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“CODA” was a big winner at the 94th Oscars Sunday night, nabbing two of the biggest prizes of the night — Best Picture, plus the Actor in a Supporting Role statue for star Troy Kotsur — as well as Best Adapted Screenplay.

Meanwhile, Jessica Chastain won Best Actress in a Leading Role for “The Eyes of Tammy Faye” during the 94th Oscars, which kicked off — on an eye-popping, futuristic stage — from Los Angeles’ Dolby Theatre.

Will Smith, star of the biopic “King Richard,” took home the gold for Best Actor in a leading role — but not long after a wild onstage altercation with presenter Chris Rock, who earlier had thrown shade at his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith.

For the first time since 2018, the awards show was led by a host — actually, make that three, with Amy Schumer, Wanda Sykes and Regina Hall in the house. It marked the first time three women have ever hosted the ceremony.

Below, see the full list of Academy Award winners and nominees — plus some highlights (and lowlights) from the show.


  Oscars 2022 hosts Amy Schumer, Wanda Sykes and Regina Hall take the stage in Los Angeles. AFP via Getty Images Oscars 2022 hosts Amy Schumer, Wanda Sykes and Regina Hall take the stage in Los Angeles. AFP via Getty Images

What you need to know:

Best Picture

By Eric Hegedus

WINNER: “CODA”
“Belfast”
“Don’t Look Up”
“Drive My Car”
“Dune”
“King Richard”
“Licorice Pizza”
“Nightmare Alley”
“The Power of the Dog”
“West Side Story”

Actress in a Leading Role

By Eric Hegedus

WINNER: Jessica Chastain, “The Eyes of Tammy Faye”
Olivia Colman, “The Lost Daughter”
Penelope Cruz, “Parallel Mothers”
Nicole Kidman, “Being the Ricardos”
Kristen Stewart, “Spencer”

Jessica Chastain won Best Actress in a Leading Role for “The Eyes of Tammy Faye” and launched into a heartfelt speech about moving past “hopelessness” in the world. She noted that suicide is a leading cause of death in the United States, saying it has touched many, “especially” in the LGBTQ community. “You are unconditionally loved for the uniqueness that is you,” she asserted.

Will Smith: 'I apologize to the Academy'

By Eric Hegedus
Will Smith (R) hits at Chris Rock as Rock spoke on stage during the 94th Academy Awards in Hollywood
Will Smith (right) hits at Chris Rock as Rock spoke on stage during the 94th Academy Awards in Hollywood. Inset: Jada Pinkett Smith. REUTERS

“Richard Williams was a fierce defender of his family,” Smith said to chuckles from the audience in accepting his Best Actor statue for portraying the father of tennis legends Venus and Serena Williams. “In this time in my life, in this moment, I am overwhelmed by what God is calling on me to do and be in this world. Making this film, I got to protect Aunjanue Ellis, who was one of the most strongest, most delicate people I ever met. I got to protect Saniyya (Sidney) and Demi (Singleton), the two actresses that played Venus and Serena. I’m being called on in my life to love people and to protect people and to be a river to my people."

From there, Smith alluded to the shocking earlier incident in which he went to the stage and seemingly attacked Chris Rock for joking about his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith.

"I know to do what we do you gotta be able to take abuse, you gotta be able to have people talk crazy about you. In this business you gotta be able to have people disrespecting you. And you gotta smile and pretend that that’s OK. … Denzel (Washington) said to me at the highest moment, be careful — that’s when the devil comes for you," continued a tearful, choked-up Smith.

"It’s like, I want to be a vessel for love. I want to say thank you to Venus and Serena and the entire Williams family for entrusting me with your story. That’s what I want to do. I want to be an ambassador of that kind of love and care and concern."

He then offered an apology the Academy and other honorees.

"I want to apologize to the Academy. I want to apologize to all of my fellow nominees. This is a beautiful moment and I’m not crying for winning an award. It’s not about winning an award for me; it’s about being able to shine a light on all of the people … Art imitates life; I looked like the crazy father, just like they said about Richard Williams. But love will make you do crazy things. … Being able to love and care for my mother, my family, my wife … thank you for this honor, thank you for this moment.

"Thank you; hoping the Academy invites me back.”

