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Photos: Will Smith slaps Chris Rock on Oscars stage, plus more scenes from the 2022 Academy Awards
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Photos: Will Smith slaps Chris Rock on Oscars stage, plus more scenes from the 2022 Academy Awards

From the Oscars buzz, the amusement park death of a 14-year-old, and Taylor Hawkins' death: top stories from the past week series
  • Associated Press
  • Mar 28, 2022
  • Mar 28, 2022 Updated Mar 5, 2023
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See 35 images from the 94th Academy Awards, including Will Smith's altercation with Chris Rock, memorable performances and "CODA's" big win.

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Hosts Amy Schumer, from left, Wanda Sykes, and Regina Hall appear on stage at the Oscars on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Chris Pizzello
94th Academy Awards - Show

Daniel Kaluuya, left, and H.E.R. present the award for best performance by an actress in a supporting role at the Oscars on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Chris Pizzello
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Ariana DeBose reacts in the audience as she is announced winner for best performance by an actress in a supporting role for "West Side Story" at the Oscars on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Chris Pizzello
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Ariana DeBose accepts the award for best performance by an actress in a supporting role for "West Side Story" at the Oscars on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Chris Pizzello
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Host Regina Hall speaks at the Oscars on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Chris Pizzello
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Wesley Snipes, from left, Rosie Perez and Woody Harrelson present the award for best cinematography at the Oscars on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Chris Pizzello
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Sebastian Yatra performs "Dos Oruguitas" from "Encanto" at the Oscars on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Chris Pizzello
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Sebastian Yatra performs "Dos Oruguitas" from "Encanto" at the Oscars on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Chris Pizzello
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Sheila E. performs at the Oscars on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Chris Pizzello
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Youn Yuh-jung, right, presents Troy Kotsur with the award for best performance by an actor in a supporting role for "CODA" at the Oscars on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Chris Pizzello
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Becky G, left, and Luis Fonsi perform "We Don't Talk About Bruno" from "Encanto" at the Oscars on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Chris Pizzello
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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 on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Chris Pizzello
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Amy Schumer appears on stage dressed as Spider-Man during a skit at the Oscars on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Chris Pizzello
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Sian Heder, right, signs "I really love you" as she accepts the award for best adapted screenplay for "CODA" at the Oscars on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Chris Pizzello
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Billie Eilish performs "No Time To Die" from "No Time To Die" at the Oscars on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Chris Pizzello
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Chris Rock presents the award for best documentary feature at the Oscars on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Chris Pizzello
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Will Smith, right, hits presenter Chris Rock on stage while presenting the award for best documentary feature at the Oscars on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Chris Pizzello
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presenter Chris Rock, left, reacts after being hit on stage by Will Smith while presenting the award for best documentary feature at the Oscars on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Chris Pizzello
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Bradley Cooper, left, and Will Smith appear in the audience at the Oscars on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Chris Pizzello
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Al Pacino, from left, Francis Ford Coppola and Robert De Niro appear on stage during a "Godfather" reunion at the Oscars on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Chris Pizzello
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Jamie Lee Curtis holds a puppy in honor of Betty White during an In Memoriam tribute at the Oscars on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Chris Pizzello
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Jamie Lee Curtis holds a puppy on stage in honor of Betty White during an In Memoriam tribute at the Oscars on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Chris Pizzello
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Jada Pinkett Smith, left, and Will Smith appear in the audience at the Oscars on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Chris Pizzello
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Billie Eilish, right, and Finneas O'Connell accept the award for best original song for "No Time To Die" from "No Time To Die" at the Oscars on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Chris Pizzello
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Jane Campion accepts the award for best director for "The Power of the Dog" at the Oscars on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Chris Pizzello
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Will Smith accepts the award for best performance by an actor in a leading role for "King Richard" at the Oscars on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Chris Pizzello
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Will Smith cries as he accepts the award for best performance by an actor in a leading role for "King Richard" at the Oscars on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Chris Pizzello
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Uma Thurman, from left, Samuel L. Jackson and John Travolta present the award for best performance by an actor in a leading role at the Oscars on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Chris Pizzello
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Mila Kunis introduces a performance by Reba McEntire at the Oscars on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Chris Pizzello
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Reba McEntire performs "Somehow You Do" from "Four Good Days" at the Oscars on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Chris Pizzello
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Jessica Chastain accepts the award for best performance by an actress in a leading role for "The Eyes of Tammy Faye" at the Oscars on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Chris Pizzello
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Lady Gaga, left, and Liza Minnelli present the award for best picture at the Oscars on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Chris Pizzello
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The cast and crew of "CODA" accept the award for best picture at the Oscars on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Chris Pizzello
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Emilia Jones, from left, Daniel Durant, Sian Heder, Marlee Matlin and Eugenio Derbez appear on stage to accept the award for best picture for "CODA" at the Oscars on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Chris Pizzello
94th Academy Awards - Show

Hosts Regina Hall, from left, Amy Schumer and Wanda Sykes appear on stage in pajamas at the end of the Oscars on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Chris Pizzello
In this Series

Oscars buzz, the amusement park death of a 14-year-old, and Taylor Hawkins' death: top stories from the past week

  • Updated Mar 17, 2023
    Red carpet photos from the 94th Academy Awards
  • Updated May 5, 2022
    Will Smith apologizes to Chris Rock for slapping him on Oscars stage
  • Updated May 5, 2022
    Oscars: Will Smith wins after slugging Chris Rock. Get all the highlights.
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