There have been sparks before at the Academy Awards but never the full-blown fire that was caused by Will Smith slapping Chris Rock during the ceremony. The “slap heard around the world” has since divided the Internet. But last night, most stars seemed content blowing off steam — and doing a glam wardrobe change — at an array of glamorous afterparties. Vanity Fair’s exclusive Oscar Party, which was held at the Wallis Annenberg Center in Beverly Hills, was the place to see and to be seen. Other events included Elton John AIDS Foundation’s 30th Annual Academy Awards Viewing Party in West Hollywood, California.
SLAP HAPPY: A cheery Will Smith, 53, slapped a high-five while clutching his Best Actor trophy for “King Richard” hours after slapping comedian Chris Rock, 57, during the Academy Awards ceremony. WireImage for Vanity Fair
SO GORG-JESS: “The Eyes of Tammy Faye” star Jessica Chastain, 45, stunned in a mermaid-style, green Gucci gown after taking home the gold for Best Actress. FilmMagic
BEY-U-TIFUL BUNCH: Beyonce, 40, wowed in Valentino alongside husband Jay-Z (left), 52, and producer Tyler Perry, 52, after she opened the show with a performance of her Oscars-nominated hit “Be Alive.” The Grosby Group / BACKGRID
ZEN FRIENDS: Zendaya, 25, rocked a bespoke power suit while hugging “Euphoria” co-star Angus Cloud, 23. WireImage for Vanity Fair
HOT SHOTS: Oscar winner Billie Eilish, 20, struck a silly pose alongside “Hot Girl Summer” singer Megan Thee Stallion, 27, as they danced the night away. WireImage for Vanity Fair
‘WEST SIDE’ WINNER: “West Side Story” star Adriana DeBose, 31, beamed with her Oscar for Best Supporting Actress alongside Apple’s Tim Cook, 61, and “CODA” actress Marlee Matlin, 56. WireImage for Vanity Fair
RIH-DEFINING FASHION: A pregnant Rihanna, 34, slayed in a sheer, black Valentino Haute Couture number while attending Jay-Z’s Oscar Bash at the Chateau Marmont. Frank Vaquez/London Entertainmen
GLAM GANG: Emily Ratajkowski, 30, Kendall Jenner, 26, Hailey Bieber, 25, and Kim Kardashian, 41, celebrated their fellow A-listers in haute couture. WireImage for Vanity Fair
THREE’S COMPANY: Monica Lewinsky (from left), 48, singer Rita Ora, 31, and boyfriend Taika Waititi, 46, are all smiles on film’s biggest night. WireImage for Vanity Fair
HE’S GOT HER BACK: Kourtney Kardashian, 42, got flirty while flaunting the back of her vintage, nude-illusion Dolce & Gabbana dress as fiance Travis Barker, 46, scored a squeeze. OConnor-Arroyo/AFF-USA.com / MEG
BOOGIE BUDDIES: “Spencer” star Kristen Stewart, 31, and “No Time to Die” dynamo Rami Malek, 40, flashed smiles while cutting a rug. WireImage for Vanity Fair
CHILLIN’ WITH THE COOL KIDS: Lady Gaga, 36, popped a squat between godchildren Elijah Joseph Daniel Furnish-John (left), 9, and Zachary Jackson Levon Furnish-John, 11, at Elton John’s AIDS Foundation’s Academy Award Viewing party. FilmMagic
THE SWAG SQUAD: Actors Lily James (from left), 32, Himesh Patel, 31, Mackenzie Davis, 34, and Dan Levy, 38, looked picture perfect while enjoying the night’s festivities. WireImage for Vanity Fair
SING IT: “Coda” star Emilia Jones (left) and director Siân Héder celebrate Héder’s Best Adapted Screenplay win at the Governors Ball. Jay L Clendenin/Los Angeles Time
EYES ON THE PRIZE: Sandra Lee, 55, and fiance Ben Youcef, 43, enjoyed the show in style while wearing customized shades at Elton John’s viewing party. Getty Images for Elton John AIDS
AFTER-PARTY ANIMAL: Dakota Johnson, 32, flexed in a feathered Gucci dress with a plunging neckline and glittering sequins. OConnor-Arroyo/AFF-USA.com / MEGComments
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