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Amy Schumer addressed an Oscars joke she made that didn't sit well with at-home viewers. Schumer took to her Instagram story on Monday to explain her decision to refer to actress Kirsten Dunst as a "seat filler." "Hey I appreciate the love for Kirsten Dunst. I love her too! That was a choreographed bit she was in on," Schumer wrote.

Amy Schumer is giving fans a behind-the-scenes look at what went into hosting the Oscars, alongside her co-hosts Wanda Sykes and Regina Hall.While most of the conversation has been focused on Will Smith slapping Chris Rock, on Tuesday, Amy shared some of the preparation that went into putting on the show.This included footage of the comedian being lowered down for her Spider-Man skit, sitting in the writer's room, and rehearsing with Wanda and Regina. Backstage looks:Amy Schumer poses in undergarments as she gives fans a behind-the-scenes look at the OscarsThe Will and Chris drama aside, things seemed to have gone smoothly for Amy on the big night, although she was forced to clarify one joke to annoyed fans.

refers to Kirsten Dunst as a “seat filler” and shoos her away. The clip went viral. Getting outraged over something that feels morally right is an easy way to get noticedCue the outrage: “Why are Oscars hosts making fun of people’s wives?” read the top response, presumably referring to the slew of headlines about Will Smith slapping Chris Rock after he made a joke about his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith.

Amy Schumer is making her intentions clear after the 2022 Oscars quickly became controversial.

While Will Smith slapping Chris Rock sucked the oxygen out of the room during Sunday’s Oscars ceremony, one of the other cringe moments was Amy Schumer, one of three hosts, trying to make a seat filling joke with nominee Kirsten Dunst from “Power of The Dog,” who was sitting next to co-star/husband, Jesse Plemons. Many had assumed the joke was at the expense of Dunst, mainly because of how clumsy it was, but Dunst was aware it was going to happen.

Ricky Gervais has ripped into the gift bags given to nominees at the Oscars, saying he would have referenced them in his opening speech if he had hosted.The After Life star has hosted the Golden Globes five times but has never hosted the Academy Awards. This year’s ceremony was hosted by Amy Schumer, Wanda Sykes and Regina Hall.Responding to a fan who said they wished Ricky had hosted, he 60-year-old imagined his opening speech, tweeting: ‘I’d start with “Hello.

Amy Schumer insists Kirsten Dunst was "in on" the joke at the Academy Awards. During Sunday's (27. 03.

Amy Schumer is speaking out with a response to people who gave her backlash for that Oscars moment with Kirsten Dunst.

Will Smith's and Chris Rock's argument over the comedian's mention of Jada Pinkett Smith's hair likely takes the cake for the most talked about moment of the 2022 Oscars, there was another controversial bit towards the end of the night that Amy Schumer is opening up about.MORE:  The 2022 Oscars were full of great moments for LGBTQ stars and representationThe comedian hosted the Academy Awards for the first time alongside fellow comedian Wanda Sykes and actress Regina Hall, all three of them undoubtedly excelling at their role of keeping the night as fun and entertaining as possible.However, there was one joke on Amy's part that didn't sit right with audiences, and she just broke her silence.WATCH: The Oscars 2022: Who won what on the big night in HollywoodMORE: Joshua Bassett and Sabrina Carpenter reunite at Elton John’s Oscars partyThe skit entailed the star walking through the crowd explaining to viewers what seat fillers were and how the process worked. Seat fillers are a common occurrence during awards shows, in case an audience member with a prime seat should step out, a seat filler swoops in to avoid the crowd looking empty on television.As the host walked around the audience, she came up to Jesse Plemmons and Kirsten Dunst.

Kirsten Dunst isn't upset that Amy Schumer thought she was a 'seat filler' during the Oscars because she was 'in on' the whole gag.After catching some heat on social media for seemingly disrespecting Dunst by not knowing who she was during last night's Academy Awards, Amy took to Instagram to assure fans the whole thing was a 'choreographed' comedy bit.Dunst, who was nominated for Best Actress in a Supporting Role, was booted from her chair in the audience during the routine when Amy thought she was a seat filler and wanted to talk to her husband and fellow nominee, Jesse Plemons. Just for laughs! After mistaking Kirsten Dunst for a seat filler at the Academy Awards on Sunday, Amy Schumer assured fans the whole thing was 'choreographed' and that the actress was 'in on' the joke Calm down! Schumer needed to clear the air for those who believed that the skit - where she kicked Kirsten out of her chair - was the real deal'Hey I appreciate the love for Kirsten Dunst,' Amy wrote on social media Monday.

The 2022 Oscars saw celebrities turn out in style for an emotional and dramatic evening in Hollywood.This year’s ceremony saw the jaw-dropping moment when Will Smith stormed on stage to slap Chris Rock after he made a joke about his wife Jada Pinkett-Smith, as well as numerous celebrities paying tribute to the war in Ukraine through their fashion and speeches. Amid the drama, it was (almost) easy to forget the reason why A-listers had assembled at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles - to honour the finest movies from around the world.

