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Will Smith <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2022/03/27/entertainment/will-smith-chris-rock/index.html" target="_blank">hits comedian Chris Rock on stage</a> before Rock presented the Oscar for best documentary feature on Sunday, March 27. Rock had made a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith's shaved head, and it didn't go over well with her husband.
Will Smith hits comedian Chris Rock on stage before Rock presented the Oscar for best documentary feature on Sunday, March 27. Rock had made a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith's shaved head, and it didn't go over well with her husband.
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In pictures: The 2022 Academy Awards

Updated 2:32 AM EDT, Mon March 28, 2022
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Sunday night's Academy Awards show will not soon be forgotten.

It had historic and diverse winners, emotional acceptance speeches, and a shocking on-stage slap that will be talked about for years to come.

The big winner on the night was the movie "CODA," which ended the show with a best picture Oscar. "CODA," which stands for child of deaf adults, tells the story of a young girl who is the only hearing person in her deaf family. One of its stars, Troy Kotsur, won the Oscar for best supporting actor and became only the second deaf performer in history to win an Academy Award.

Other marquee awards went to Jessica Chastain, who won best actress for "The Eyes of Tammy Faye"; Will Smith, who won best actor for "King Richard"; and Jane Campion, who won best director for "The Power of the Dog." Ariana DeBose's best supporting actress win, for "West Side Story," was the first in the category for a queer woman of color.

But many will remember this show for Smith hitting comedian Chris Rock in the face.

Before presenting the award for best documentary feature, Rock made a joke about the shaved head of Smith's wife, Jada Pinkett Smith. She has been open about her struggle with alopecia, an autoimmune disorder that leads to hair loss.

After the joke, Smith walked toward Rock on stage and appeared to hit him in the face. According to CNN reporter Stephanie Elam, who was in the audience, she could hear Rock getting hit. Smith said twice during the incident, according to Elam, "Keep my wife's name out of your f***ing mouth!" The verbal part of the exchange was muted for television viewers at home.

In his tearful acceptance speech later in the show, Smith apologized to the Academy and said that Richard Williams, the famous tennis dad he portrayed in "King Richard," was "a fierce defender of his family."

