Chloe Zhao won best director for "Nomadland" at the 2021 Oscars, becoming the second woman -- and first woman of color -- to do so.

"Nomadland"'s win marks an unprecedented triumph in the awards show's most prestigious category for a film with a woman as both director and lead.

From Chloe Zhao and Yuh-Jung Youn's history-making Oscar wins to Thomas Vinterberg's emotional tribute to his daughter, these were the most memorable moments from the 93rd Academy Awards on ABC.

Actor Daniel Kaluuya, director Chloe Zhao and Oscar veteran Viola Davis reacted to their nominations for the 2021 Oscars.

Only Kathryn Bigelow, 11 years ago for "The Hurt Locker," had previously won best director. But "Nomadland," as a plain-spoken meditation on solitude, grief and grit, stuck a chord in a pandemic ...