Clockwise from top left, winners Ariana DeBose, Troy Kotsur and Jessica Chastain; Chris Rock and Will Smith; hosts Amy Schumer, Wanda Sykes and Regina Hall; Billie Eilish and Finneas O'Connell. (Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP; AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
The Oscars ceremony is no stranger to big moments overshadowing the night's wins. Sunday night's show was no different, as best actor nominee Will Smith stormed the stage to slap presenter Chris Rock after the comedian made a joke about Smith's wife, Jada Pinkett Smith.
The audience and viewers were left in shock at the incident, with many believing it was a staged skit. Later in the night, Will Smith went on to win the Best Actor award, his first Oscar win ever, and tearfully apologized to the Academy for his violent behavior.
Aside from the slap heard around the world, the ceremony was filled with some beautiful moments as Hollywood gathered together in what seemingly felt like "back to normal" for the first time post-pandemic. Among these highlights was the Academy reuniting the casts of "Juno," "White Men Can't Jump" and "The Godfather," as well as live performances by the Best Song nominees including Billie Eilish for "No Time To Die" and Becky G, Megan Thee Stallion and Luis Fonsi for "Encanto."
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In addition, Jane Campion took home her first statue for Best Director for her work on "The Power of the Dog," marking the third win for a female director. Campion also made history being the first female ever to be nominated twice in the directing category. Ariana DeBose took home the Best Supporting Actress win for her role as Anita in "West Side Story (2021)," following in the footsteps of Rita Moreno, who snagged the statue for her work in the same role for the original film.
Whether you missed the ceremony or just want to relieve it again, check out photos of the winners and best moments of the 94th Academy Awards below.
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Best Picture
The cast and crew of "CODA" accept the award for Best Picture at the Oscars. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Best Actor in a Leading Role
Will Smith receives the Oscar for Best Actor in a leading role for his work in "King Richard." (Foto AP/Chris Pizzello)
Best Actress in a Leading Role
Jessica Chastain accepts the award for best performance by an actress in a leading role for "The Eyes of Tammy Faye." (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Best Director
Jane Campion accepts the award for Best Director for "The Power of the Dog" at the Oscars. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Best Actor in a Supporting Role
Youn Yuh-jung (right) reacts after presenting Troy Kotsur with the award for best performance by an actor in a supporting role for "CODA." (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Best Actress in a Supporting Role
Ariana DeBose accepts the award for best performance by an actress in a supporting role for "West Side Story." (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)Best Original Screenplay Kenneth Branagh accepts the award for best original screenplay for "Belfast." (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Best Original Song
Billie Eilish (right) and brother Finneas O'Connell accept the award for Best Original Song for "No Time To Die" from "No Time To Die." (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Best Adapted Screenplay
Sian Heder (right) signs "I really love you" as she accepts the award for Best Adapted Screenplay for "CODA." (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Best International Feature Film
Ryusuke Hamaguchi accepts the award for "Drive My Car," from Japan, for Best International Feature Film at the Oscars. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Best Sound
The team from "Dune" accepts the award for Best Sound at the Oscars on Sunday. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
In addition to all of the emotional wins during Sunday night's ceremony, there were some tender moments as well as some flat-out shocking ones. Take a look below at highlights from the Academy Awards.
Becky G (left) and Luis Fonsi perform "We Don't Talk About Bruno" from "Encanto" at the Oscars. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)Hosts Wanda Sykes (left) and Regina Hall appear on stage dressed as a characters from "King Richard" and "The Eyes of Tammy Faye," during a skit at the Oscars. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)Will Smith (right) hits presenter Chris Rock on stage while Rock was presenting the award for Best Documentary Feature at the Oscars. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)Presenter Chris Rock (left) reacts after being hit on stage by Will Smith at the Oscars. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)Sean Combs (from left), Will Smith and Tyler Perry appear in the audience at the Oscars. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)Josh Brolin (left) and Jason Momoa present the award for Best Sound. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)Hosts Amy Schumer (from left), Wanda Sykes and Regina Hall appear on stage at the Oscars. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)Nicole Kidman arrives at the Oscars. Looking on in background is husband Keith Urban. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)Rita Moreno (left) and Ariana DeBose arrive at the Oscars. Looking on in the background is Steven Spielberg. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)Este Haim (from left), Alana Haim, and Danielle Haim arrive at the Oscars. (AP Photo/John Locher)Jessica Chastain reacts as the team from "The Eyes of Tammy Faye" accepts the award for Best Makeup and Hairstyling. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)Billie Eilish performs "No Time To Die" from "No Time To Die" at the Oscars. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)Amy Forsyth, from left, Daniel Durant, Eugenio Derbez, Emilia Jones, Marlee Matlin and Troy Kotsur, winner of the award for best performance by an actor in a leading role for "CODA," attend the Governors Ball after the Oscars. (AP Photo/John Locher)
