Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars still continues to make headlines a year later. But this embarrassing incident is far from the first time controversy has taken center stage at the Academy Awards. The prestigious awards have been tarnished with drama and controversial moments for decades, and we've rounded up the ones that have caused the most buzz.
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There have been some seriously awkward and sometimes even disturbing moments throughout the Oscars' 95-year history, often involving huge stars—like Joaquin Phoenix, Angelina Jolie, Marlon Brando, and Halle Berry. From inappropriate behavior to bigotry and racism, so much controversy has played out on the Academy Awards stage. Check out some of the most shocking moments in Oscars history here: