Oscars 2022 live updates: Highlights of the 94th Academy Awards

Quite unsurprisingly, social media was filled up with memes in no time right after Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the stage of the Oscars 2022 awarding ceremony.

After winning the best actor award for King Richard, Smith in his acceptance speech has apologized to the Academy and fellow nominees—but didn't directly address Rock.

The 2022 Oscars just became the talk of the town after Will Smith slapped Chris Rock onstage when the comedian joked about the hair loss of his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith.

Moments after the commotion, Smith apologized to the Academy during his acceptance speech for his Best Actor win, while Rock reportedly declined to file a police report.

CODA made history after being the first movie from a streaming services to win best picture at the Oscars.

Hosted by A-list actresses Regina Hall, Amy Schumer, and Wanda Sykes, the 94^th Academy Awards was held on Monday, March 28 (Philippine time) at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles, United States, honoring some of the best actors and films that were released in 2021. 

Will Smith bagged the award for Best Actor at the 2022 Oscars for his portrayal of Richard Williams in King Richard.

In his acceptance speech, he apologized to the Academy and his fellow nominees after slapping actor Chris Rock onstage, who made fun of his wife Jada Pinkett-Smith. 

“Richard Williams was a fierce defender of his family. 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," he began.

“Art imitates life. I look like the crazy father, just like they said about Richard Wiliams, but love will make you do crazy things."

"I hope the Academy invites me back," he added.

BTS made a surprise appearance at the Oscars 2022 and talked about their favorite film musical moments. 

Jimin said he likes Coco, which RM called a “real masterpiece.” 

J-Hope, who expressed his love for Disney movies, referred to Aladdin as one of his favorites. RM also gave a shoutout to the same film.

“Disney movies stimulate emotions well,” added Jin.

With a sprinkle of magical realism and catchy tunes by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Disney again claimed Oscars gold for best animated film Monday, March 28 (Philippine time) with Encanto, a colorful celebration of Colombian culture and the importance of family.

The film defeated a diverse field—Afghan refugee documentary Flee, Pixar's Italy-set coming-of-age tale Luca, futuristic family comedy The Mitchells vs. the Machines, and Disney's fantasy adventure Raya and the Last Dragon.

Will Smith has appeared to have hit Chris Rock after the comedian made a joke about the actor’s wife Jada Pinkett-Smith.

Rock commented about Jada's hair and joked that she was going to star in a G.I. Jane sequel.

Footage showed Smith walking ontage toward Chris where he appeared to have slapped the comedian in the face.

Afterwards, Smith returned to his seat and was heard cursing Rock “Keep my wife’s name out of your mouth.”

Hollywood's brightest stars hit the Oscars red carpet in high style on a spectacular sunny day in Los Angeles, as the movie industry celebrated the year in films and the A-listers brought their fashion game to the Dolby Theatre.

Red was the standout color of the night, sequins were plentiful and the men of Tinseltown once again did not disappoint, with some daring color choices—and Dune star Timothee Chalamet deciding a shirt wasn't strictly necessary.