Will Smith Slapgate: From Slapping Reporter To Jealousy Over Jada Pinkett’s Ex Tupac Shakur, Times He Lost His Cool
2 years, 11 months ago

Will Smith Slapgate: From Slapping Reporter To Jealousy Over Jada Pinkett’s Ex Tupac Shakur, Times He Lost His Cool

News 18  

Oscars 2022 or the 94th Academy Award winners were announced yesterday amid much anticipation and after several delays. While Sian Heder’s CODA bagged the Best Picture Award, Will Smith bagged the Best Actor award. Will Smith slapped Chris Rock on the stage after the comedian joked about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith. Assaulting a man in 1989 Just a few days after he received the first Grammy award with DJ Jazzy Jeff, a 20-year-old Will Smith was arrested for allegedly assaulting record promoter William Hendricks. Jealous of wife’s relationship with Tupac Will Smith had admitted in his memoir in 2021 that he felt a “raging jealousy" towards rapper Tupac Shakur as his wife Jada Pinkett Smith grew closer to him.

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Will Smith and wife Jada Pinkett issue message to fans after his 'inappropriate' act with female singer
1 week ago

Will Smith and wife Jada Pinkett issue message to fans after his 'inappropriate' act with female singer

Daily Mail  

Will Smith and his wife Jada Pinkett Smith put on a unified front with their first joint message since he came under fire for an 'inappropriate' display with a female singer at the Premio Lo Nuestro award show in Miami. Will Smith and his wife Jada Pinkett Smith put on a unified front with their first joint message since he …

Will Smith's career in crisis as a ‘long-tail consequence’ of slap incident at Oscars 2022: Report
1 week, 3 days ago

Will Smith's career in crisis as a ‘long-tail consequence’ of slap incident at Oscars 2022: Report

Hindustan Times  

Will Smith's infamous slap of Chris Rock at Oscars 2022 continues to haunt him. Smith reeling from the consequences of his slap incident with Chris Talking about Smith’s situation to In Touch, sources revealed, “Will is facing reality at the moment, and even if he never speaks about 'the slap' again publicly, he's dealing with the ongoing, long-tail consequences of …

Chris Rock reacts to returning as Oscars host after slapgate
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Chris Rock reacts to returning as Oscars host after slapgate

India Today  

It has been three years since the infamous slapgate incident from the Oscars, when actor Will Smith assaulted Chris Rock for joking about his wife, Jada's hair loss condition, aloepecia. Speaking at the Annual Vanity Fair Oscar Party, Rock shared, "This is what I would say: the most miserable people on earth are people that can't forgive. The actor-comedian also …

Ricky Gervais risks a slap from Will Smith as he mocks his son Jaden's viral Grammys look with cheeky reference to THAT Jada Pinkett Oscars joke - as fans declare he's 'won the Internet'
1 month, 1 week ago

Ricky Gervais risks a slap from Will Smith as he mocks his son Jaden's viral Grammys look with cheeky reference to THAT Jada Pinkett Oscars joke - as fans declare he's 'won the Internet'

Daily Mail  

Ricky Gervais has won praise from fans, after leaving them in stiches by risking Will Smith's wrath to make a joke referencing his infamous Oscars slap. Ricky Gervais has won praise from fans, after leaving them in stiches by risking Will Smith 's wrath to make a joke referencing his infamous Oscars slap The comedian, 63, has never been shy …

Will Smith attends Grammys WITHOUT Jada after bizarre marriage arrangement exposed
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Will Smith attends Grammys WITHOUT Jada after bizarre marriage arrangement exposed

Daily Mail  

Will Smith hit the red carpet at 2025 Grammy Awards, without his significant other Jada Pinkett Smith. The red carpet appearance also comes nearly three years since his Oscar slap of Chris Rock went viral in March 2022, his first red carpet since then. While insiders insisted that they are still together they have both maintained separate homes for many …

Will Smith calls estranged wife Jada Pinkett Smith one of his 'ride-or-dies' - despite secret seven-year separation
10 months ago

