Chris Rock and Will Smith looked well-dressed tonight at the 2022 Oscars at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles.
Rock arrived on stage in a blue velvet tuxedo jacket and matching pants to present the award for Best Documentary. Paired with a white suit, black bow tie and shiny black brogues, the comedian’s look was both dapper and part of classic evening dress codes.
Chris Rock and Will Smith onstage during the 94th Academy Awards held at the Dolby Theater at Hollywood & Highland Center on March 27, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. CREDIT: Christopher Polk for Variety
Smith was also dressed in a black 3-piece Dolce and Gabbana suit, with a matching tuxedo jacket and waistcoat, over a white shirt. Rounding out his ensemble are sparkling tie jewelry from Cartier.
However, the evening took a turn for the worse once Rock made a joke at Jada Pinkett-Smith’s expense about her hair – not keeping her alopecia diagnosis in mind. Smith arrived on stage and quickly slapped Rock in the face, creating one of the most viral moments of the night. The occasion drew plenty of reactions from famous members of the public, which have now gone viral – especially those of Lupita Nyong’o, Beyoncé and Nicole Kidman.
Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith at the 94th Academy Awards held at the Dolby Theater at Hollywood & Highland Center on March 27, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. CREDIT: Christopher Polk for Variety
Shortly after, Smith won the Best Actor Oscar for his portrayal of Richard Williams – father of superstar tennis players Serena and Venus Williams – in the drama ‘King Richard’. During his acceptance speech, Smith stressed the importance of protecting loved ones, thanked the Williams family and apologized to those in attendance — as well as the Academy — for the previous moment with Rock.
Chris Rock and Will Smith onstage during the 94th Academy Awards held at the Dolby Theater at Hollywood & Highland Center on March 27, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. CREDIT: Christopher Polk for Variety
Chris Rock presents the award for “Best Documentary” during the 94th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles on March 27, 2022. CREDIT: Christopher Polk for Variety
“I am overwhelmed with what God is calling me to be and do in this world…I am called in my life to love people, to protect them, and to be a river to my people,” Smith said. “It’s not about winning an award for me, it’s about being able to put the spotlight on everyone… the whole cast and crew of King Richard and Venus and Serena and the whole Williams family Art imitates life I look like a crazy dad, like they said about Richard Williams, but love will make you do crazy things.
Will Smith accepts his Best Actor award for ‘King Richard’ at the 94th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles on March 27, 2022. CREDIT: Christopher Polk for Variety
the Oscars 2022 – also known as the Oscars – celebrate the best talent in the film industry. This year’s event, which will be held at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles, will be hosted by Amy Schumer, Regina Hall and Wanda Sykes. Topping the nominations is Jane Campion’s ‘The Power of the Dog’, along with ‘Dune’, ‘Belfast’, ‘King Richard’ and ‘West Side Story’.
The event’s nominees include a range of Hollywood’s biggest stars, including Kristen Stewart, Andrew Garfield, Kirsten Dunst and many more. The evening ends with a series of similar after-parties, hosted by the Elton John AIDS Foundation, Vanity Fair and many others.
The Oscars will air at 8 p.m. ET on ABC but if you don’t have cable, you can also watch it through streaming services like Hulu+ Live TV, Fubo TVand YouTube Television.
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