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The Oscars' biggest controversies, scandals, and WTF moments (including some you may have forgotten)

From 1930s milestones to recent controversies, the Academy Awards have seen historic firsts, protests, and live-event errors shaping Hollywood's cultural landscape.

Many of the most memorable not-so-golden moments date back way before Envelopegate and the slap heard 'round the world.Will Smith (right) slaps Chris Rock onstage during the 94th Academy Awards; Karla Sofía Gascón as Emilia Pérez in 'Emilia Pérez'; Faye Dunaway and Warren Beatty speak onstage during the 89th Academy AwardsCredit: Neilson Barnard/Getty; Shanna Besson/Page 114 - Why Not Productions; Kevin Winter/GettyThe Academy Awards are like th…

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From Will Smith's slap in front of the camera to Marlon Brando's refusal to receive his statuette: these are the most shocking moments of the Oscars.

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Entertainment Weekly broke the news in United States on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
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