So, what happened at the 2022 Oscars? There were controversies and never-before seen events at this year’s Academy Awards Ceremony that featured movies released in 2021. We are listing the category winners and links to the controversial matters. You can decide for yourself.
The Facts
The 94th Annual Academy Awards
Location: Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood
Date: March 27, 2022
Hosts: Regina Hall, Amy Schumer and Wanda Sykes
Winners
[This list ranks the movies that had the largest number of awards first}
Best Music (Original Score): Dune
Best Visual Effects: Dune
Best Cinematography: Dune
Best Film Editing: Dune
Best Production Design: Dune
Best Sound: Dune
Best Picture: CODA
Best Supporting Actor: Troy Kotsur, CODA
Best Writing (Adapted Screenplay): CODA
Best Actress: Jessica Chastain, The Eyes of Tammy Faye
Best Makeup and Hairstyling: The Eyes of Tammy Faye
Best Documentary Feature: Summer of Soul
Best Short Film (Live Action): Summer of Soul
Best Actor: Will Smith, King Richard
Best Supporting Actress: Ariana DeBose, West Side Story
Best Music (Original Song): No Time to Die, Billie Eilish, FINNEAS
Best Animated Feature: Encanto
Best Director: Jane Campion, The Power of the Dog
Best International Feature Film: Drive My Car
Best Documentary [Short Subject]: The Queen of Basketball
Live Action Short Film: The Long Goodbye
Best Writing (Original Screenplay): Belfast
Best Animated Short Film: The Windshield Wiper
Best Costume Design: Cruella
The Controversies:
Will Smith slaps Chris Rock. This is what happened.Here’s one article about the response. The matter is still being discussed almost one month after the Award Ceremony.
Liza Minnelli enters stage on wheelchair despite her request not to be. This is a video about it. Read article here.
