#Why Was ‘Supernatural’ Star Misha Collins at the 2021 Oscars?

With the multiple locations and fewer people in Los Angeles (at Union Station), those in attendance at the 93rd Annual Academy Awards stood out — especially Supernatural star Misha Collins. If you were surprised, you weren’t the only one. In fact, on the night of the Oscars, his name trended in the United States.

The actor himself shared an explanation for his attendance on Twitter, and it’s simple: He was there supporting a friend. “My bff since I was 12 years old is nominated Oscars in 6 categories tonight and I couldn’t be more proud (or jealous),” he wrote alongside a photo of himself and Sound of Metal director Darius Marder. “So happy for him and for this incredible, inclusive film about the deaf community and addiction and the human condition. So full of love and pride tonight…”

Collins was spotted on the ABC broadcast early on in the show, prompting viewers to voice their surprise at seeing him.

My bff since I was 12 years old is nominated Oscars in 6 categories tonight and I couldn’t be more proud (or jealous). So happy for him and for this incredible, inclusive film about the deaf community and addiction and the human condition. So full of love and pride tonight… pic.twitter.com/o2eKi5UI2f

— Misha Collins (@mishacollins) April 26, 2021

.@mishacollins is currently trending 17 in the U.S. just for attending the #Oscars pic.twitter.com/CITvjhEipT

— Pau (@CubbyPau) April 26, 2021

ITS #OSCARS AND MISHA COLLINS IS TRENDING 13 JUST BECAUSE HES THERE HE ISNT EVEN NOMINATED YALL WE’RE INSANE pic.twitter.com/1w0ZmZcr4A

— Queen Shay💙💚 Heller Friend and TRHFP CEO (@FaceMcnerd) April 26, 2021

MISHA COLLINS IS AT THE OSCARS?????? pic.twitter.com/Rtz0EbBWOw

— Sarah Laudenbach (@SarahLaudenbach) April 26, 2021

So far, Sound of Metal has won Oscars for Best Sound and Best Film Editing. It did not win for Best Actor in a Supporting Role or Best Original Screenplay. Best Actor in a Leading Role and Best Picture have yet to be announced.

Collins wrapped his time on Supernatural as the angel Castiel as it neared the end of its 15-season run — he first appeared in the Season 4 premiere — in November 2020.