This result was completely in line with media predictions, leaving no room for surprise.
Amidst enthusiastic applause, Leonardo strutted onto the stage with his head held high, spreading his arms to embrace Martin and Nicholson individually.
The latter took over the Oscar statuette from the MC and handed it to Leonardo.
Martin automatically moved aside, the spotlight now on the Oscar Best Actor Leonardo DiCaprio!
The applause was long and sustained.
"I'm so thrilled, I don't know how to describe my feelings at the moment, this may be the happiest moment since I became an actor," Leonardo knew that the Academy had them appear together to attract eyeballs and boost ratings.
He deliberately said, "I used to be tasked with an Oscar math question, asking how many Oscars our trio had in total and who didn't have one. Now I can tell them, our trio has five Oscars in total, and everyone has one!"
Laughter and applause erupted from below.
