyers' Club'.

The 42-year-old (we know!) is also reckoned to have taken the gong for 'best speech' with a touching tribute to his mother, his family and to all who struggle.

"To all the dreamers out there around the world watching this tonight in places like the Ukraine and Venezuela, I want to say we are here and as you struggle to make your dreams happen, to live the impossible. We're thinking of you tonight," he said.

"This for the 36 million people who have lost the battle to AIDS and to those of you out there who have ever felt injustice because of who you are or who you love," he continued.

"Tonight I stand here in front of the world with you and for you."

Tears. All the tears.

4. LUPITA WON THE RED CARPET

Crowd favourite Lupita Nyong'o walked away with the Best Supporting Actress gong for '12 Years a Slave' - which also took Best Picture, fact fans - and judging by the Twitter reaction, was also the clear winner in the red carpet style stakes.

Wearing a "Grecian-style ice blue Prada dress with a silver headband", Nyong'o said she chose the colour because it reminded her of her home town of Nairobi.

5. LIZA DIDN'T

Liza you're a legend, we love you, but Jesus…

Put. Them. Away.

6. PHARRELL WORE SHORTS

Shorts!

Never mind a room without a roof, Pharrell looks as happy as a pant without a leg.

That's his missus in the picture btw, model and fashion designer Helen Lasichanh. The couple have one son together - whose name is Rocket Man Williams - and married in October last year. Sorry girls.

Pharrell also got the front row on their feet with a rousing rendition of 'Happy'.

Watch it below - but be quick, it probably won't last long before it's pulled.

7. ELLEN HANDED OUT PIZZAS

We're not sure why.

8. BRAD HELPED, AND THEN ATE A SLICE

Truly, this is a magnificent time to be alive.

8. FASSBENDER TOOK HIS MAMMY

The Fass of Bender did not, unfortunately, come home with a little yellow man, despite being nominated in the Leading Actor category for '12 Years a Slave'.

He did, however, take his mammy Adele to the Oscars, causing collective ovary failure in millions of women worldwide.

Is it just us, or does mammy Fassbender have a bit of the Jean Byrnes going on?

No bad thing, if so #justsaying

9. ALL HAIL THENEW PHOTOBOMB KING

Cumberbatch be thy name.

That's U2 in the foreground, by the way. Not only do they get snubbed for Best Original Song, they can't even have their photo taken without some git ruining it.

Hard auld station.

10. CHRISSY TEIGEN BURNS

Christine Teigen - Sports Illustrated cover star, model, other half of John Legend and a bit of a legend herself on the Twitter machine - looked stunning on the red carpet in a strapless floral gown.

Of course, not matter how good you look there are going to be haters. Fair dues to Chrissy for not taking it lying down.

#burn, as they say in the bidness.

Also - Chrissy was actually tweeting from inside the Dolby Theatre? Girl, put the phone down for one night.

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