The Oscar ceremony at the Xuelan Theater was ongoing, with applause and cheers erupting continuously; everyone had a smile, whether it was slight or beaming. After the presentation of several awards such as Best Cinematography (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon) and Best Supporting Actress (Marcia Gay Harden in Pollock), the evening reached one of the most important and globally media-attention-grabbing awards, Best Actress.
"Our next presenter, Kevin Spacey, is a fantastic actor who took home Best Actor at the Oscars last year. He is top-notch in Hollywood—top of the top!" host Steve Martin, also known as the "Silver Fox," said while curling his lip dismissively, "Although I just think of him as an ophthalmologist." Amidst laughter from the audience, he spread his hands and said, "Just my personal opinion! So please welcome Kevin Spacey."
