Jane Campion became just the third woman in nine decades to win best director on Sunday at an Academy Awards celebration that was disrupted when nominee Will Smith slapped presenter Chris Rock onstage over a joke about the actor's wife.
Hollywood's most prestigious awards ceremony returned to all-out glitz at the Dolby Theatre after pandemic restrictions limited the event last year.
The mood was mostly upbeat until Smith unexpectedly strode onto the stage after Rock made fun of the hairstyle of Smith's wife Jada Pinkett Smith.Smith, who is nominated for best actor forBut the theatre turned sombre moments later when Smith, back in his seat, shouted back, “Keep my wife's name out of your f**king mouth.” Smith's comment was silenced during the live US broadcast on Walt Disney Co's ABC.
"Richard Williams was a fierce defender of his family," Smith said. And the last thing he said before he took his seat was:"I hope the Academy invites me back."Power of the Dog.Troy Kotsur was named best supporting actor for his role inan acronym for “child of deaf adults.” Kotsur played Frank Rossi, the father of a teenager who struggles to help her family's fishing business while pursuing her own aspirations in music.
“This is amazing to be here on this journey. I cannot believe I am here,” Kotsur said in a heartfelt speech delivered in sign language as he accepted the supporting actor honour.community and the disabled community. This is our moment,” he added.co-star Marlee Matlin. She won best actress for her role in 1986 romantic drama
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