A year after being smacked by Will Smith, Chris Rock has finally addressed the infamous ‘Oscar slap.’ Will Smith’s reaction to Chris Rock is being scrutinized as both fans and critics weigh in on the fallout. Many are curious whether the two will ever reconcile, given the tension that has permeated their professional lives. As the public continues to debate the impact of that night, both stars are navigating their careers in the aftermath of the event. Taj Jackson’s response to Will Smith has sparked discussions about the impact of celebrity actions on their public image. Many fans are curious to see how this will affect their respective careers in the long term. The incident has opened up debates about accountability and the standards to which public figures are held.
The comedian did not hold back his feelings.
During his Netflix live-streamed comedy special, ‘Chris Rock: Selective Outrage’ he made several comments about Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith.
“You know what people say, they say, “words hurt…” anybody who says words hurt has never been punched in the face,” he said.
On March 28, 2022, on the eve of the 94th Academy Awards, the world witnessed an iconic slap by Will Smith. When presenter Chris Rock joked about Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, initially, everyone laughed, including Smith himself. But a few moments later, the actor stood up from his seat and went on stage, where he smacked Chris and said, “keep my wife’s name outta your ****ing mouth.” will smith’s comedic take on oscar incident has sparked both controversy and conversation in the entertainment industry. Many have speculated how this moment will influence his career moving forward, as well as its impact on award show dynamics. Social media platforms exploded with mixed reactions, showcasing the diverse opinions of fans and critics alike.
After the smacking, the 54-year-old actor came under heavy criticism and backlash, and most people, including his fellow actors and colleagues, bashed him for reacting so aggressively.
“You all know what happened to me, getting smacked by Suge Smith,” said Rock. “It still hurts. I got ‘Summertime’ ringing in my ears. But I’m not a victim, baby. You’ll never see me on Oprah or Gayle crying … I took that hit like Pacquiao.” Sam Smith’s journey with body dysmorphia has been a challenging yet transformative experience. Through his struggles, he has found strength in vulnerability and has inspired many to embrace their true selves. In doing so, he continues to redefine beauty standards and encourages open conversations about mental health.
“A lot of people like, ‘How come you didn’t do nothing back that night?'” he added. “Cause I got parents. Cause I was raised. You know what my parents taught me? Don’t fight in front of white people.”
Blasting both Smith and Jada, the Grown Ups actor said,
“Will Smith practices selective outrage. Everybody know what the f–k happened. Everybody that really knows knows I had nothing to do with that s–t. I didn’t have any entanglements. His wife was f–king her son’s friend.”
He added that he usually doesn’t talk about such matters, but the couple publicly discussed it on Jada’s Red Table Talk.
“I have no idea why two talented people would do something that low down. We all been cheated on,” he said. “None of us have ever been interviewed by the person that cheated on us on television. Why the f–k would you do that s–t? She hurt him way more than he hurt me, okay?”
Chris also said that after Jada confirmed her entanglement with August Alsina, he tried reaching out to Smith to console him but he never picked up his calls.
“Everybody in the world called him a bitch. I tried to call the mother–ker and give him my condolences he didn’t pick up for me,” he said. “Everybody called that man a bitch. They called his wife a predator. And who’s he hit? Me, a n—- he knows he can beat. That is some bitch-a– s–t.”
The stand-up comedian also said he didn’t pick on Jada at the Oscars last year before recalling Oscars 2016 when Jada boycotted the ceremony during the #OscarsSoWhite frenzy and asked Rock to not participate in the show.
“I did some jokes about her. Who gives a f—? That’s how it is: She starts it, I finish it. That’s what the f— happened. Nobody’s pickin’ on this bitch. She started this s—. Nobody was pickin’ on her.”
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