It’s simply not awards season without a little bit of drama. If you put a bunch of actors and producers in a room, get them dressed up in their finest outfits, and award them for their accomplishments, something unexpected is bound to happen. Add onto this that stans are watching and ready to turn any perceived slight or snub into a viral moment, and events like the Academy Awards end up as likely to generate fan anger as they are celebration.
This year’s ceremony didn’t have anything quite as dramatic as Will Smith slapping Chris Rock on stage in 2022, but there were a few moments that caught viewers’ attention.