Producers Peter Spears, from left, Frances McDormand, Chloé Zhao, Mollye Asher and Dan Janvey, winners of the award for best picture for "Nomadland," pose in the press room at the Oscars on Sunday, April 25, 2021, at Union Station in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, Pool) 'Nomadland' wins Best Picture, Zhao makes history in COVID-altered Oscars By City News Service Los Angeles UPDATED 9:04 AM ET Apr. 26, 2021 PUBLISHED 12:15 AM ET Apr. 26, 2021 PUBLISHED 12:15 AM EDT Apr. 26, 2021 SHARE LOS ANGELES (CNS) — "Nomadland," the gritty yet life-affirming tale of wandering van-dwellers, scored a triple crown at the 93rd Oscars Sunday evening, winning for best picture while Chloé Zhao became the first woman of color to win best director and Frances McDormand took home her third career best-actress prize.