The comedian, who co-hosted the now infamous 94th Academy Awards, believed her friend Chris Rock “handled it like a pro.”
Oscars 2022: Host Amy Schumer on Will Smith Slap Incident: “Still Triggered and Traumatized”
Oscars 2022: Backstage as the Will Smith Incident Occurred
During the first commercial break after the incident, Smith went into a corner of the room with Denzel Washington and Tyler Perry, who consoled him and advised to brush the incident off his shoulders, each literally making the physical gesture on a different shoulder of Smith’s.
Oscars 2022: Show’s Telecast Rebounds From Historic Lows, but Still Disappointing
ABC’s broadcast of the Oscars drew 13.73 million viewers and a 2.9 rating among adults 18-49, based on fast national ratings from Nielsen.
Oscar 2022: Will Smith, Best Actor–King Richard (Show’s Emotional Highlight)
I want to be a vessel for love. I want to say, Thank you to Venus and Serena and the entire Williams family for trusting me with your story.
Oscar 2022: Belfast, Kenneth Branagh–Best Original Screenplauy
After landing nominations for best picture and best original screenplay this year for Belfast (he was also nominated for best director), Branagh became the first person to be nominated for seven different individual Oscar categories in total over his career







