Oscars 2022 recap: 'CODA' wins best picture, Will Smith wins best actor

Here is a full timeline of everything that occurred at the 94th Academy Awards.

Last Updated: March 28, 2022, 9:52 AM EDT

The 2022 Oscars have come to a close.

"CODA" was the big winner of the night, taking home the Academy Award for best picture, while Jessica Chastain and Will Smith won best actress and actor in a leading role.

Winners who made history Sunday night included "The Power of the Dog" director Jane Campion, who became the third woman to win best director, and Troy Kotsur, who became the first deaf man to win an Academy Award for acting.

Much of the night’s attention will undoubtedly be on Smith after a confrontation with Chris Rock on stage after the comedian said made a joke about Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett Smith.

See our full winners list here.

Latest updates

Here is how the night unfolded.
Mar 27, 2022, 5:59 PM EDT

Jamie Lee Curtis to pay tribute to Betty White

Actress Jamie Lee Curtis, told ABC News that she will be presenting a tribute to Betty White during the show. Curtis, who is wearing a Stella McCartney gown, said she chose a McCartney dress because the designer is an animal rights activist just like White.

Jamie Lee Curtis wearing Stella McCartney holds a ribbon supporting refugees as she poses on the red carpet during the Oscars arrivals at the 94th Academy Awards in Hollywood, Calif., March 27, 2022.
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Mar 27, 2022, 5:34 PM EDT

Reba McEntire gets ready for the Oscars

Reba McEntire is getting ready for the 94th Academy Awards. The country singer will perform “Somehow You Do” from “Four Good Days,” written by 13-time Academy Award nominee, Diane Warren, who’s yet to take home the trophy.

Mar 27, 2022, 4:21 PM EDT

Lin-Manuel Miranda to miss Oscars after wife tests positive for COVID

Lin-Manuel Miranda is missing the Oscars after his wife tested positive for COVID-19. Miranda said he has tested negative.

The director, writer and musician is in pursuit of an EGOT -- an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony -- at Sunday's awards ceremony.

Miranda, 42, is nominated for best song for the musical number "Dos Oruguitas" from the Disney animated movie "Encanto." Miranda already has two Emmys Awards, three Grammy Awards and three Tony Awards.

Mar 27, 2022, 4:21 PM EDT

All eyes on Lin-Manuel Miranda, Troy Kotsur for potential historic wins

Lin-Manuel Miranda is one step closer to achieving EGOT status after earning an Oscar nomination in the best original song category for “Dos Oruguitas” in the film, “Encanto.” Earlier this month, the “Hamilton” creator said he finds the honor "thrilling and intimidating," calling everyone who has ever earned an EGOT “pretty amazing.”

In this Nov. 17, 2021, file photo, Lin-Manuel Miranda attends the New York premiere of Disney's Encanto, in New York.
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"CODA" Actor Troy Kotsur could also make history tonight. He is up for best supporting actor for his performance in the film and could become the first deaf man to earn an acting Oscar with the win. He told ABC News last month that he is “extremely honored" to be nominated.

He has already made history at several other award shows this season, including the Critics Choice Awards, BAFTAs and the SAG Awards.

See more potential historic wins here.

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