Will Smith calls estranged wife Jada Pinkett Smith one of his 'ride-or-dies' - despite secret seven-year separation

Daily Mail  

Will Smith knows he can always count on his wife Jada Pinkett Smith, despite making the decision to secretly separate back in 2016. When asked to identity the people in his life that he considers 'ride-or-die' by Entertainment Tonight, the father-of-three gave Pinkett Smith, who is the mother of his two youngest kids Jaden Smith, 25, and Willow Smith, 23, …

Jerry Seinfeld says Chris Rock was too ‘shook’ to recreate Will Smith Oscars slap in Unfrosted
10 months, 1 week ago

Jerry Seinfeld says Chris Rock was too ‘shook’ to recreate Will Smith Oscars slap in Unfrosted

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Jerry Seinfeld has revealed that he asked Chris Rock to parody …

Will Smith and wife Jada's charity to shut down after actor's Oscar slap incident, revenues drop by 83%
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Will Smith and wife Jada's charity to shut down after actor's Oscar slap incident, revenues drop by 83%

Firstpost  

The controversial slap to Chris Rock was severely debated on social media and it harmed the actor’s personal and professional front, this news being the latest one Will Smith’s slap to Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars blew up like anything, and it has ended up harming the actor both on the personal and professional front. A report by Variety …

Jada Pinkett Smith says ‘holy slap’ saved her marriage with Will Smith
1 year, 3 months ago

Jada Pinkett Smith says ‘holy slap’ saved her marriage with Will Smith

LA Times  

Jada Pinkett Smith is grateful for the Oscar slap because she says it helped save her marriage. Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith got their celestial intercession thanks to the “Men In Black” actor’s Oscars night slap of presenter Chris Rock. Who knows where our relationship would be if that hadn’t happened?” The “Girls Trip” actor also mentioned that she …

‘It’s a holy slap’ Jada Pinkett Smith credits Oscars slap for saving her marriage with Will Smith
1 year, 3 months ago

‘It’s a holy slap’ Jada Pinkett Smith credits Oscars slap for saving her marriage with Will Smith

Hindustan Times  

Amidst the recent controversy surrounding her marital challenges, Jada Pinkett Smith candidly revealed that the infamous Oscars slap played an important role in saving her marriage. Jada Pinkett Smith says Oscars incident strengthened her marriage to Will In a conversation with the Daily Mail, the Red Table Talk Show host said, “After all those years trying to figure out if …

Will Smith spotted with mysterious Jada Pinkett Smith look-alike female at Art Basel in Miami
1 year, 3 months ago

Will Smith spotted with mysterious Jada Pinkett Smith look-alike female at Art Basel in Miami

Hindustan Times  

At the vibrant Art Basel event in Miami, Will Smith was seen leaving with an unidentified woman, sparking curiosity among onlookers., Daily Mail reported. Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith arrive at the Vanity Fair Oscar party during the 94th Academy Awards. This outing comes amidst Smith’s recent candid reflections on his personal life, including the challenges within his marriage …

Jada Pinkett Smith reveals whether she and estranged husband Will Smith are 'staying together forever' after secretly separating SEVEN years ago
1 year, 3 months ago

Jada Pinkett Smith reveals whether she and estranged husband Will Smith are 'staying together forever' after secretly separating SEVEN years ago

Daily Mail  

Jada Pinkett Smith confirmed she has no plans to divorce her estranged husband Will Smith after recently revealing they've been secretly separated since 2016. While appearing on Tuesday's episode of The Drew Barrymore, the titular host, 48, told Jada that it seemed like she and Will were planning on 'staying together forever.' Not going anywhere: Jada Pinkett Smith confirmed she …

Inside Will Smith's relationship history: How movie superstar married and dated a string of Hollywood leading ladies and was linked with many more before settling down with Jada in 1997
1 year, 4 months ago

Inside Will Smith's relationship history: How movie superstar married and dated a string of Hollywood leading ladies and was linked with many more before settling down with Jada in 1997

