Oscars Pull Historic Tie in Best Live-Action Short Film
At the 98th Academy Awards, the Best Live-Action Short Film category produced a rare tie, marking the first such outcome in years. Host Kumail Nanjiani announced multiple winners on stage after opening the envelope, with Conan O’Brien joking about the moment. The winners were The Singers; Two People Exchanging Saliva (Sam A. Davis and Jack Piatt); and Alexandre Singh with Natalie Musteata, highlighting a historic and dramatic finish for a short-film category that has seen ties before but not often.