The cast and crew of "CODA" accepts the Oscar for best picture.
The cast and crew of "CODA" accepts the Oscar for best picture.
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Smith accepts his best actor Oscar. <a href="https://www.cnn.com/entertainment/live-news/oscars-2022/h_0a53cf2f9bfe37c8003829b1f5a069c0" target="_blank">He tearfully accepted the award</a> for his role as Richard Williams, the father of tennis stars Venus and Serena Williams, in the film "King Richard." Smith said Richard Williams "was a fierce defender of his family." He apologized to the Academy for his incident with Rock and said he hoped he would be welcomed back. "Love will make you do crazy things," he said.
Smith accepts his best actor Oscar. He tearfully accepted the award for his role as Richard Williams, the father of tennis stars Venus and Serena Williams, in the film "King Richard." Smith said Richard Williams "was a fierce defender of his family." He apologized to the Academy for his incident with Rock and said he hoped he would be welcomed back. "Love will make you do crazy things," he said.
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Lady Gaga and Liza Minnelli appear on stage together to present the Oscar for best picture.
Lady Gaga and Liza Minnelli appear on stage together to present the Oscar for best picture.
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Jessica Chastain won best actress for her role in "The Eyes of Tammy Faye." <a href="https://www.cnn.com/entertainment/live-news/oscars-2022/h_6ae16bba25e7392b29d49ccf60315efb" target="_blank">She used her speech to touch on suicide,</a> particularly within the LGBTQ+ community and the hopelessness that so many have felt. The late Tammy Faye Bakker, who Chastain portrayed, was a diligent activist for the LGBTQ+ community.
Jessica Chastain won best actress for her role in "The Eyes of Tammy Faye." She used her speech to touch on suicide, particularly within the LGBTQ+ community and the hopelessness that so many have felt. The late Tammy Faye Bakker, who Chastain portrayed, was a diligent activist for the LGBTQ+ community.
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The cast and crew of "CODA" are seen backstage after winning best picture. From left are director Sian Heder and actors Marlee Matlin, Amy Forsyth, Daniel Durant and Troy Kotsur.
The cast and crew of "CODA" are seen backstage after winning best picture. From left are director Sian Heder and actors Marlee Matlin, Amy Forsyth, Daniel Durant and Troy Kotsur.
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From left, Uma Thurman, Samuel L. Jackson and John Travolta re-enact a bit from their 1994 film "Pulp Fiction" before presenting the Oscar for best actor.
From left, Uma Thurman, Samuel L. Jackson and John Travolta re-enact a bit from their 1994 film "Pulp Fiction" before presenting the Oscar for best actor.
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"Power of the Dog" director Jane Campion walks backstage after winning the Oscar for best director.
"Power of the Dog" director Jane Campion walks backstage after winning the Oscar for best director.
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From left, Al Pacino, Francis Ford Coppola and Robert De Niro appear on stage for the 50th anniversary of the movie "The Godfather."
From left, Al Pacino, Francis Ford Coppola and Robert De Niro appear on stage for the 50th anniversary of the movie "The Godfather."
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Campion accepts the Oscar after becoming <a href="https://www.cnn.com/entertainment/live-news/oscars-2022/h_63a260520baa46296462276507c50394" target="_blank">the third woman in history to win best director.</a>
Campion accepts the Oscar after becoming the third woman in history to win best director.
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The late Betty White is honored during the traditional In Memoriam segment.
The late Betty White is honored during the traditional In Memoriam segment.
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Tennis stars Serena Williams, center, and Venus Williams are seen backstage during the show.
Tennis stars Serena Williams, center, and Venus Williams are seen backstage during the show.
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Billie Eilish and her brother, Finneas O'Connell, react after winning the Oscar for best original song ("No Time to Die").
Billie Eilish and her brother, Finneas O'Connell, react after winning the Oscar for best original song ("No Time to Die").
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Co-hosts Amy Schumer and Wanda Sykes perform as Spider-Man and Richard Williams during the show.
Co-hosts Amy Schumer and Wanda Sykes perform as Spider-Man and Richard Williams during the show.
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Eilish <a href="https://www.cnn.com/entertainment/live-news/oscars-2022/h_612d07895178f68969b3c9340f38c7dd" target="_blank">performs her Oscar-winning song "No Time To Die"</a> from the James Bond film of the same name. She was joined by her brother.
Eilish performs her Oscar-winning song "No Time To Die" from the James Bond film of the same name. She was joined by her brother.
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Chris Rock, backstage, watches Sean "Diddy" Combs on a monitor. Combs told the audience Smith and Rock would settle things "like family" later.
Chris Rock, backstage, watches Sean "Diddy" Combs on a monitor. Combs told the audience Smith and Rock would settle things "like family" later.
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Artists <a href="https://www.cnn.com/entertainment/live-news/oscars-2022/h_c94e811a2f34c00edc6f5a4646ce5bc1" target="_blank">perform the popular song "We Don't Talk About Bruno"</a> from the Oscar-winning film "Encanto." The performance featured surprise cameos from Megan Thee Stallion and Becky G.
Artists perform the popular song "We Don't Talk About Bruno" from the Oscar-winning film "Encanto." The performance featured surprise cameos from Megan Thee Stallion and Becky G.
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Troy Kotsur gives an emotional acceptance speech after <a href="https://www.cnn.com/entertainment/live-news/oscars-2022/h_f5d9bef88bd9cb38a878abe8f8460370" target="_blank">winning the best supporting actor Oscar.</a> Kotsur, who won for his role in "CODA," is the first deaf performer to win an Academy Award in this category.