Daily Mail  

Will Smith's love-life has been dragged back to the limelight after the Hollywood star was accused of having sex with fellow Fresh Prince actor Duane Martin. Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith began dating shortly after she got divorced from her then-husband Sheree Fletcher in 1995, after meeting a year before on the set of The Fresh Prince of Bel …

Will Smith rejects sex allegations by former ‘friend.’ And Jada? She says they may sue
1 year, 4 months ago

Will Smith rejects sex allegations by former ‘friend.’ And Jada? She says they may sue

LA Times  

Jada Pinkett and Will Smith are both dismissing allegations made this week by a man claiming he was formerly a close friend of the “Independence Day” actor. Will Smith’s rep says a new allegation that the Oscar winner was caught having sex with actor Duane Martin is “unequivocally false.” Jada Pinkett Smith declares “We suin’” when paparazzi and reporters swarm …

Jada Pinkett Smith stuns in a yellow dress as she promotes her bombshell memoir where she revealed her shock separation from husband Will Smith
1 year, 4 months ago

Jada Pinkett Smith stuns in a yellow dress as she promotes her bombshell memoir where she revealed her shock separation from husband Will Smith

Daily Mail  

Jada Pinkett Smith looked seriously chic in a bright yellow dress as she spoke live on stage at An Evening with Jada Pinkett Smith in Miami, Florida on Sunday. Glowing: Jada Pinkett Smith looked seriously chic in a bright yellow dress as she spoke live on stage at An Evening with Jada Pinkett Smith in Miami, Florida on Sunday All …

Jada Pinkett Smith reveals THAT Oscars slap made her relationship with Will 'deeper than romance'
1 year, 4 months ago

Jada Pinkett Smith reveals THAT Oscars slap made her relationship with Will 'deeper than romance'

Daily Mail  

Jada Pinkett Smith has revealed how the dynamics of her marriage with Will Smith changed after he slapped Chris Rock at last year's Oscars. Struggles: Jada Pinkett Smith has admitted she was 'really concerned' about Will Smith after he slapped Chris Rock at last year's Oscars While she and Will were living separately at the time, Jada explained that they've …

Jada Pinkett Smith beams as estranged husband Will Smith and their children join her on book tour... despite revealing they've been separated for seven years
1 year, 4 months ago

Jada Pinkett Smith beams as estranged husband Will Smith and their children join her on book tour... despite revealing they've been separated for seven years

Daily Mail  

Jada Pinkett Smith looked happy and supported by her estranged husband Will Smith and their children, Jaden and Willow, in a photo she posted from the Detroit stop on her book tour on Friday night. We're a happy family: Jada Pinkett Smith looked happy and supported by her estranged husband Will Smith and their children, Jaden and Willow, in a …

Jada Pinkett Smith wants to know ‘who called the hit’ on Tupac Shakur
1 year, 4 months ago

Jada Pinkett Smith wants to know ‘who called the hit’ on Tupac Shakur

The Independent  

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Jada Pinkett Smith has reacted …

Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith aren’t oversharing about their marriage – it’s admirable
1 year, 5 months ago

Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith aren’t oversharing about their marriage – it’s admirable

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. But between Jada’s new memoir Worthy, her frank podcast Red Table Talk, and now the …

Jada says Will Smith's Oscar slap brought them close after separation: ‘Didn’t come as your wife’
1 year, 5 months ago

Jada says Will Smith's Oscar slap brought them close after separation: ‘Didn’t come as your wife’

Hindustan Times  

Jada Pinkett Smith recently opened up about what happened following the infamous Chris Rock-Will Smith Oscars slap. Jada on Oscar slap Talking at the Perelman Performing Arts Center in New York City, as per Variety, Jada shared how the Oscar slap incident let her and Will Smith do ‘some really work together.’ She said, "When I was sitting at the …

A pre-slap premonition. Life-saving ayahuasca. Jada Pinkett Smith unveils ‘surreal’ secrets
1 year, 5 months ago

A pre-slap premonition. Life-saving ayahuasca. Jada Pinkett Smith unveils ‘surreal’ secrets

