Will Smith was asked to leave the Oscars but refused, the Academy says
"Mr. Smith's actions at the 94th Oscars were a deeply shocking, traumatic event to witness in-person and on television," the Academy said in a statement Wednesday.
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"Mr. Smith's actions at the 94th Oscars were a deeply shocking, traumatic event to witness in-person and on television," the Academy said in a statement Wednesday.
Unlike "Parasite," these critically acclaimed movies were denied the highest honor in the biz. Did the Academy get it wrong?
"I would like to publicly apologize to you, Chris," Smith wrote on social media. "I was out of line and I was wrong."
Will Smith took home the award for best actor shortly after a shocking moment when he appeared to slap Chris Rock across the face.
About 30 minutes later, Will Smith won the Oscar for Best Actor.
His costar in the film, Marlee Matlin, was the first Deaf actor to ever win an Oscar, winning in 1987 for "Children of a Lesser God."
The actress won Best Supporting Actress for her performance in Steven Spielberg's version of "West Side Story."
After two years away, Queen Bey returned in a big way by performing "Be Alive," which was nominated for best original song.
From Zoë Kravitz to Venus Williams, here's who showed up in a big way.
Everyone, it seems, is angry at the Academy Awards, and for many reasons - which, says our film critic, might make this year's Oscar ceremony the most freakishly riveting yet. Check out his predictions.
Francis Ford Coppola, Robert Duvall, James Caan and Talia Shire recall the making of the Hollywood classic about a mob family that forever changed how we look at movies.
The silent-film star, writer and director of some of the greatest comedy films ever made, whose artistic ingenuity, stunts, and innovations inspire filmmakers to this day, is now the subject of two new biographies and an upcoming film.
Seventy years ago, the film regarded as perhaps the greatest Hollywood musical ever – a Technicolor love letter to Hollywood starring Gene Kelly and Debbie Reynolds – debuted.
"I'm disappointed too," Zegler said. "But that's okay. So proud of our movie."
The Oscar-winning actress says her latest film, the comic adventure "The Lost City," will be her last for a while – and she's not sure how long "a while" will be.
Preview: The Academy Award-winning actress also talks with "CBS Sunday Morning" about being a mother, and her new film, the comic adventure "The Lost City."
A Russian film director and actress are headed to the International Space Station to shoot scenes for the first movie filmed in outer space. Elizabeth Palmer speaks with a Russian film historian about the latest Russia vs. U.S. chapter of the decades old “Space Race.”
The cast of "Ghostbusters" reunites at the original FDNY firehouse in Lower Manhattan to talk about their new film and the legacy the films have had on generations. Newcomers Paul Rudd and Mckenna Grace explain how their fandom led to their involvement in the franchise.
Actor, director and writer Kenneth Branagh could make Oscars history with his highly acclaimed and highly personal new film "Belfast," which tells the story of the year his idyllic childhood was shattered by sectarian violence in his hometown. The five-time Oscar nominee joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the movie and the possibility he could make Academy Award history with it.
Actress and activist Alyssa Milano joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her new Netflix film "Brazen" and filming during the pandemic. Plus, her health journey with long-haul COVID-19 symptoms and her memories of Bob Saget.
Emmy-nominated actor Jesse Plemons plays a wealthy rancher, opposite Benedict Cumberbatch, in the Western drama "The Power of the Dog." Plemons joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss portraying a married couple with his real-life partner Kirsten Dunst.
Two-time Academy Award winner Mahershala Ali joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his lead role as Cameron in the film "Swan Song," which is out December 17 in theatres and streaming on Apple TV+.
Aunjanue Ellis, the star of "King Richard," joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her highly-acclaimed role as the mother of tennis legends Venus and Serena Williams.
Academy Award-winning writer Aaron Sorkin joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his new movie "Being the Ricardos."
"CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King sits down with Golden Globe winner Nicole Kidman to talk about her role as Lucille Ball in the new film "Being the Ricardos." Kidman had access to secret recordings to transform into character.