94th Academy Awards: Here is our pick of the best moments captured

The 94th Academy Awards had it's share of diverse winners. Here we take a look at the 'best and misses' moments for this year's gala function
The 94th Academy Awards had it's share of diverse winners. Here we take a look at the 'best and misses' moments for this year's gala function. (Photo| AP)
The 94th Academy Awards had it's share of diverse winners. Here we take a look at the 'best and misses' moments for this year's gala function. (Photo| AP)
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The most jaw-dropping moment when actor Will Smith, who was later announced Best Actor in a leading role for 'King Richard', slapped host Chris Rock on stage after the latter joked on his wife Jaden's baldness. (Photo| AP)
The most jaw-dropping moment when actor Will Smith, who was later announced Best Actor in a leading role for 'King Richard', slapped host Chris Rock on stage after the latter joked on his wife Jaden's baldness. (Photo| AP)
Jessica Chastain won the Best Actress in a leading role for 'The Eyes of Tammy Faye'. In her speech, she spoke about suicide and certain laws against the LGBTQ+ community. (Photo| AP)
Jessica Chastain won the Best Actress in a leading role for 'The Eyes of Tammy Faye'. In her speech, she spoke about suicide and certain laws against the LGBTQ+ community. (Photo| AP)
Ariana DeBose became the second Latina actor to win an Oscar, after Rita Moreno, and the first queer woman of colour to win an Oscar. She won the Best Supporting Actress award for her role in 'West Side Story'. (Photo| AP)
Ariana DeBose became the second Latina actor to win an Oscar, after Rita Moreno, and the first queer woman of colour to win an Oscar. She won the Best Supporting Actress award for her role in 'West Side Story'. (Photo| AP)
Troy Kotsur be came the second deaf person to win the Best Supporting Actor for his role in 'CODA'. In his speech he said that his win is dedicated to the deaf, 'CODA' and disabled communities. (Photo| AP)
Troy Kotsur be came the second deaf person to win the Best Supporting Actor for his role in 'CODA'. In his speech he said that his win is dedicated to the deaf, 'CODA' and disabled communities. (Photo| AP)
Many turned up in support of Ukraine amid the war-torn nation's conflict with Russia. A 30-minute silence was put on in support of the country. (Photo| AP)
Many turned up in support of Ukraine amid the war-torn nation's conflict with Russia. A 30-minute silence was put on in support of the country. (Photo| AP)
Liza Minnnelli and Lady Gaga presented the award for 'Best Film'. Gaga went over to a wheelchair-bound Minnelli and said, 'I got you' to which Minnelli replied, 'I know'. (Photo| AP)
Liza Minnnelli and Lady Gaga presented the award for 'Best Film'. Gaga went over to a wheelchair-bound Minnelli and said, 'I got you' to which Minnelli replied, 'I know'. (Photo| AP)
Singers Billie Eilish (L) and her brother Finneas O'Connell won the Best Original Song award for 'No Time to Die'. (Photo| AP)
Singers Billie Eilish (L) and her brother Finneas O'Connell won the Best Original Song award for 'No Time to Die'. (Photo| AP)
Ryusuke Hamaguchi won the award for 'Drive My Car' (Japan) for best international feature film at the Oscars. (Photo| AP)
Ryusuke Hamaguchi won the award for 'Drive My Car' (Japan) for best international feature film at the Oscars. (Photo| AP)
Beyonce, who performed at an award show after 5 years, sweeped the audience with her 'Be Alive' performance. (Photo| AP)
Beyonce, who performed at an award show after 5 years, sweeped the audience with her 'Be Alive' performance. (Photo| AP)
Anthony Hopkins attends the Governors Ball after the Oscars on Sunday. (Photo| AP)
Anthony Hopkins attends the Governors Ball after the Oscars on Sunday. (Photo| AP)

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