2022 Oscars: The Best & Worst

Offering his thoughts on the matter. After Will Smith made headlines for slapping Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars, the comedian has found his own way to address the drama.

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Will Smith is apologizing to Chris Rock following their onstage altercation at the 2022 Oscars on Sunday night. Smith took to Instagram Monday to share a lengthy statement in which he shared how deeply he regrets his behavior after slapping the comedian following a joke made about his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith.«Violence in all of its forms is poisonous and destructive.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced that a formal investigation will be conducted after Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the 94th annual Oscars.

Nicole Kidman became an instant meme after a photo of her looking absolutely shocked at the 94th annual Academy Awards on Sunday went viral.Some fans were convinced that the moment was captured when Will Smith ran up onstage and slapped comedian Chris Rock across the face after he made a joke about his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith -- but here's the real truth behind this photo.The image was actually taken before the awards show even began, and photographer, Myung Chun of the, who snapped the pic, told that Kidman was reacting to seeing Jessica Chastain.«It appeared that she was excited to see Jessica Chastain across the room,» Chun recalled. «Kidman then reached out her arms and waved to her with both hands.»The reaction quickly became her meme-worthy. Here's a look at some fans' reactions to her reaction. Nicole Kidman felt the vibe pic.twitter.com/wFD9E9gTIIIt isn't the #Oscars until we have a truly insane Nicole Kidman reaction image.

Will Smith and Chris Rock left everyone confused during the 94th annual Academy Awards on Sunday night. As the comedian was presenting an award, he made a joke about Jada-Pinkett Smith that the actor, at first, seemed to find funny. However, Will then got up from his seat to head to the stage and slap Chris, and immediately after, he yelled that he needs to leave his wife alone.

Nicole Kidman became an instant meme after a photo of her looking absolutely shocked at the 94th annual Academy Awards on Sunday went viral.Some fans were convinced that the moment was captured when Will Smith ran up onstage and slapped comedian Chris Rock across the face after he made a joke about his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith -- but here's the real truth behind this photo.photographers shared that the image was taken before the awards show even began. The news agency further noted that at the time of the altercation between Smith and Rock, 54-year-old Kidman, who was seated close to the stage, had her husband, Keith Urban's, jacket draped over her shoulders.While it's not clear what made Kidman look so shocked, it has made her meme-worthy.

Going off script. Chris Rock‘s joke about Jada Pinkett Smith during the 2022 Oscars didn’t land well with the actress or her husband, Will Smith.

The controversy involving the eight crafts categories threatened to overshadow the Sunday’s Oscars but the 3 hour, 39-minute kudosfest on ABC still managed to do what it does best: uplift us before letting us down hard. Here are the best and worst moments from the 94th Academy Awards.

Surprisingly, Chris Rock wasn’t responsible for the night’s best joke (but he did deliver big on the night’s biggest shocker). Instead, the honors went to the three hosts and the inimitable Jane Campion. Here were the best jokes from the 2022 Oscars.

Oscars handed out the night's big honor at the close of Sunday's star-studded ceremony, when the show gave the Academy Award for Best Picture to !It was the film's third win of the night after Tory Kotsur won for Best Supporting Actor. The film also hauled in a gold statuette for Best Adapted Screenplay. The sweet coming-of-age family drama — starring Kotsur, Emilia Jones, Marlee Matlin and Daniel Durant — beat out and .'s win is historic, marking the first film to star a predominantly deaf cast to ever earn the Oscar's top honor.

Will Smith is an Oscar winner! Following a bit of controversy at Sunday's 94th Academy Awards, the 53-year-old actor took home the Best Actor statuette for his role as Richard Williams, the father of Venus and Serena Williams, in .The four-time nominee beat out Javier Bardem (), Benedict Cumberbatch (), Andrew Garfield () and Denzel Washington () to secure the win.During his acceptance speech, an emotional Smith seemed to address the shocking scuffle he had earlier in the show after Chris Rock leveled a joke at his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith. He began by saying, «Richard Williams was a fierce defender of his family. In this time in my life, in this moment, I am overwhelmed by what God is calling on me to do and be in this world… I'm being called on in my life to love people, and to protect people, and to be a river to my people. I know to do what we do, you gotta be able to take abuse and you gotta be able to have people talk crazy about you.

