What just happened in the Oscars?

What just happened in the Oscars? Watch the top moments from the 2022 Oscars in 4 minutes “CODA” was crowned best picture, taking home the top honor of the night. Ariana DeBose made history as first Afro Latina, openly queer actor of color to win Oscar. Will Smith appeared to hit Chris Rock onstage over a joke about his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith.

Watch the top moments from the 2022 Oscars in 4 minutes

“CODA” was crowned best picture, taking home the top honor of the night. Ariana DeBose made history as first Afro Latina, openly queer actor of color to win Oscar. Will Smith appeared to hit Chris Rock onstage over a joke about his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith.

What did Will Smith say at the Oscars?

During the ceremony on Sunday, Rock made a joke at the expense of Jada Pinkett Smith, Smith’s wife. Smith strode onto the stage, struck Rock across the face and returned to his front-row seat, where he twice yelled, “Keep my wife’s name out your f—ing mouth.”

Who was the first black person to host the Oscars?

Hattie McDaniel
McDaniel in 1939
Born June 10, 1893 Wichita, Kansas, U.S.
Died October 26, 1952 (aged 59) Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Resting place Angelus-Rosedale Cemetery

Who was the last Oscars host?

The last entertainer to host the Academy Awards was ABC late-night host Jimmy Kimmel, back in 2018. The Academy Awards are returning to tradition.

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Who hosted most Oscars?

Iconic entertainer Bob Hope rules from the top of the heap, hosting the Oscars a record 19 times from 1940 to 1978.