Photos: Red carpet fashion and kisses at the 2022 oscars

After Will Smith’s smack to presenter Chris Rock, it’s difficult to recall that films – and celebrity fashion – were once the center of the Oscars awards event.

But, as shocking as the episode was, there were plenty more on the red carpet.

From risqué gowns to plenty of PDA to how Kourtney Kardashian got an admission to Hollywood’s largest awards night, here are several noteworthy moments from the Academy Awards.

Academy Awards.

KISS KISS

Oscars: Kourtney and Travis — Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker attend the 94th Oscars at Hollywood and Highland on March 27, 2022 in Hollywood, California. Photo by David Livingston/Getty Images

Oscars: Kristen Stewart and fiancé — Pictured: Dylan Meyer and Kristen Stewart. Photo by David Livingston/Getty Images

Oscars: Dylan and Kristen — Pictured: Dylan Meyer and Kristen Stewart. Photo by David Livingston/Getty Images

Niecy Nash and her wife Jessica Betts make their #Oscars debut pic.twitter.com/MCALiUR5M3

— Digital Spy (@digitalspy) March 27, 2022

LOVING THE SKIN THEY’RE IN

Oscars: Chloe and Halle — HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 27: (L-R) Halle Bailey and Chloe Bailey attend the 94th Oscars at Hollywood and Highland on March 27, 2022 in Hollywood, California. Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images

Oscars: Megan Thee Stallion — Pictured: Megan Thee Stallion. Image by Mike Coppola/Getty Images

Oscars: Tracee Ellis Ross — Pictured: Tracee Ellis Ross. Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images

Oscars: Venus Williams — Pictured: Venus Williams. Photo by David Livingston/Getty Images

Oscars: Timothee Chalamat — Pictured: Timothée Chalamet.
Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images

GOING FOR GOLD

Oscars: Lupita — HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 27: Lupita Nyong’o attends the 94th Oscars at Hollywood and Highland on March 27, 2022 in Hollywood, California. Photo by David Livingston/Getty Images

Oscars: Mila Kunis — Pictured: Mila Kunis. Image by Mike Coppola/Getty Images

Oscars: Regina Hall — Pictured: Regina Hall. Photo by David Livingston/Getty Images

PRIM AND PROPER

Oscars: Nicole Kidman — HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 27: Nicole Kidman attends the 94th Oscars at Hollywood and Highland on March 27, 2022 in Hollywood, California. Photo by Momodu Mansaray/Getty Images

Oscars: Zoe Kravitz — Pictured: Zoë Kravitz. Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images

Oscars: Laverne — Pictured: Laverne Cox. Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images

Oscars: Lily James — Pictured: Lily James. Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images

WHO WEARS THE PANTS?

Oscars: Ariana Debose — HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 27: Ariana DeBose attends the 94th Oscars at Hollywood and Highland on March 27, 2022 in Hollywood, California. Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images

Oscars: Wanda Sykes — Pictured: Wanda Sykes. Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images

NO SHAME IN THE TRAIN

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