For me, he was one of the best performances here.
(Other high-profile snubs in the category includedAdam Sandler,Eddie Murphy, andChristian Bale.
)Joaquin Phoenixultimatelytook home the trophyforJoker.
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This is for [Bernie].
This is for my partner of 53 years.
Without him, I wouldnt be here, John said of the songs win.
He started the process.
He gave me the lyrics that I got here.
Without the lyrics, Im nobody.
It really is, added Taupin, who earned his first Oscar nomination for the song.
Reporting by Devan Coggan.
