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.

ByAngeline Jane Bernabe
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.

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Here is how the night unfolded.
Mar 27, 2022, 6:23 PM EDT

Stars hit the red carpet at 94th Academy Awards

Laverne Cox, Lily James, Sebastián Yatra, Tracee Ellis Ross and more have arrived at the 2022 Oscars.

Lily James attends the 94th Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Calif., March 27, 2022.
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Tracee Ellis Ross attends the 94th Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Calif., March 27, 2022.
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Ahead of the big show, stars are showing off their glamorous looks on the red carpet. Ross is wearing a head-turning, strapless red gown by Carolina Herrera, nominated songwriter Diane Warren is sporting a bright green suit and “Pam & Tommy” star Lily James is wearing a pink gown by Versace.

While walking the carpet, Jamie Lee Curtis, who is presenting, held a blue ribbon in support of refugees.

Check out more red carpet looks here.

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.

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