01of 17Beyoncé Kicks Off the Oscars in ComptonABCBeyoncéopened the show with a grand performanceof “Be Alive,” in honor of the Oscar-nominated filmKing Richard.The star and her troupe of dancers performed livefrom Venus andSerena Williams' hometown tennis courts in Compton, Los Angeles.“Be Alive” marked Beyoncé’sfirst Oscar nomination,for Best Original Song.
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Beyoncé Kicks Off the Oscars in Compton
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Beyoncéopened the show with a grand performanceof “Be Alive,” in honor of the Oscar-nominated filmKing Richard.The star and her troupe of dancers performed livefrom Venus andSerena Williams' hometown tennis courts in Compton, Los Angeles.
“Be Alive” marked Beyoncé’sfirst Oscar nomination,for Best Original Song.
02of 17The Hosts Get Ambushed By DJ KhaledNeilson Barnard/GettyAs Amy Schumer, Wanda Sykes and Regina King hit the stage,DJ Khaled came out from nowhereto surprise the hosts and properly hype them up.“Hold up, hold up, hold up, hold up, hold up, hold up,” said Khaled. “Let me introduce the three queens, right. Let me introduce this the right way.“Added Khaled, “I’m talking about actresses, comedians, moguls, bosses.“After commenting on the group’s “amazing” outfits, Khaled continued: “They didn’t believe in us.The Oscarsdid.“Then, the ladies took their post and delivered a laugh-out-loud monologue to prime the audience for a great show.“This year the Oscars hired three women to host because it’s cheaper than one man,” Schumer zinged, before announced that D-Nice would be DJing the ceremony.
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The Hosts Get Ambushed By DJ Khaled
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As Amy Schumer, Wanda Sykes and Regina King hit the stage,DJ Khaled came out from nowhereto surprise the hosts and properly hype them up.
“Hold up, hold up, hold up, hold up, hold up, hold up,” said Khaled. “Let me introduce the three queens, right. Let me introduce this the right way.”
Added Khaled, “I’m talking about actresses, comedians, moguls, bosses.”
After commenting on the group’s “amazing” outfits, Khaled continued: “They didn’t believe in us.The Oscarsdid.”
Then, the ladies took their post and delivered a laugh-out-loud monologue to prime the audience for a great show.
“This year the Oscars hired three women to host because it’s cheaper than one man,” Schumer zinged, before announced that D-Nice would be DJing the ceremony.
03of 17Amy Schumer Shades the Golden GlobesNeilson Barnard/GettyHost Schumer continued her duties solo and brought the jokes — and digs,specifically at the Golden Globes.“This is kind of sad. You know what’s in the in memoriam package this year? The Golden Globes,” she said as the audience laughed. Schumer hinted at the fact that the Globes took place in January with no audience, nominees in attendance or viewers at home following both the rapid surge inCOVID-19cases due to theomicron variantand the ongoing fallout from issues of member representation.To be fair, she did say that prior to the show, she would not be holding anything back while co-hosting.“I’m going to get myself in some trouble as per the [usual],” Schumer toldExtra. “Wanda, Regina are hilarious, and we’re having a blast preparing. I mean, I don’t know who made the decision to let me personally be a host, but it’s not a good one … because it’ll burn all bridges. I’ll burn every bridge.”
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Amy Schumer Shades the Golden Globes
Host Schumer continued her duties solo and brought the jokes — and digs,specifically at the Golden Globes.
“This is kind of sad. You know what’s in the in memoriam package this year? The Golden Globes,” she said as the audience laughed. Schumer hinted at the fact that the Globes took place in January with no audience, nominees in attendance or viewers at home following both the rapid surge inCOVID-19cases due to theomicron variantand the ongoing fallout from issues of member representation.
To be fair, she did say that prior to the show, she would not be holding anything back while co-hosting.
“I’m going to get myself in some trouble as per the [usual],” Schumer toldExtra. “Wanda, Regina are hilarious, and we’re having a blast preparing. I mean, I don’t know who made the decision to let me personally be a host, but it’s not a good one … because it’ll burn all bridges. I’ll burn every bridge.”
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Regina Hall Gathers Eligible Bachelors Onstage: ‘I’m Single’
“Before we go on with the show we just have to do quick emergency testing backstage,” Hall said. “Don’t worry it’s only a few people. It’s totally random.”
She proceeded to call upa very handsome bunch of eligible bachelors—Bradley Cooper,Timothée Chalamet,Tyler Perry,Simu Liu— and even Will Smith.
“Will Smith, you’re married but you know what you’re on the list and it looks like Jada approved you, so you get on up here,” she said to theKing Richardstar.