Actor in a Leading Role

By Eric Hegedus
A tearful Will Smith accepts his Actor in a Leading Role Oscar for the film "King Richard."
A tearful Will Smith accepts his Actor in a Leading Role Oscar for the film "King Richard." Getty Images

WINNER: Will Smith, “King Richard”
Javier Bardem, “Being the Ricardos”
Benedict Cumberbatch, “The Power of the Dog”
Andrew Garfield, “Tick, Tick… Boom!”
Denzel Washington, “The Tragedy of Macbeth”

Best Director

By Eric Hegedus
Jane Campion is the third woman to take home the Oscar for Best Director.
Jane Campion is the third woman to take home the Oscar for Best Director. Getty Images

WINNER: Jane Campion, “The Power of the Dog”
Kenneth Branagh, “Belfast”
Ryusuke Hamaguchi, “Drive My Car”
Paul Thomas Anderson, “Licorice Pizza”
Steven Spielberg, “West Side Story”

Jane Campion was the second woman in a row to win Best Director. Chloé Zhao won in 2021 for “Nomadland.”

He came so close

By Eric Hegedus

Sister and brother musicians Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell scooped up the Best Original Song for “No Time to Die” from the James Bond film of the same title. Among the people they bested for the honor: Lin-Manuel Miranda, who was in the running for “Dos Oruguitas” from the film “Encanto.” If he had won, Miranda would have become the 17th performer to reach EGOT status — in other words, winning all four big industry awards that include an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar and a Tony.

Best Original Song

By Eric Hegedus

WINNER: “No Time To Die” from “No Time To Die,” Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell

“Be Alive” from “King Richard,” DIXSON and Beyoncé Knowles-Carter
“Dos Oruguitas” from “Encanto,” Lin-Manuel Miranda
“Down To Joy” from “Belfast,” Van Morrison
“Somehow You Do” from “Four Good Days,” Diane Warren

A tribute to Betty White

By Eric Hegedus
Jamie Lee Curtis cuddles up to a pup during her tribute to late actress and animal rights activist Betty White.
Jamie Lee Curtis cuddles up to a pup during her tribute to late actress and animal rights activist Betty White. Getty Images

During the In Memorium segment, “Halloween” legend Jamie Lee Curtis, 63, paid tribute to late, beloved comedy icon and animal rights activist Betty White, who died in December at age 99. She would have turned 100 on Jan. 17, 2022. In White’s honor, Curtis also hit the Oscars red carpet wearing a sustainable Stella McCartney dress that used non-animal materials.

Well, that went sideways

By Eric Hegedus
Chris Rock and Will Smith are seen in an apparent tussle onstage at the Oscars.
Chris Rock and Will Smith are seen in an apparent tussle onstage at the Oscars. Getty Images

In a shocking, show-stopping moment, Best Documentary presenter Chris Rock zeroed in on Will Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, joking that he was looking forward to “G.I. Jane 2,” an apparent reference to her shaved head. “Can’t wait to see it,” Rock said. However, her husband Will then sauntered onto the stage and apparently punched Rock — and seemingly not in a playful way. The ceremony’s audio feed then cut — at least in the United States — as Will shouted something to Rock. However, according to BuzzFeed reporter David Mack, the audio was not cut in Australia and Will could reportedly be heard shouting, “Keep my wife’s name out of your f–king mouth!” 

A stunned Rock could only respond: “That was the greatest night in the history of television.”

Best Documentary

By Eric Hegedus

WINNER: “Summer of Soul”
“Ascension”
“Attica”
“Flee”
“Writing with Fire”

'Juno' reunion

By Eric Hegedus
"Juno" stars Jennifer Garner, Elliot Page, and J.K. Simmons speak onstage during the 94th Annual Academy Awards.
"Juno" stars Jennifer Garner, Elliot Page and J.K. Simmons speak onstage during the 94th Academy Awards. Getty Images

Jennifer Garner, Elliot Page and J.K. Simmons had a mini-reunion to commemorate their 2007 Oscar-winning film “Juno.” The film documented the life of a young person faced with an unplanned pregnancy, played by Page in a career-catapulting role. In 2020, at age 34, Page came out as transgender; he plans to publish a memoir, "Pageboy," next year. 

Best Adapted Screenplay

By Eric Hegedus
Sian Heder accepts the award for Best Adapted Screenplay for "CODA" at the 2022 Oscars.
Sian Heder accepts the award for Best Adapted Screenplay for "CODA" at the 2022 Oscars. AFP via Getty Images

WINNER: “CODA”
“Drive My Car”
“Dune”
“The Lost Daughter”
“The Power of the Dog”

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