Coda wins best picture at Oscars after Will Smith slaps and swears at Chris Rock – Oscars 2022 live! , Film

And here’s a look back at some of the funniest, strangest and tensest quotes of the night:

And here’s a bit more background on the Rock/Smith beef

Some of the notable records and victories of the night in summary:

• Ariana DeBose became the first openly queer woman of color to win an acting Oscar and only the second latina actor
• Jane Campion became only the third female winner of best director
• Troy Kotsur became the first deaf male winner of an acting Oscar and only the second deaf acting winner
• Billie Elish became the first Oscar winner who was born in the 21st century
• Coda became the first streaming film to win best picture

An update here on LAPD involvement which, unsurprisingly, suggests that this isn’t progressing as a crime:

Smith was then calmed down by Denzel Washington and Tyler Perry. During his tearful towards the Academy, and likened himself to Richard Williams, as someone who also protects the women in his life.

Here’s more:

A slight overreaction here?