LA Times  

Jada Pinkett shares what happened before, during and after the night of the Oscars slap in her book “Worthy.” The Oscar slap was one of the most “surreal” events of Jada Pinkett Smith’s life. From the truth about her mysterious marriage to suicidal thoughts, a kiss with Tupac and the joys of ayahuasca, here are the worthiest revelations from “Worthy.” …

Jada Pinkett Smith Says Tupac Shakur Was Her ‘Soulmate’ And Proposed To Her From Prison
1 year, 5 months ago

Jada Pinkett Smith Says Tupac Shakur Was Her ‘Soulmate’ And Proposed To Her From Prison

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Jada Pinkett Smith is once again recounting details from her intimate friendship with Tupac Shakur. Asked if she ever regretted not taking things to the next level, she responded, “It just wasn’t possible.” When reminded that Shakur once referred to her as his “soulmate,” Pinkett Smith said she “absolutely” felt the same way. Y’all gonna be a …

Jada Pinkett Smith was ‘shocked’ Will Smith called her ‘wife’ after Oscars slap
1 year, 5 months ago

Jada Pinkett Smith was ‘shocked’ Will Smith called her ‘wife’ after Oscars slap

Hindustan Times  

Will Smith's slap to Chris Rock at the Oscars stage two years ago created headlines. In a new interview with NBC News prime-time special, Jada Pinkett Smith has now revealed that she was surprised for a different reason altogether. Right- Jada Pinkett Smith's reaction when Chris made a joke about her, seconds before the slap. What Jada said During the …

Jada Pinkett Smith reveals first words she said to Will after Oscars slap
1 year, 5 months ago

Jada Pinkett Smith reveals first words she said to Will after Oscars slap

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Jada Pinkett Smith has directly addressed her husband Will Smith’s infamous …

Jada Pinkett Smith reveals Chris Rock asked her out amid divorce rumours with Will Smith: ‘What do you mean?’
1 year, 5 months ago

Jada Pinkett Smith reveals Chris Rock asked her out amid divorce rumours with Will Smith: ‘What do you mean?’

Firstpost  

Will Smith’s wife and actress Jada Pinkett, who took the social media storm with her latest interview, revealed that Chris Rock had once asked her out on a date amid rumours of her divorce from Will Smith. He said, ‘I didn’t mean you any harm.’ I said, ‘I can’t talk about this now, Chris. This is some old s—.’ I …

Jada Pinkett Smith Reveals She and Will Smith Have Been Separated Since 2016
1 year, 5 months ago

Jada Pinkett Smith Reveals She and Will Smith Have Been Separated Since 2016

The Quint  

According to NBC News with Hoda Kotb, Jada and Will, who got married in 1997, chose not to announce their separation earlier as they were still figuring things out. The actor also opened up about her relationship with singer August Alsina, who confessed to a romantic involvement with Jada in 2016. Jada also recalled the controversial 2022 Academy Awards incident …

Jada Pinkett Smith says she and Will Smith have been ‘separated for seven years’
1 year, 5 months ago

Jada Pinkett Smith says she and Will Smith have been ‘separated for seven years’

The Independent  

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Jada Pinkett Smith reveals Chris Rock once asked her out amid divorce rumours with Will Smith: ‘What do you mean?’
1 year, 5 months ago

Jada Pinkett Smith reveals Chris Rock once asked her out amid divorce rumours with Will Smith: ‘What do you mean?’

Hindustan Times  

Jada Pinkett Smith has revealed that Chris Rock had once asked her out on a date amid rumours of her divorce from Will Smith. Jada Pinkett Smith talked about Chris Rock. Jada was surprised with Chris' gesture Jada told People, “I think every summer all the reports would come out that me and Will were getting a divorce. And he …

Jada Pinkett Smith Says Chris Rock Asked Her Out In 2016
1 year, 5 months ago

Jada Pinkett Smith Says Chris Rock Asked Her Out In 2016

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Chris Rock once asked Jada Pinkett Smith out amid rumors that she and Will Smith were getting divorced, according to the “Red Table Talk” host. Pinkett Smith has been entangled in headlines since Smith infamously slapped Rock onstage at the 2022 Oscars after the comedian took a dig at the “Girls Trip” actor over her shaved head. …

