Oscars: 5 unforgettable moments from past awards ceremonies

The Oscars are usually marked by surprises and revelations. In honor of the next edition of the event, which will take place on Sunday (10th), we have selected 5 unforgettable moments from the awards ceremony.

Will Smith slaps Chris Rock

Before receiving the statuette as best actor for King Richard, Will Smith starred in one of the most talked about scenes of 2022. This is because comedian Chris Rock joked about a health problem of the actor’s wife, Jada Smith. Because of this, Will slapped Chris in the face.

The films with the most Oscar nominations

Three films have already achieved a record 14 nominations: Wicked (1950), Titanic (1997) and La La Land: Counting Seasons (2016).

Oscar-winning role with two different actors playing the same character

The Godfather (1972), in addition to murders and mobsters, represented a historic moment for the Oscars. This is because the first character to win the statuette after being played by two different actors was from this film.

First Brazilian film at the Oscars

In 1962, the first Brazilian film was nominated for an Oscar. O Pagador de Promessa, in addition to the nomination, was the only national film to win the Palme d’Or. In fact, the only Brazilian actress nominated for an Oscar was Fernanda Montenegro in the acting category.

La La Land or Moonlight: The light of the moon

In 2017, a somewhat complicated mess occurred. This is because the presenters showed the wrong card in the Best Film category. Initially, they announced La La Land as the winner. However, the correct one was Moonlight.

Source: Terra