From Will Smith slapping to Beyonce's performance: Oscars most defining moments, see pics

Before taking the stage to accept the Best Actor trophy, Will Smith jumped on the stage to smack presenter Chris Rock in the face with an open hand and hurled abuse at the comedian for making a joke about his wife`s appearance at the 95th Oscars ceremony. 

Minutes later, when accepting the Oscar for Best Actor for his role in 'King Richard,' Smith apologized to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and his fellow nominees but not to Rock.

The episode with Rock at first appeared to be a scripted joke but turned serious when Smith shouted out, "Keep my wife`s name out of your f-------ng mouth."

Beyonce kicked off Oscar's 2022 night! The 40-year-old musician started the star-studded night with an energetic performance that was a tribute to the biopic 'King Richard'.

She performed 'Be Alive,' her Oscar-nominated track,  from Venus and Serena Williams' hometown tennis courts in Compton, California, that is miles away from Los Angeles' Dolby Theatre, where the ceremony took place.

This year, the Oscars welcomed three hosts  - Amy Schumer, Wanda Sykes and Regina Hall and they all were just hilarious. 

Penelope Cruz, 47, looked breathtaking the red carpet of the 2022 Academy Awards. The actress, who is known for her elegant looks this year wore a Chanel halter ball gown, with cut-out details and hidden pockets in the full skirt. 

Megan Thee Stallion, who was not among the nomiees or the presenter, but still she's all over the headlines for her electrifying performance on ‘We Don’t Talk About Bruno’ 

Ariana DeBose won her first Academy Award on Sunday for her supporting role as Anita in Steven Spielberg`s remake of the classic musical 'West Side Story.' Ariana made an Oscar history after becoming the first Afro-Latina openly queer person to win an acting award.