Biggest TV, Film And Celebrity Controversies Of 2022 That Left Us Speechless

© Robyn Beck / Craig Barritt / Jim Watson / AFP via Getty Images / Getty Images For TIME In this processed photo, Will Smith accepts the award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for King Richard during the 94th Academy Awards. Dolby Theatre. Ezra Miller attends TIME 100 Next 2019 at Pier 17 on November 14, 2019 in New York City and Johnny Depp attends Amber Heard at Fairfax County Circuit Courthouse in Fairfax, VA on March 27, 2022 in Hollywood, California. Lawsuit filed May 24, 2022. Three actors were at the center of celebrity controversy in 2022.

This year was full of amazing moments, especially in show business.

There were several divisive moments during the year that shocked and amazed the general public.

From rumors to celebrity court fights you can watch in real time, here are some of the biggest moments of 2022.

1. Will Smith beats Chris Rock at the 2022 Academy Awards

When the 2022 Academy Awards kicked off on March 27, no one expected things to happen. What is usually the biggest night in the entertainment industry ended with Will Smith slapping host Chris Rock on stage.

Smith punched Rock after the comedian's wife, Jada Pinkett, made a joke about Smith's shaved head. While introducing the best documentary nominees, Rock compared their appearance to that of G.I. Jane.

When Smith returned to his seat from the platform, he twice shouted at Rock "Don't say my wife's name." Moments later, as he picked up the Best Actor Oscar for King Richard , Smith took the opportunity to apologize to his fellow nominees and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences during his keynote address.

Smith has since resigned from the Academy, and in April, the Academy announced that the star would be banned from all events, both in person and in practice, for 10 years.

2. The trial of Amber Heard and Johnny Depp

Johnny Depp and Amber Heard's trial began in April. In 2018, Depp filed a $50 million defamation lawsuit against his ex-wife in response to an article she wrote in The Washington Post . Depp's name was not mentioned in the article.

The trial lasted from April 11 to June 1, 2022, and after presenting evidence in the case, the jury found that Heard had defamed Depp and awarded him more than $10 million.

Heard asked for $100 million, claiming that Depp was infamous for comments made by his attorney, Adam Waldman. At the end of the trial, Depp was ordered to pay Heard $2 million. Depp and Heard are now appealing the verdicts.

3. The Ellen DeGeneres Show is over

This year also marked the end of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, which ran for 19 seasons and nearly 20 years.

The show ended on May 26 with DeGeneres saying she wanted to look for a new challenge. The news came after a July 2020 Buzzfeed article claimed that show business was a "bad place to work".

When the show returned for its 18th season following the allegations, DeGeneres responded to the report, saying in her opening monologue, "I knew things happen here that never should have happened. I take it very seriously. And I mean, I do." who are affected by it.”

"There was a time when I cried every day for a few months," DeGeneres told The Hollywood Reporter before the show's finale. "It was my choice, but I was very emotional and it was the right choice. I knew I had to end this." Chapter and do something different. It was about time to do it, but it was still very exciting."

4. The arrests of Ezra Miller

One actor whose name is in the news several times in 2022 is Ezra Miller, who was arrested twice in Hawaii earlier this year, once for disorderly conduct and harassment and again for second-degree assault.

Miller was also charged with felony burglary in Stamford, Vermont. The non-binary actor pleaded not guilty on Oct. 17, and could face up to 26 years in prison if convicted, Deadline reports .

They have also been accused of abuse by women in Europe, including an incident in Iceland in 2020. The trespassing investigation in Berlin has since been suspended and Iron's parents have taken matters into their own hands. Jim Miller.

5. The Wendy Williams Show is cancelled

Another daytime talk show that ended unexpectedly in 2022 was The Wendy Williams Show , which ended on June 17 after its 13th season.

Williams last hosted the show in July 2021, but had to step down to recover from multiple health issues. This was followed by the star taking a break from filming her show in 2018, 2019 and 2020.

During her absence, Williams was replaced by various guest stars, but it was decided to replace the show with a new program hosted by Sherri Shepherd, a frequent guest on The Wendy Williams Show.

6. The alleged drama "Don't Worry My Love".

Don't worry, Darling and her crew have been the subject of controversy in 2022. Even before the film's premiere at the Venice International Film Festival on Sept. 6, there were rumors of a backstage feud between director Olivia Wilde and star Florence Pugh.

Reports indicated that Pugh was against Wilde's relationship with Harry Styles, and the couple have since divorced. On September 8, Wilde denied this "unsupported" speculation about her and Beau in the October 2022 issue of Vanity Fair .

In an interview, Wilde said Pugh "did what I hired her to do and she did it perfectly", adding: "She just blown my mind. I was in awe of her every day and we worked really well together."

"It's ridiculous to think I have five seconds a day to get away from it all. I was there before anyone else. I was there after everyone else. And it was a dream. It wasn't fun at all. It was just global."

Another controversy arose from a video showing Styles spitting on his co-star Chris Pine during the Campari Passion Film Awards at the Venice Film Festival. The folks over at Pine called the video called "SpitGate" online "ridiculous," and Styles' rep denied the allegations.

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