Five jaw-dropping Oscars moments which shocked the world

Will Smith’s violent altercation with comedian Chris Rock set social media alight, but it’s not the first shocking incident to take place at the prestigious awards ceremony.

Actor Will Smith’s violent altercation with comedian Chris Rock at the Oscars set social media alight on Monday, but the jaw-dropping moment isn’t the only shocking incident to take place at the prestigious awards ceremony.

Here are the top 5 most controversial moments in Oscars history.

The Oscar streaker

In 1974, viewers got more than they bargained for when late artist Robert Opel crashed the event and streaked on stage behind Oscar co-host David Niven.

“Well, ladies and gentlemen, that was almost bound to happen,” Niven told the shocked crowd.

He eventually became known as the infamous “Oscar streaker” and it was later revealed that Opel’s stunt was part of an ongoing performance art piece.

Actor David Niven (right) was upstaged as Oscars host by a streaker.

Angelina Jolie kissing her brother

Angelina Jolie and her brother James Haven in 2005. Picture: Paul Hawthorne/Getty Images

Hollywood actor Angelina Jolie raised eyebrows when she passionately kissed her older brother James Haven on the Oscars red carpet in 2000.

While the photos drew widespread criticism, Jolie said they simply have a close bond.

“First, we’re the best of friends. And it wasn’t some odd open-mouthed kiss. It was disappointing that something so beautiful and pure could be turned into a circus,” she told People magazine.

Jennifer Lawrence taking a tumble

A combination of nerves and excitement got the better of Jennifer Lawrence, who took a tumble while making her way to the stage to accept the award for Best Actress in 2013.

Lawrence, who was 22 at the time, became the second-youngest winner in to win for her role in Silver Linings Playbook, but the moment was almost overshadowed when she tripped on some stairs.

“You guys are just standing up ’cause you feel bad that I fell, and that’s really embarrassing, but thank you,” she said during her acceptance speech.

Best Actress Jennifer Lawrence tripped upstairs on her way to accept her Oscar. Picture: Kevin Winter/Getty Images

The Moonlight mix-up

When Damien Chazelle’s hit film La La Land won Best Picture at the 89th Academy Awards, the cast and crew excitedly flocked to the stage to accept their gong and give acceptance speeches.

However, feelings of excitement soon turned to confusion when it was revealed there had been a mistake.

Host Jimmy Kimmel awkwardly tried to explain there had been a mix-up and Moonlight was eventually crowned the winner.

Chadwick Boseman snubbed for posthumous award

Last year, fans of Marvel actor Chadwick Boseman lamented their frustration after he was snubbed for the Best Actor award.

Iconic actor Anthony Hopkins took home the gong for The Father despite Boseman being the favourite to win for his role in the film Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.

The show ended in surprise as film critics had anticipated the Black Panther star would win following his tragic death.