The 94th Academy Awards have come and gone and what a night it was! Everyone who is anyone was in attendance, excited to celebrate the first Oscar night in a post-COVID world.
Hosts Regina Hall, Wanda Sykes, and Amy Schumer were in fine form, as they roasted and lampooned Hollywood's finest during their opening monologue, along with Florida's controversial "Don't Say Gay" bill.
For the first time in three years, the Oscars returned to pre-COVID form. To commemorate the event, the Academy decided to go with not just one host — but three.
Amy Schumer, Wanda Sykes, and Regina Hall all made history as they took the stage at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood on Sunday.
In the Academy's 94-year history, this was the first time that the Oscars were hosted by three women.
The women didn't mince words nor did they shy away from getting political — specifically as it pertained to Florida's controversial "Don't Say Gay" bill.
Children, therefore, would be barred from learning about any LGBTQIA+ topics until at least the fourth grade — and possibly even later.
It was at this moment that Schumer and Hall chimed in, chanting the word "Gay! Gay! Gay!"
So far, Disney has been dragged through the mud for its total lack of statements regarding the controversial bill.
Some employees even staged walkouts and have accused the House of Mouse of "funding hate."
Among those who could be seen clapping were 2022 Oscar-nominee Denzel Washington, the incredibly talented Nicole Kidman, and legendary director Steven Spielberg.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell was also mentioned after Hall pointed out how McConnell's toxic masculinity transmogrified into cruelty toward women and children.
The triumvirate of hosts then set their sights on the Golden Globes, which didn't air this year amid controversy.
"This is kind of sad. You know what's in the in memoriam package this year? The Golden Globes," joked Schumer.
The three women also made a point to roast the Academy for its decision to present some "craft categories" before the televised event this year.
"It was a difficult and controversial decision, but I think we've moved on," Sykes said semi-seriously.
"We're all union!" she proclaimed to raucous applause.
They were amazing! Definitely one of the best opening sequences we've had in quite some time!