Smith and his wifePinkett Smithlaughed in the audience as the Oscar nominee waved off Hall’s invitation to the stage. Pinkett Smith pointed and winked at Hall.
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Ariana DeBose Wins Her First Oscar
“So to anybody who has ever questioned their identity ever or find yourself living in the gray spaces, I promise you this: There is indeed a place for us,” she said, referencing an iconicStephen Sondheimlyric fromWest Side Story. “Thank you to the Academy.”
DeBose’s Best Supporting Actress win toppedJessie Buckley(The Lost Daughter),Judi Dench(Belfast),Kirsten Dunst(The Power of the Dog) andAunjanue Ellis(King Richard).
06of 17Dune Sweeps the CompetitionROBYN BECK/AFP via GettyThe epic movie adaptation of Frank Herbert’s 1965 novel won big all throughout the night. The film collected statuettes for Best Production Design, Best Cinematography, Best Visual Effects, Best Original Score, Best Editing and Best Sound.
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Dune Sweeps the Competition
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The epic movie adaptation of Frank Herbert’s 1965 novel won big all throughout the night. The film collected statuettes for Best Production Design, Best Cinematography, Best Visual Effects, Best Original Score, Best Editing and Best Sound.
07of 17White Men Can’t Jump Stars Reunite 30 Years After the Film’s ReleaseWesley Snipes, Rosie Perez and Woody Harrelson.Woody Harrelson, Wesley Snipes and Rosie Perezreunitedto present the award for Best Cinematography, which went to Greig Fraser forDune. The exciting reunion also took place 30 years to the day since the release of their 1992 sports comedy.“It’s hard to believe it’s been 30 years sinceWhite Men Can’t Jump,” Perez said, to which Harrelson replied, “You mean 30 years since I proved they could.““I don’t know about that. You still look like a slow, geeky chump to me,” joked Snipes.The three actors received a standing ovation from the adoring crowd.
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White Men Can’t Jump Stars Reunite 30 Years After the Film’s Release
Wesley Snipes, Rosie Perez and Woody Harrelson.
Woody Harrelson, Wesley Snipes and Rosie Perezreunitedto present the award for Best Cinematography, which went to Greig Fraser forDune. The exciting reunion also took place 30 years to the day since the release of their 1992 sports comedy.
“It’s hard to believe it’s been 30 years sinceWhite Men Can’t Jump,” Perez said, to which Harrelson replied, “You mean 30 years since I proved they could.”
“I don’t know about that. You still look like a slow, geeky chump to me,” joked Snipes.
The three actors received a standing ovation from the adoring crowd.
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Oscars Pay Tribute to 60 Years of James Bond
Gavin Bond
“While we tried our best to be game-changers in our respective sports, there’s no question James Bond was a game-changer influencing our culture and the look and standards of films for over half a century,” Slater said.
A video montage featuring some of the Bond films' most memorable moments included Daniel Craig’s latest Bond inNo Time to Die, as well as glimpses into the other Bonds' work in front of the camera.
09of 17Sebastián Yatra Enchants the Crowd Before Encanto’s Big WinROBYN BECK/AFP via GettySebastián Yatra performed a stunning version ofEncanto’s “Dos Oruguitas” before it was announced that the Disney movie wonBest Animated Feature Film.
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Sebastián Yatra Enchants the Crowd Before Encanto’s Big Win
Sebastián Yatra performed a stunning version ofEncanto’s “Dos Oruguitas” before it was announced that the Disney movie wonBest Animated Feature Film.
10of 17The Makers of Encanto Dedicate Their Win to ‘Our Amazing Cast’Neilson Barnard/GettyProducer Yvett Merino said in her speech, “I am so proud to be a part of a film that puts beautiful, diverse characters in front and center, and that people everywhere are seeing themselves in the film.“Director Jared Bush added, “And we have to thank the entire country of Colombia, our amazing cast. This is a movie about family and we would not be here without our families.“The other nominees in the category wereFlee, Luca, The Mitchells vs. the MachinesandRaya and the Last Dragon.
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The Makers of Encanto Dedicate Their Win to ‘Our Amazing Cast’
Producer Yvett Merino said in her speech, “I am so proud to be a part of a film that puts beautiful, diverse characters in front and center, and that people everywhere are seeing themselves in the film.”
Director Jared Bush added, “And we have to thank the entire country of Colombia, our amazing cast. This is a movie about family and we would not be here without our families.”
The other nominees in the category wereFlee, Luca, The Mitchells vs. the MachinesandRaya and the Last Dragon.
