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The 94th Academy Awards ceremony has come to a close – and it was a doozy.
Last night, the best and brightest of Hollywood gathered on the red carpet for the movie event of the year.
History was made on several occasions, as Ariana DeBose became the first openly gay woman to win in the acting categories, while Troy Kotsur became the second deaf actor to win, following his Coda co-star Marlee Matlin.
Speaking of Coda, the poignant movie, which follows a deaf family trying to keep its fishing business afloat, was awarded Best Picture. It became the first movie on a streaming service to win the prestigious award.
But the moment that everyone is talking about is when Will Smith smacked Oscar presenter Chris Rock over a after he made a joke about wife Jada Pinkett Smith’s buzz cut.
Smith, who won Best Actor later in the evening, stormed onto the stage and slapped Rock across the face for calling her ‘GI Jane 2’ – his wife has been open about her alopecia condition.
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The Academy issues statement on Will Smith
The Academy has said it 'does not condone violence' after Will Smith hit Chris Rock
The Academy addresses Will Smith hitting Chris Rock at the Oscars over Jada joke: ‘We do not condone violence’
What a night
We don't quite know what to say as the 2022 Oscars draws to a close.
Safe to say no one can accuse this year of being boring.
Coda wins best picture
Jessica Chastain wins best actress
Will Smith sobs as he accepts best actor award moments after punching Chris Rock:
'Love makes you do crazy things'
Oscars 2022: Will Smith sobs as he accepts best actor award moments after hitting Chris Rock: ‘Love will make you do crazy things’
Jane Campion wins best director
Jane Campion has become the third woman to win a best director Oscar, taking the award for The Power Of The Dog
Billie Eilish and Finneas win for No Time To Die
Billie and Finneas have won for best original song.
What did Will say?
As the coverage went out uncensored on UK (we believe it was bleeped in the US), here's what Will Smith actually said after jumping up on stage to punch Chris Rock.
Referring to Jada's buzzcut, Chris said: 'Jada, can’t wait for GI Jane 2.'
Will walked up on stage and appeared to hit Rock before returning to his seat and shouting: 'Keep my wife’s name out of your f****** mouth.'
Rock appeared shocked and flustered as he tried to resume presenting the best documentary feature category.
He said: 'That was the greatest night in the history of television.'
Did Will Smith genuinely just hit Chris Rock?!
After Chris Rock made various jokes about Will's wife Jada Pinkett Smith, Will headed to the stage, punching the comedian.
Screaming at Chris, Will told him to 'keep her name out of your f**king mouth.'
Understandably, viewers are bewildered.
What just happened? Was that real? Did will Smith really swing a punch at Chris rock?? #oscars
— Christine Galea (@chrisgalea) March 28, 2022
All of us trying to figure out what just happened between Chris Rock and Will Smith. #Oscars pic.twitter.com/qM8LvVIJyp
— Brandon Pfeltz (@Brandinian) March 28, 2022
https://twitter.com/heyashtweeted/status/1508269740719976448
What just happened between Chris Rock & Will Smith?????
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) March 28, 2022
That looked real…
Billie Eilish and Finneas have given us a haunting rendition of No Time To Die
No Time To Die is nominated for best original song!
Sir Kenneth Branagh wins best original screenplay!
Megan Thee Stallion has made We Don’t Talk About Bruno 1000 times better!
The rapper appeared for a surprise cameo for the We Don't Talk About Bruno and we're obsessed.
https://twitter.com/filmbynolan/status/1508260423212179456
https://twitter.com/akiscomic/status/1508260446305935360
Megan!!! Omg #Oscars
— Leasa ðð (@TeachH3R) March 28, 2022
Drive My Car wins best international feature!
Troy Kotsur wins for best supporting actor!
Troy is only the second deaf actor to win, following his Coda co-star Marlee Matlin's win in 1986.
Everyone is obsessed with Youn Yuh-jung and rightly so
https://twitter.com/aigles/status/1508252245829292039
Youn Yuh-jung. That’s it, that’s the tweet. #Oscars
— Marina Fang (@marinafang) March 28, 2022
YOUN YUH-JUNG WE MISSED YOU #OSCARS pic.twitter.com/FVEnPtKIU1
— Brian is at The Eras Tour (@brianyungtweets) March 28, 2022
Youn Yuh-jung. The show has now taken a giant leap forward in quality. #Oscars
— Brian Rowe (@mrbrianrowe) March 28, 2022
academy award winner youn yuh-jung #oscars pic.twitter.com/OyPFGyXHLn
— â³Ã¡ri (@cakeblanchett_) March 28, 2022
Actual legend Hans Zimmer is celebrating in his dressing gown
Hans Zimmer couldn't make it to the ceremony, but has celebrated his win for music (original score) in style – in his dressing gown, as he heads to the bar.
Go on, Hans! Have one on us.
Itâs 2am in Amsterdam, and my daughter Zoë woke me up to go to the hotel bar. Wow!! #Oscars pic.twitter.com/VlwnrElkaL
— Hans Zimmer (@HansZimmer) March 28, 2022
Encanto wins for best animated feature!
A well-deserved win!
The Encanto-thon has begun
We've had a gorgeous rendition of Dos Oruguitas from the Disney movie, with a performance of We Don't Talk About Bruno (which didn't land a nomination) coming later.
Dune is already winning big
Dune has already smashed it at the Oscars, winning for (deep breath) visual effects, cinematography, production design, film editing, music (original score), and sound.
