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Will Smith stormed the stage and slapped presenter Chris Rock over a joke he made about Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett Smith.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the drama began as Rock was presenting best documentary during the 2022 ceremony and he made a joke about Pinkett Smith getting ready to film a sequel to G.I. Jane — an apparent reference to the actress having a shaved head.
“Jada, I love ya,” Rock said. “G.I. Jane 2, can’t wait to see it. All right?”
The crowd didn’t liked it. When he heard the crowd’s criticism, Rock implored, “That was a nice one!
That’s when Smith stood up, stormed onstage, and smacked Rock in the face.
As Smith went back to his seat, Rock marveled, “Wow, wow … Will Smith just smacked the shit out of me.”
“Keep my wife’s name out of your ******* mouth!” Smith roared, again seated in the audience.
“Wow dude, it was a GI Jane joke,” Rock said, which prompted Smith to repeat his demand.
Looking visibly shaken, Rock paused for a moment and then told the crowd: “That was a — Greatest night in the history of television” and then continued the show.
The incident might have been the end but Smith then won his first Oscar for best actor for King Richard and took back the stage. Will Smith then apologize for his actions and mention about those who had contribution on his life. He also said, Denzel said to me a few minutes ago, ’At your highest moment, be careful, that’s when the devil comes for you.’ I want to be a vessel for love. I want to say ‘thank you’ to Venus and Serena and the entire Williams family for trusting me with your story. … I want to be an ambassador of that kind of love and care.”