11of 17Troy Kotsur Dedicates His History-Making Oscar Win to His Late FatherTroy Kotsur (L).Neilson Barnard/GettyTheCODAstarwon Best Supporting Actorfor his performance as Frank Rossi, a struggling fisherman grappling with his daughter’s dreams of leaving the family. The win capped off his stunning award season, during which he won acting awards at the BAFTA,SAGandCritics Choice Awards.In his acceptance speech, Kotsur thanked his wife, 16-year-old daughterKyraand his late father, whom he referred to as “the best signer in our family.““But he was in a car accident and he became paralyzed from the neck down, and he was no longer able to sign,” the actor continued. “Dad, I learned so much from you. I’ll always love you. You are my hero.”
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Troy Kotsur Dedicates His History-Making Oscar Win to His Late Father
Troy Kotsur (L).Neilson Barnard/Getty
TheCODAstarwon Best Supporting Actorfor his performance as Frank Rossi, a struggling fisherman grappling with his daughter’s dreams of leaving the family. The win capped off his stunning award season, during which he won acting awards at the BAFTA,SAGandCritics Choice Awards.
In his acceptance speech, Kotsur thanked his wife, 16-year-old daughterKyraand his late father, whom he referred to as “the best signer in our family.”
“But he was in a car accident and he became paralyzed from the neck down, and he was no longer able to sign,” the actor continued. “Dad, I learned so much from you. I’ll always love you. You are my hero.”
12of 17The Oscar Audience Applauds in ASLABCAs Troy Kotsur walked to the stage to receive his award, the audience rose to their feet to applause in ASL. The moving moment brought us all to tears.
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The Oscar Audience Applauds in ASL
As Troy Kotsur walked to the stage to receive his award, the audience rose to their feet to applause in ASL. The moving moment brought us all to tears.
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Encanto Stars Perform ‘We Don’t Talk About Bruno’ with Surprise Guest Megan Thee Stallion
John Leguizamo (Bruno himself) introduced hisEncanto"family” to the stage to sing the top-streamed Disney song. Carolina Gaitán opened the song alongside Mauro Castillo before otherEncantostars — Stephanie Beatriz, Adassa, Diane Guerrero and Rhenzy Feliz — joined in.
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Will Smith Smacks Chris Rock in the Face After Rock Jokes About Jada Pinkett’s Hair
Chris Rock, who took the stage to present the award for Best Documentary, appeared stunned afterWill Smithwent onstage andsmacked the comedian across the face. The incident occurred after Rock joked to Smith’s wifeJada Pinkett Smithin the audience, “Jada, I love ya.G.I. Jane 2, can’t wait to see ya.”
Smith laughed from his seat while Pinkett Smith pulled an unimpressed expression. Smith then took the stage and smacked Rock across the face.
“Oh wow,” said Rock as Smith made his way back to his seat. “Will Smithjust smacked the s— out of me.”
“Keep my wife’s name out your f—ing mouth!” Smith yelled up to the stage at Rock after taking his seat again.
“Wow, dude, it was aG.I. Janejoke,” said Rock, to which Smith replied once again, “Keep my wife’s name out your f—ing mouth!”
“I’m going to, okay?” Rock replied, before going on to present the award.
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Will Smith Wins Best Actor for King Richard
Will Smith.ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty
Smith then addressed the Chris Rock incident directly, offering an apology to the Academy and his fellow actors for the incident — but none to Rock.
Smith then joked, “Art imitates life: I look like the crazy father. Just like they said about Richard Williams. But love will make you do crazy things.”
He later added, “Being able to love and care for my mother and my family, my wife … Thank you for this honor. Thank you for this moment. … I hope the Academy invites me back.”
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Jessica Chastain Wins Best Actress for The Eyes of Tammy Faye
Jessica Chastain.Neilson Barnard/Getty
Chastain also won herfirst-ever Oscarfor her performance inThe Eyes of Tammy Faye. In her acceptance speech, the actress drew attention to the seriousness of suicide as something that"has touched many families,” including hers, “and especially members of theLGBTQ community, who oftentimes feel out of place with their peers.”
“We’re faced withdiscriminatory and bigoted legislationthat is sweeping our country, with the only goal of further dividing us,” she said. “There’s violence and hate crimes being perpetuated on innocent civilians all over the world.”
“And for any of you out there who do, in fact, feel hopeless or alone, I just want you to know that you are unconditionally loved for the uniqueness that is you,” she said.
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CODA Wins Best Picture
In their acceptance speech, the producers thanked the Academy for “recognizing a movie of love and family in this difficult time.”
source: people.com