Sunday 27 March saw stars gather onto the red carpet of the 94th Academy Awards in Hollywood to celebrate the best in film- and fashion of course. With one of the biggest nights in the Hollywood calendar returning after the pandemic, we saw multiple celebrities take home the crown of 'best dressed' from Zendaya's Valentino two piece, to Lily James's pink Versace lace gown. Whilst we admired each of the attendee's immaculate outfit choices, there were a few prominent trends that swept the event.

Jamie Lee Curtis has expressed her support for Ukraine on the red carpet at the 2022 Oscars.The actress, 63, wore an outfit that gave a subtle nod in support of refugees on the red carpet on Sunday evening, by holding up a blue ribbon that said #WithRefugees.The star also wore a long-sleeved dark blue gown by Stella McCartney, as she wore the ribbon tied around one hand in a show of support. Speaking about her decision to wear the ribbon, she said: “It’s a way of standing with solidarity with the displaced people of the world right now.” The show of support for refugees comes amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine, with the ribbon handed out to stars by the United Nations.

The 2022 Oscars returned to the Dolby Theatre and to kick off a night of eventful moments, DJ Khaled burst onto the stage to introduce hosts Amy Schumer, Wanda Sykes, and Regina Hall. As the three women walked on stage, the American DJ suddenly ran out before them to excitedly yell their names and generate energy among the audience. It seemed as though the women were about to speak when the DJ interrupted them, indicating the surprise appearance was not planned.

Kirsten Dunst and Jesse Plemons gave their children a shoutout while walking the red carpet for the 94th annual Academy Awards. The married couple, who are both nominated for their performances in The Power of the Dog, are parents to sons Ennis Howard, three, and James Robert, 10 months. During their interview with Oscars red carpet host Brandon Maxwell, Dunst explained that their children are watching the awards ceremony from Atlanta.

Will Smith is an Oscar winner! Following a bit of controversy at Sunday's 94th Academy Awards, the 53-year-old actor took home the Best Actor statuette for his role as Richard Williams, the father of Venus and Serena Williams, in .The four-time nominee beat out Javier Bardem (), Benedict Cumberbatch (), Andrew Garfield () and Denzel Washington () to secure the win.During his acceptance speech, an emotional Smith seemed to address the shocking scuffle he had earlier in the show after Chris Rock leveled a joke at his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith. He began by saying, «Richard Williams was a fierce defender of his family. In this time in my life, in this moment, I am overwhelmed by what God is calling on me to do and be in this world… I'm being called on in my life to love people, and to protect people, and to be a river to my people. I know to do what we do, you gotta be able to take abuse and you gotta be able to have people talk crazy about you.

taken home the Oscar for Best Director at the 2022 Academy Awards.She is the third woman to win the award.Campion, who was the favorite, beat out contenders Kenneth Branagh for his semi-autobiographical piece “Belfast,” Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s “Drive My Car,” Paul Thomas Anderson’s “Licorice Pizza” and Steven Spielberg’s musical “West Side Story.” “I love directing because it’s a deep dive into story yet the task of manifesting a world can be overwhelming. The sweet thing is I’m not alone,” the New Zealand-born filmmaker said in her acceptance speech.“On ‘The Power of the Dog’ I worked with actors I’m moved to call my friends.

has won the Oscar for Best Actor at the 2022 Academy Awards moments after he punched Chris Rock in a dramatic on-stage scene.He scored the award for his career-making turn in “King Richard.”“Richard Williams was a fierce defender of his family,” he said, moments after the wild scene.“In this time in my life, in this moment, I am overwhelmed by what God is calling on me to do and be in this world. Making this film, I got to protect Aunjanue Ellis, who was one of the most strongest, most delicate people I ever met. I got to protect Saniyya (Sidney) and Demi (Singleton), the two actresses that played Venus and Serena.

It’s her-story! Jane Campion won Best Director at the 94th Academy Awards on Sunday, March 27, for her work on The Power of the Dog.

Jane Campion has made history once again. Just the second woman nominated for Best Director in 1994 for “The Piano,” she now has become the third woman to win the prestigious Oscar category for “The Power of the Dog.” This is her second Oscar statue after winning Best Original Screenplay for the aforementioned “Piano.” READ MORE: Kirsten Dunst: “Roles Are Only As Good As The Films They’re In” [Interview] The Australian native has won a cavalcade of Best Director honors for “The Power of The Dog,” including the DGA Award, the BAFTA Award, the Golden Globe, the LA Film Critics Association, the New York Film Critics Circle, a Venice Film Festival honor, and the Critics Choice Award.

Troy Kotsur’s exciting journey on the awards circuit culminated into a history-making moment at the 94th annual Oscar Awards. On Sunday, the CODA actor took home the best supporting actor prize and became the first male actor to win for a performance in American Sign Language.