Actor Will Smith slapped Chris Rock onstage at the Oscars after taking offense to a joke Rock told about Smith’s wife – Jada Pinkett-Smith.
“Jada, I love you. GI Jane 2, can’t wait to see you,” said Rock. Pinkett Smith has spoken publicly about her hair loss due to the autoimmune disease alopecia.
Smith then went up onstage and slap Rock on the face. “Oh Wow, Will Smith just smack the s**t out of me” said Rock.
“Keep my wife’s name out your f***ing mouth.” said Smith.
People who were in the audience together with those who are watching online were shocked and surprised with the sudden turn of events.
Later on the program, Smith won the Best Actor for his portrayal of Richard Williams, the father of Venus and Serena Williams in the movie King Richard.
In his acceptance speech, Smith said: ““I want to apologize to the Academy. I want to apologize to all my fellow nominees.”
On Twitter, the Academy posted the following:
“The Academy does not condone violence of any form.
Tonight we are delighted to celebrate our 94th Academy Awards winners, who deserve this moment of recognition from their peers and movie lovers around the world.”
Here is the video:
(Photo source: Youtube screengrab – @Guardian News)
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