The 2022 Oscars updates

There was a backlash when “West Side Story” star Rachel Zegler shared that she hadn’t been invited to this year’s Academy Award despite her movie being nominated for best film.

“I hope some last minute miracle occurs and I can celebrate our film in person but hey, that’s how it goes sometimes, I guess,” Zegler wrote on Instagram. “Thanks for all the shock and outrage - I’m disappointed too. But That’s okay. So proud of our movie.”

Well, miracles apparently do happen and Zegler got to present -- alongside Jacob Elordi -- for achievement in visual effects.

When Elordi said he never thought he'd be at the Oscars, Zegler joked, "I never thought that I would be here six days ago," she said. "We did it. Dreams really can come true, pretty fast, too."

Good one!

There truly is a place for more than one actor to play a role.

Ariana DeBose took home the best supporting actress Oscar for playing Anita in "West Side Story," making history just like Rita Moreno did for snagging the same trophy for the same role in 1962.

Here are some other actors who have pulled off the same:

Marlon Brando and Robert De Niro - Brando won for best actor in 1973 for portraying Vito Corleone in "The Godfather," and two years later, De Niro won for the same role in the sequel.

Heath Ledger and Joaquin Phoenix - Legder was awarded the best supporting actor award posthumously in 2009 for playing The Joker in "The Dark Knight." In 2020, Phoenix won for playing the villain in "Joker."

Ariana DeBose won best actress in a supporting role for “West Side Story” at the Academy Awards on Sunday. This is her first Oscar nomination and win. DeBose has received acclaim for her role as Anita in the musical film. She is the first openly queer woman of color to win in this category.

When DeBose took the stage she emotionally said, "Even in this weird world we live in, dreams do come true... thank you Steven Spielberg you are stuck with me now."

She also thanked her mother, who came as her guest and was in the audience. DeBose also spoke about growing up queer and said, "For anyone who has ever questioned their identity, there is indeed a place for us."

DeBose has previously won a Golden Globe, a BAFTA and a SAG Award for this role.

In 1962, Rita Moreno won the same award for the same role. Moreno starred as Anita in the original "West Side Story" film and made history as the first Hispanic actress to win in the best supporting actress category.

Moreno plays drugstore owner Valentina in the remake

DJ Khaled introduced our trio of hosts for the night -- Regina Hall, Amy Schumer and Wanda Sykes.

"This year the Academy hired three women to host because it's cheaper than hiring one man," Schumer joked.

What followed was jokes about LeBron James' hairline in "Space Jam 2," the lack of diversity at the Golden Globes and Samuel L. Jackson's lack of work in a romantic comedy.

They promised a great night and, "For you people in Florida, we're going to have a gay night," Sykes said, poking fun at the controversial "Don't Say Gay" bill.

What happens when you mix the woman who gave us "Lemonade" with the legendary tennis stars Venus and Serena Williams?

You get a full on performance of the Oscar nominated song "Be Alive" from the film "King Richard" brought to the world from the tennis courts in Compton, California where the Williams sisters honed their craft.

Bey, along with her dancers, backup singers and musicians got in "Formation" with the super tight choreography and top-tier vocals we have come to expect from the legendary artist.

"King Richard" tells the story of the Williams sisters father who helped to shape them into two of the most successful tennis stars in the history of the sport.

Will Smith is up for best actor for the role of Richard Williams.

Kristen Stewart arrived to the Academy Awards wearing shorts. The actress, who is nominated for role as Princess Diana in "Spencer" wore the black shorts, paired with a plunging white top and black tuxedo blazer, all designed by Chanel.

Stewart's nomination in the best actress category is her first Oscar nod. Twitter erupted with fans debating whether her look is too casual.

As for being nominated, Stewart recently told ET, "I am truly astounded and unbelievably moved and touched and just stunned," she said. 

We can now officially say that Hollywood is all the way back.

After two years of pandemic pause, Sunday night had a hot red carpet with plenty of stars, glam and excitement.

Check out some of the best looks of the night.

"Flee" was already an extraordinary film even before it became more meaningful because of current event.

The movie tells the story of Amin Nawabi (an alias to protect the actual person), who along with his family become refugees when they flee Afghanistan.

With the hundreds of thousands of Ukranians forced to leave their homeland because of the invasion by Russian forces, it’s a timely plot line (part of the film takes place in Russia).

The film, which also involves LGBTQ+ issues, is the first to be nominated for best documentary feature, best animated feature and best international feature film in the same year.

“It’s rare to get a film that is so timely and speaks so much to world events and the moment we’re living in right now,” actor Riz Ahmed, who served as an executive producer on the movie, told the Washington Post. 

Your inner Miranda Priestly might be sarcastically saying, "Red on the red carpet -- groundbreaking."

But, you know what? It's a timeless choice, as evident by all the dazzling ladies and gents who hit the red carpet looking radiant in red.