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 /  28 March 2022  

#  Everything You Need To Know About The 2022 Oscars  


Last night, we stayed up late to watch all the action unfold at the 94th annual Academy Awards. Here’s everything that happened – including the SL fashion team’s pick of the red carpet looks…  


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## It Was An Explosive Evening

The morning after the Oscars, the news is usually dominated by best-dressed lists and images of delighted winners clutching their Academy awards. This year, every headline is about Will Smith. The actor – who went on to win an Oscar for best actor later in the evening – was responsible for the biggest drama of the night when he punched comedian Chris Rock on stage. The altercation followed a joke from Rock about the actor's wife Jada Pinkett Smith. Referring to her shaved head, Rock said: "Jada, can't wait for GI Jane 2." Smith got up on stage and struck Rock before returning to his seat and shouting: "Keep my wife's name out of your f\*\*\*ing mouth." Last year, Pinkett Smith revealed she had alopecia.

Later on, as Smith returned to the stage to receive his first best actor award for his role as Serena and Venus Williams’ father in *King Richard*, he gave a tearful apology to the Academy – but not to Rock. “Richard Williams was a fierce defender of his family,” he said during his acceptance speech. “I know to do what we do, you gotta be able to take abuse, you gotta be able to take people talk crazy about you, in this business, you gotta have people disrespecting you and you gotta smile and pretend that it’s okay.”

 

## It Was A Great Night For Women

Following last year’s historic win for Chloe Zhao’s *Nomadland*, last night’s ceremony saw a third female filmmaker – and the second in a row – take home best director. New Zealand/Australian director Jane Campion won the coveted award for her Netflix western *The Power of the Dog*, following in the footsteps of Zhao and 2010 winner Kathryn Bigelow, who won for *The Hurt Locker*. Elsewhere, director Sian Heder had a double win with *Coda*, a remake of French film *La Famille* *Bélier* which focuses on the only hearing member of a deaf family. The film, which was released via streaming service Apple TV+, won best picture and best adapted screenplay.

 

## The Results Were Varied

No single film dominated the winner lists this year. While *Dune*, the Timothée Chalamet-starring sci-fi thriller, went home with six awards – all in technical categories, which controversially weren’t announced as part of this year’s main ceremony – most of the other winners were spread across different films. Jessica Chastain won best actress for *The Eyes of Tammy Faye*; best supporting actress went to newcomer Ariana DeBose for *West Side Story*; best supporting actor went to Troy Kotsur for *Coda*; best original screenplay was awarded to Kenneth Branagh for *Belfast*; the best costume design winner was *Cruella*; best animated film went to Lin-Manuel Miranda’s *Encanto*; best documentary feature went to the excellent *Summer of Soul*; the best international film award was given to *Drive My Car*, a Japanese film based on a Haruki Murakami short story; and best original song went to Billie Eilish and her brother Finneas for ‘No Time To Die’.

 

## There Were A Few Surprises

While *The Power of the Dog* dominated nominations with 12 across the categories, it only went home with one award. *Coda*, meanwhile, is surely the surprise hit of the season. Not only did the film walk away with best picture, best supporting actor and best adapted screenplay, it also became the first streaming-only film to win best picture. With his win, Kotsur becomes only the second deaf actor to win an Oscar, following in the footsteps of his *Coda* co-star Marlee Matlin, who won in 1987 for *Children of a Lesser God*. “This is dedicated to the deaf community, the *Coda* community and the disabled community,” he said while receiving his award. “This is our moment.”

 

 

 

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## *Read On For SL’s Pick Of The Best Dressed…*

 

 

 

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**Who**: Demi Singleton

**Wearing**: Miu Miu

**Why We Love It**: Miu Miu’s looks this awards season have undoubtedly been a topic of conversation, but Demi’s gown is perhaps its strongest yet. Strapless and embellished in all the right places, this silky lilac fabric and form-fitting silhouette is the perfect look for the young star’s first Oscars red carpet.

 

 

 

**Who**: Zendaya

**Wearing**: Valentino Haute Couture

**Why We Love It**: Zendaya and her talented stylist Luxury Law never fail to disappoint. Serving fresh and exciting looks on every red carpet, we love this two-piece, which is something of a signature look for Zendaya. This sequined floor-length skirt and cropped fitted shirt feel extra special for the Oscars and capture the actress’s effortless yet bold style.

 

 

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**Who**: Mila Kunis

**Wearing**: Zuhair Murad Couture

**Why We Love It**: The asymmetrical detailing is a nod to one of this season’s most-loved silhouettes, detailed not only on the bodice and shoulder sash, but in the subtle draping around the waist and flowing side train. This silky pink fabric has been a popular choice this awards season, creating a romantic, feminine feel among some of the more striking looks.

 

 

 

 

**Who**: Maddie Ziegler

**Wearing**: Giambattista Valli

**Why We Love It**: From *Dance Moms* to couture gowns, this Oscars first timer’s look did not disappoint. The fitted and strapless bodice and bow detailing at both the front and back add focal points to the fabric-heavy gown, and gives it a more interesting silhouette. A simple updo is the perfect style to pair things back.

 

 

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**Who**: Suki Waterhouse

**Wearing**: Alexandre Vauthier

**Why We Love It**: It’s glam, glitzy and feather trimmed – what more could we want from an Oscars gown? The floor-length, Gatsby-esque strapless number comes with a sheer skirt, which adds a sexy element, while the dusty-pink feather trim and more modest bodice keep it elegant. We love that she boldly chose to not to wear any jewellery, allowing this great gown to shine.

 

 

 

**Who**: Lily James

**Wearing**: Versace

**Why We Love It**: From the structured bodice to the frilled lace and organza train, we love this fairy-tale inspired look. The shape is striking and feminine, with the pretty pink colour feeling more interesting and elevated when paired with this textured and embroidered fabric. With baby pink platforms and her natural locks lightly waved, this may be one of our favourite looks from the *Pam &amp; Tommy* star.

 

 

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**Who**: Caitriona Balfe

**Wearing**: Louis Vuitton

**Why We Love It**: This is a regal and polished look, which still feels contemporary thanks to its ruffle detailing. The sheer excess fabric has the potential to make the dress look weighed down and heavy, but thanks to the fresh white colour and diamond detailing, the gown is given a weightless feel. This elegant look is complemented by a Van Cleef &amp; Arpels heritage necklace.

 

 

 

**Who**: Nicole Kidman

**Wearing**: Armani Privé

**Why We Love It**: Reminiscent of her 2018 Oscars look, we love how this custom-coloured Armani Privé gown complements her tall frame. The elongating skirt shape, ruffled detailing at the waist and structured petal-style cups are all bold accents that work beautifully in this dusty blue shade. An extra dash of glamour is injected with jewels from Harry Winston, while the train and her red her lip add to the drama.

 

 

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**Who**: Dakota Johnston

**Wearing**: Gucci

**Why We Love It**: Feathers, sequins, pleats, exaggerated sleeves and a train – in theory this shouldn't work, but this creative masterpiece by Alessandro Michele is just the right amount of extra – and just right for an Oscars party. Brought together in a cool way only Dakota could pull off, the dusty pink colour and structured bodice bring the whole look together, while a bold smokey eye and half up-do keep things sleek and sultry.

 

 

 

 

  

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