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Will Smith's Chris Rock Slap Overshadowed Oscars 2022's Biggest Triumphs
Will Smith's Chris Rock slap, in response to a poorly-aimed jibe about his wife Jada Pinkett-Smith's hair, may have occupied the entire 2022 Oscars news cycle and undermined his King Richard Best Actor win. But the slap doesn't overshadow the genuine triumphs made at the 2022 Oscars for marginalized representation. In an awards ceremony that critics and equality watchdogs so often scrutinize, the Academy made some historic decisions and filmmakers broke new ground with their achievements.