Leonardo DiCaprio has won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his starring role in the critically acclaimed The Revenant.
It was the first time Leo picked up the award, with the audience, fans (and Leo’s mum who attended as his date), waiting in anticipation for the announcement on the night.
When Julianne Moore finally called his name, the humble actor thanked fellow nominees, the cast and crew of The Revenant and former directors including Martin Scorcese.
He even took to Twitter to thank the Academy for the honour:
Thank you to the Academy and the incredible cast & crew of #TheRevenant. #Oscars
— Leonardo DiCaprio (@LeoDiCaprio) February 29, 2016
While best pal Kate Winslet was on hand to support him on the night…
YAY ♥ Kate & Leo after his win! #Oscars pic.twitter.com/P4kemxh8gT
— ItsOKtobeYOU (@Itsoktobeyouorg) February 29, 2016
The internet went wild for the actor, who has waited some time to bag his own gong.
Reacting to the news, here are some of our favourite Leo tributes so far:
Even Leo couldn’t believe he won! #Oscars pic.twitter.com/rlcIDQrllN
— NICK (@NickPeist) February 29, 2016
Leo, it was time, and we all know it. #Oscars pic.twitter.com/9p5JhHrbEM
— Erin Sanders (@ErinZariah) February 29, 2016
me when Leo looked so proud on stage #Oscars pic.twitter.com/JPQCQ5F2hH
— kenzie (@narryfedora) February 29, 2016
Congrats Leo!!!! Finally! #Oscars pic.twitter.com/lp7GweFPNp
— Nikki & Brie (@BellaTwins) February 29, 2016
Honestly, I’m just happy Leo got his cookies. #Oscars pic.twitter.com/McdsduVIWO
— Christian Becker (@TheAmazingBeck) February 29, 2016
You finally did it Leo you deserved it. #Oscars pic.twitter.com/Wqy14r2ZcP
— E K A (@Dianaa_eka) February 29, 2016
We think this tweet summed it up pretty well though….
Everyone’s Proud of Leo…Everyone… #Oscars pic.twitter.com/iiD7VblYzF
— Ziggy (@mrjafri) February 29, 2016