Troy Kotsur gives an emotional acceptance speech after winning the best supporting actor Oscar. Kotsur, who won for his role in "CODA," is the first deaf performer to win an Academy Award in this category.
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Best supporting actress Ariana DeBose holds her Oscar backstage.
Best supporting actress Ariana DeBose holds her Oscar backstage.
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A message <a href="https://www.cnn.com/entertainment/live-news/oscars-2022/h_33a131c6de8ac30645bada5fe4683c30" target="_blank">shows support for Ukraine</a> after a performance by Reba McEntire.
A message shows support for Ukraine after a performance by Reba McEntire.
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McEntire performs the Oscar-nominated song "Somehow You Do" from the movie "Four Good Days."
McEntire performs the Oscar-nominated song "Somehow You Do" from the movie "Four Good Days."
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Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson accepts the Oscar for best documentary feature. The Roots drummer directed "Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)."
Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson accepts the Oscar for best documentary feature. The Roots drummer directed "Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)."
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Kotsur tears up backstage after winning the best supporting actor Oscar.
Kotsur tears up backstage after winning the best supporting actor Oscar.
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Ryusuke Hamaguchi, director of "Drive My Car," celebrates after winning the Oscar for best international feature film.
Ryusuke Hamaguchi, director of "Drive My Car," celebrates after winning the Oscar for best international feature film.
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Sebastián Yatra performs "Dos Oruguitas," the Oscar-nominated song from the animated film "Encanto."
Sebastián Yatra performs "Dos Oruguitas," the Oscar-nominated song from the animated film "Encanto."
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DeBose's acceptance speech is shown backstage during the show.
DeBose's acceptance speech is shown backstage during the show.
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Co-host Regina Hall frisks Josh Brolin before he and Jason Momoa presented an award.
Co-host Regina Hall frisks Josh Brolin before he and Jason Momoa presented an award.
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Kenneth Branagh accepts the Oscar for best original screenplay ("Belfast"). It is his first Oscar.
Kenneth Branagh accepts the Oscar for best original screenplay ("Belfast"). It is his first Oscar.
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Jacob Elordi and Rachel Zegler present an award during the show. There was a backlash earlier this month when Zegler, the star of "West Side Story," shared that she hadn't been invited to the show. "I never thought that I would be here six days ago," <a href="https://www.cnn.com/entertainment/live-news/oscars-2022/h_67f07c31e474f5ea26d63d9d190cfc46" target="_blank">she joked.</a> "We did it. Dreams really can come true, pretty fast, too."
Jacob Elordi and Rachel Zegler present an award during the show. There was a backlash earlier this month when Zegler, the star of "West Side Story," shared that she hadn't been invited to the show. "I never thought that I would be here six days ago," she joked. "We did it. Dreams really can come true, pretty fast, too."
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DeBose accepts the Oscar for best supporting actress. DeBose won for her role in the musical "West Side Story." She is <a href="https://www.cnn.com/entertainment/live-news/oscars-2022/h_6d32db026e33a138b2040def0c1e3b26" target="_blank">the first openly queer woman of color to win in this category.</a> "For anyone who has ever questioned their identity, there is indeed a place for us," she said.
DeBose accepts the Oscar for best supporting actress. DeBose won for her role in the musical "West Side Story." She is the first openly queer woman of color to win in this category. "For anyone who has ever questioned their identity, there is indeed a place for us," she said.
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Hall flirts on stage with, from left, Simu Liu, Bradley Cooper, Tyler Perry and Timothée Chalamet. She had joked earlier in the show about how she was single.
Hall flirts on stage with, from left, Simu Liu, Bradley Cooper, Tyler Perry and Timothée Chalamet. She had joked earlier in the show about how she was single.
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Oscar statuettes sit on display behind the scenes.
Oscar statuettes sit on display behind the scenes.
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Schumer appears on stage at the Dolby Theatre. She roasted many celebrities during her opening monologue.
Schumer appears on stage at the Dolby Theatre. She roasted many celebrities during her opening monologue.
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Rosie Perez presents Greig Fraser with the best cinematography Oscar for "Dune." The sci-fi movie dominated many of the technical categories and won six Oscars on the night. No other movie won more.
Rosie Perez presents Greig Fraser with the best cinematography Oscar for "Dune." The sci-fi movie dominated many of the technical categories and won six Oscars on the night. No other movie won more.
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From left, Schumer, Sykes and Hall open the show. "This year the Academy hired three women to host because it's cheaper than hiring one man," <a href="https://www.cnn.com/entertainment/live-news/oscars-2022/h_c82e4b5f103b06fb28939559d21f5b39" target="_blank">Schumer joked.</a>
From left, Schumer, Sykes and Hall open the show. "This year the Academy hired three women to host because it's cheaper than hiring one man," Schumer joked.
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The show's broadcast <a href="https://www.cnn.com/entertainment/live-news/oscars-2022/h_0dd3dc701d00d3d0da388a1da35f9741" target="_blank">opened with Beyonce</a> performing the Oscar-nominated song "Be Alive" from the movie "King Richard."
The show's broadcast opened with Beyonce performing the Oscar-nominated song "Be Alive" from the movie "King Richard."
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