by Kristen HarrisBuzzFeedBuzzFeed StaffAs a staff writer at BuzzFeed, I write about all things celeb and pop culture. At the end of the day, the Oscars is no different than any high school theater wrap party - there's bound to be drama! Here are 37 of the most scandalous and controversial moments in Oscars history: 1. Ahead of the 2026 Academy Awards, third-time Best Actor nominee Timothée Chalamet went viral for some controversial comments he made about ballet and opera.