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, 10:13 PM EDT

Cast of 'Encanto' performs 'We Don’t Talk About Bruno' with surprise guests

Cast members from the Oscar-winning animated film “Encanto” performed a show-stopping version of the viral hit song “We Don’t Talk About Bruno.”

Becky G, Megan Thee Stallion, and Luis Fonsi perform onstage during the 94th Annual Academy Awards at Dolby Theatre, March 27, 2022 in Hollywood, Calif.
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Joining the actors and actresses from the film were Megan Thee Stallion, Luis Fonsi and Becky G.

While “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” was not nominated in the best original song category, another song from the Disney film, “Dos Oruguitas,” is up for the award.

-ABC News’ Carson Blackwelder

Mar 27, 2022, 9:57 PM EDT

Mila Kunis pays tribute to Ukraine

Actress Mila Kunis paid tribute to Ukraine at the Oscars.

Kunis, who was introducing Reba McEntire for her performance for “Somehow You Do” from “Four Good Days,” said, “Recent global events have left many of us feeling gutted.”

Mila Kunis speaks onstage during the 94th Annual Academy Awards at Dolby Theatre on March 27, 2022 in Hollywood, Calif.
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She went on, “Yet when you witness the strength and dignity of those facing such devastation, it’s impossible to not be moved by their resilience. One cannot help but be in awe of those who find the strength to keep fighting through unimaginable darkness.”

After McEntire’s performance, the Academy held a moment of silence to show their support for the people of Ukraine currently facing “invasion, conflict and prejudice within their own borders.”

Kunis and her husband, Ashton Kutcher, recently reached their $30 million goal to help Ukrainians amid the conflict.

Mar 27, 2022, 9:45 PM EDT

Troy Kotsur makes history with Oscar win

The “CODA” actor won the Academy Award for best supporting actor for his performance in the Sian Heder-directed film.

Troy Kotsur accepts the Actor in a Supporting Role award for "CODA" from Youn Yuh-jung onstage during the 94th Annual Academy Awards at Dolby Theatre on March 27, 2022 in Hollywood, Calif.
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With the win, he became the first deaf man to win an Academy Award for acting; his “CODA” co-star Marlee Matlin became the first deaf performer to be nominated for and win an Oscar in 1987.

While accepting the award, Kotsur shared, “This is amazing to be here on this journey. I can’t believe I’m here. thank you so much to all members of the Academy for recognizing my work.”

“It’s really amazing that our film, ‘CODA’ has reached out worldwide,” he added. “I just wanted to say that this is dedicated to the deaf community, the C.O.D.A. community and the disabled community. This is our moment.”

After his win, many in the audience signed his applause.

Mar 27, 2022, 9:17 PM EDT

‘Encanto’ wins best animated feature film

Disney film “Encanto” wins the Oscar for best animated feature film.

“I’m so proud to be part of a film that puts diverse characters front and center,” “Encanto” producer Yvett Merino said.

PHOTO: Mirabel and Bruno are picture in a scene from "Encanto," a movie about an extraordinary family with magical gifts. Voiced by John Leguizamo, Bruno has been estranged from the family for as long as Mirabel (voice of Stephanie Beatriz) can remember.
Mirabel and Bruno are picture in a scene from "Encanto," a movie about an extraordinary family with magical gifts. Voiced by John Leguizamo, Bruno has been estranged from the Madrigal family for as long as Mirabel (voice of Stephanie Beatriz) can remember.
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The film is also nominated for best original song and was nominated for best original score.

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