Oscar Hopes for ‘The Power of the Dog,’ ‘Belfast’ and Jessica Chastain Face Key Test With This Weekend’s Awards

Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars ‘still triggers him in some way’. On Sunday evening at the Academy Awards, Smith struck Rock live on stage after the comedian made a quip about Jada Pinkett Smith’s short haircut, apparently unaware that she has alopecia. While Smith has since issued a public apology, the Academy has launched a formal investigation into the incident, stating in a recent statement that the actor ‘was asked to leave’ the awards ceremony but ‘refused’.

LOS ANGELES -- “Did I miss anything?” quipped Oscars co-host Amy Schumer, returning to the Dolby Theatre stage after a break. “There’s a different vibe in here.”Oh my, was there ever.With a sudden, shocking outburst of anger from actor Will Smith, who bounded onstage to slap Chris Rock after the comedian joked about his wife’s appearance, the theater was thrown into a state of deeply uncomfortable shock.“Did we just see that?” people said to each other, as realization grew that the outburst was not pre-planned or meant as a joke.

The 2022 Oscars saw celebrities turn out in style for an emotional and dramatic evening in Hollywood.This year’s ceremony saw the jaw-dropping moment when Will Smith stormed on stage to slap Chris Rock after he made a joke about his wife Jada Pinkett-Smith, as well as numerous celebrities paying tribute to the war in Ukraine through their fashion and speeches. Amid the drama, it was (almost) easy to forget the reason why A-listers had assembled at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles - to honour the finest movies from around the world.

Billie Eilish has celebrated a historic win, scooping the Oscar for Best Original Song at last night's Academy Awards for No Time To Die. 

Ramin Setoodeh Executive EditorIf Will Smith was feeling any remorse about slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars on Sunday night, he didn’t show it. The 53-year-old best actor winner, who took home the trophy for his performance in “King Richard,” arrived at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party just after midnight with a large entourage and immediately hit the dance floor.As the DJ played a medley of Smith’s biggest ’90s hits, the actor sang along to “Gettin’ Jiggy Wit It” and “Miami” as he shimmied in the middle of a mosh pit of his fans at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills, swinging his gold statue in the air.Will Smith is at the #VanityFairOscarParty dancing with his Oscar to ‘Gettin Jiggy With It.’ pic.twitter.com/PvKrRICQEN— Ramin Setoodeh (@RaminSetoodeh) March 28, 2022“It’s all about love,” Smith told Variety, when asked how he was doing.Just hours prior, Smith overshadowed the 94th Academy Awards when he stormed the stage and slapped presenter Chris Rock for making a joke about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith.

Gallery: Oscars 2022: The Best Dressed Stars On The 94th Academy Awards Red Carpet (ELLE (UK))During a chat with E! News, the Being the Ricardos actress revealed the designers created a specific shade of blue just for her. "They dyed it," she told the outlet.

Will Smith will not face charges for punching Chris Rock. The 53-year-old actor was at the Academy Awards ceremony and took offense when Chris made fun of his wife Jada Pinkett Smith's shaven-headed look, so marched to the stage to hit him in the face, but the Los Angeles Police Department will not investigate the incident because no complaint has been made. In a statement, LAPD said: "LAPD investigative entities are aware of an incident between two individuals during the Academy Awards programme.

The Los Angeles Police Department says that Chris Rock has declined to file a police report against Will Smith after the “King Richard” actor slapped him on the Oscars stage. While the LAPD left out the names of both Smith and Rock in their statement, they add that if Rock wishes to file a police report at a later date, the department will be available. “LAPD investigative entities are aware of an incident between two individuals during the Academy Awards program.

Jessica Chastain has just won her first Oscar!

94th Academy Awards, Jessica Chastainwon the Best Actress statuette for her role as Tammy Fayein The Eyes of Tammy Faye.Chastainbeat out fellow nominees Olivia Colman (), Penelope Cruz (), Nicole Kidman () and Kristen Stewart () to win the Oscar.Sunday's award marked Chastain's first Oscar, after previously being nominated for and . Earlier this awards season, the actress nabbed the Critics Choice Award and the Screen Actors Guild Award for her role.«Thank you so much to the Academy for this,» the 45-year-old actress said in her acceptance speech, before crediting her nominees. «I have to say your names — Kristen, Nicole, Penelope, Olivia -- I love you guys so much. To be included in the conversation with you is such an honor. I have to thank Michael Showalter, my director, who created a space that inspired creativity and love and courage. And the incredible hair and makeup team… who really helped me find her.»«My scene partner and collaborator, Andrew Garfield, the brilliant Andrew Garfield. Thank you so much for bringing out the best in me by showing up with the best of you,» Chastain added.

The Oscars looked kindly on Jessica Chastain.

DGA, SAG, VES, ACE, ADG, CDG, MUAHS, MPSE – has almost run its course.But a couple of awards remain to be handed out before we get to March 27’s Academy Awards, and one of them is very big indeed.That one is the Producers Guild Awards, which takes place on Saturday night in Los Angeles and may be the last remaining show that can give us valuable information about what’s going to happen at the Oscars.(The Writers Guild is handing out its awards the following night, but WGA rules make the Oscar screenplay nominees “The Power of the Dog,” “Belfast,” “The Lost Daughter” and “Drive My Car” ineligible, which means they’re no help at all as predictors for the Academy’s big night.)Crucially, the PGA is the only awards body other than the Oscars to use the preferential or ranked-choice system to count votes in its best-picture category, the Darryl F. Zanuck Award for Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures.

Tim Gray Senior Vice PresidentOscars are a time capsule, reflecting both the industry and the year’s audiences. As such, nominations for the 94th Academy Awards detail progressive and surprising transition across several categories.Streamer SuccessTo the surprise of no one, streamers have been a powerhouse. For the first 50 years, Oscars were dominated by the major studios (plus United Artists, which had no physical lot, but had a lofty heritage).

Will Smith has responded to the jokes Rebel Wilson made about his marriage to Jada Pinkett Smith at the BAFTA Awards on Sunday.MORE: Jada Pinkett Smith clarifies Will Smith sex life comments after causing confusionDuring the prestigious ceremony, host Rebel ridiculed the Hollywood actor after he won the accolade for Best Actor for his role in King Richard. However, Will was not in attendance as he was at the Critics' Choice Awards in Los Angeles.WATCH: Will Smith shares heartbreaking story in candid interview with Gayle KingThe 41-year-old actress joked: "I thought his best performance over the past year was being OK with all his wife’s boyfriends!"MORE: Will Smith reveals why Venus and Serena Williams didn't give blessing for King Richard at firstSEE: Inside Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith's jaw-dropping £32.3million mansionMoments later, after the show aired, Will was quick to react and insisted that there has "never been infidelity" in his marriage.

The 27th annual Critics Choice Awards are being handed out today in Los Angeles, and Deadline is updating the winners as they’re announced. Check out the list below, and refresh for updates.