Academy Awards brought out the biggest names in Hollywood for a night of fun and celebration.Coming together at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, the night felt more like the Oscars people have come to know and love than last year's socially distanced ceremony, and was a musical performance-filled gala that also served as a celebration of cinema through the years.For the first time since the 2018 ceremony, the show was hosted, and it was hosted by three emcees — Amy Schumer, Regina Hall and Wanda Sykes — who brought their sharp wit and fun energy to the night.From some long-awaited wins to some truly touching acceptance speeches, here are all the best, biggest and most memorable highlights from Sunday's 94th Oscars.Beyoncé celebrated feeling alive in a powerful performance to open Sunday night's show. The 40-year-old musician marked her first live performance in two years by taking to the Tragniew Park tennis courts in Compton to perform «Be Alive,» her Oscar-nominated track from the Will Smith-led biopic,Schumer, Sykes and Hall took the stage and proved exactly why there's a great deal of value to having actual hosts — they bring personality, comedy and they make memorable moments. The trio used their monologue to get in some sharp political jabs, beginning with one of their first jokes. «This year, the Academy hired three women to host,» Schumer shared, «because it's cheaper than hiring one man.»Kotsur took home the trophy for Best Supporting Actor for his role in, and he honored his father in his emotional speech.

Academy Awards. Some of the cutest couples in Hollywood stepped out for the 2022 Oscars on Sunday, with engaged pairs and longtime loves each getting their moment in the spotlight.Best Actress nominee Kristen Stewart rocked the red carpet in Chanel shorts, alongside her fiancée, Dylan Meyer.

Tiffany Haddish brought the glamour to a new level at Sunday’s 94 annual Academy Awards!The actress, who is a presenter at this year's Oscars, wore a custom, green Dolce and Gabbana gown, which she paired with a coordinating necklace and sparkling earrings.«I am in Italian from head to toe,» Haddish told ET's Kevin Frazier and Nischelle Turner on the red carpet, before quipping, «Hopefully later on I will get some Italian in me -- and I mean spaghetti.»Haddish is set to present the award for Best Foreign Film, and the multi-lingual actress told ET that she's «excited to use some of my language skills» during the gig.Although she isn't up for any awards this year, the comedian did put her name in the ring to serve as a host back in January. After the Academy announced that, unlike the previous three years, this year's ceremony will have a host, Haddish told ET that she's game when it comes to taking on the big gig.«You know, I wouldn't turn it down, but you know, I am booked and busy, but when it's the Oscars,» she said at the time.    «Oh, I'm available in April,» she added.While the gig eventually went to hosts Regina Hall, Amy Schumer and Wanda Sykes, there is some good news for Haddish.

this year's Oscars got a triple dose of comedic talent with hosts Amy Schumer, Wanda Sykes and Regina Hall. The trio took the stage at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood to kick off the star-studded awards show in style.As the ladies took to the stage — following Beyonce's larger-than-life performance of «Be Alive» — they got a brief intro from DJ Khaled who amped up the energy in the room and got everyone in the mood for the the hosts' monologue.«This year, the Academy hired three women to host,» Schumer shared, «because it's cheaper than hiring one man.»The trio also addressed the Oscars' decision to not broadcast a number of the more technical awards.«As many of you know, a decision was made to present some behind-the-scenes awards in the first hour,» Schumer shared.«It was a controversial and difficult decision but I think we've moved on,» Sykes said, as the lighting onstage flickered and buzzed before almost going out.

host the 2022 Oscars on Sunday, March 27. The trio was announced as the ringleaders of the show last month, making history as the first time three women hosted the prestigious Hollywood soiree.Introduced by DJ Khaled, the trio of funny women spoke to the star-studded audience at Los Angeles’ Dolby Theater and they sure had a lot to say.“This year the Academy hired three women to host because it’s cheaper than hiring one man,” Schumer, 40, said.

the Oscars on Sunday, opening the show with a bang with 10-year-old daughter, Blue Ivy Carter.The Beyhive has been buzzing since it was reported that the Queen of Pop was scheduled to perform at the film awards show. Rumors were quickly confirmed that the star would be seen belting out her Best Original Song entry “Be Alive,” which brought her first Oscar nomination.The song was co-written with artist Dixson and featured on the soundtrack for “King Richard,” about tennis legends Venus and Serena Williams and their controversial coach and father, Richard. Follow the 2022 Oscars with our up-to-the-minute coverage:Bey performed via satellite from a Compton tennis court where the Williams family practiced and set a stunning tennis dynasty in motion.The movie was also nominated for Best Picture starring Best Actor nominee Will Smith as the patriarch of the legendary tennis sister act.

Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith have arrived! On Sunday, the power couple made a grand entrance at the 94th annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California. Jada wore a stunning Jean Paul Gaultier long-sleeve emerald green gown with a ruffled train.

Regina Hall, Amy Schumer and Wanda Sykes were leading by example at the 2022 Oscars. As Hollywood's biggest night began outside the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on Sunday, the three women put their most stylish foot forward on the red carpet, each sporting glamorous looks uniquely their own.Hall opted for a caped nude gown with a corset bodice and sheer chiffon overlay while Schumer donned a navy, plunging scoop-neck gown embellished with a rhinestone bow design by Oscar de la Renta. As for Sykes, the comedian smiled in an elegant white tuxedo.So what do the co-hosts have in store for the long-awaited ceremony? If it's anything like their rehearsals for the show, there won't be any shortage of fun. «Wanda and Regina are like complete comedy royalty to me.