Jada Pinkett Smith claims Chris Rock ASKED HER OUT amid Will Smith divorce rumors and before Oscars slap... as she reveals she and Will have been separated for 7 years
1 year, 5 months ago

Jada Pinkett Smith claims Chris Rock ASKED HER OUT amid Will Smith divorce rumors and before Oscars slap... as she reveals she and Will have been separated for 7 years

Daily Mail  

Jada Pinkett Smith claimed Chris Rock once asked her out on a date when divorce rumors about her and husband Will Smith were swirling. Bombshells: Jada Pinkett Smith claimed Chris Rock once asked her out on a date when divorce rumors about her and husband Will Smith were swirling Shoot his shot: 'So he called me and basically he was …

Jada Pinkett Smith's First Words To Will After Oscars Slap
1 year, 5 months ago

Jada Pinkett Smith's First Words To Will After Oscars Slap

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING The 52-year-old actor, who has alopecia, literally had a front-row seat at the 2022 Academy Awards when host Chris Rock joked about her shaved head ― and when her husband, Will Smith, walked on stage and slapped Rock in the face in front of a live television audience of millions. “I thought, ‘This is a skit,’” Pinkett …

Jada Pinkett Smith claims she initially thought Will Smith's infamous Oscars slap was just a 'SKIT' - after he struck Chris Rock on stage for G.I. Jane joke
1 year, 5 months ago

Jada Pinkett Smith claims she initially thought Will Smith's infamous Oscars slap was just a 'SKIT' - after he struck Chris Rock on stage for G.I. Jane joke

Daily Mail  

Jada Pinkett Smith initially thought the Oscars slap was just a 'skit' when she first saw her husband Will Smith strike Chris Rock on stage in 2022. 'This is a skit': Jada Pinkett Smith initially thought the Oscars slap was all an act when she first saw her husband Will Smith strike Chris Rock on stage Controversy: In 2022, Will …

Jada Pinkett Smith reveals she and Will Smith have been separated for 7 years
1 year, 5 months ago

Jada Pinkett Smith reveals she and Will Smith have been separated for 7 years

Hindustan Times  

Jada Pinkett Smith has recently opened up on Will Smith's shocking 2022 Oscars moment when he slapped Chris Rock on stage. Right- Jada Pinkett Smith's reaction when Chris made a joke about her, seconds before the slap. Although Jada has openly talked about her hair loss due to alopecia in past, Rock's joke about her shaved head hurt Will so …

Jada Pinkett Smith reveals she and Will Smith have secretly been SEPARATED for SEVEN YEARS after growing 'exhausted' of trying to save 'fractured' marriage - but says they have NO plans to divorce des
1 year, 5 months ago

Jada Pinkett Smith reveals she and Will Smith have secretly been SEPARATED for SEVEN YEARS after growing 'exhausted' of trying to save 'fractured' marriage - but says they have NO plans to divorce des

Daily Mail  

Jada Pinkett Smith has revealed that she and husband Will Smith have secretly been separated for the last seven years - as she admitted that the pair, who tied the knot in 1997, are still trying to 'figure out' what the future of their marriage looks like. Jada Pinkett Smith has revealed that she and husband Will Smith have been …

Jada Pinkett Smith hopes for ‘answers’ and ‘closure’ after arrest in the murder of close friend Tupac Shakur
1 year, 5 months ago

Jada Pinkett Smith hopes for ‘answers’ and ‘closure’ after arrest in the murder of close friend Tupac Shakur

LA Times  

Las Vegas authorities arrested and charged Duane “Keffe D” Davis in the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur, left. After the recent arrest of a suspect in the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas, Jada Pinkett Smith said she is hoping the criminal case will bring some clarity and finality to the mystery surrounding her friend’s death. In his …

Oscars producer reveals certain Will Smith slap jokes were cut from broadcast
2 years ago

Oscars producer reveals certain Will Smith slap jokes were cut from broadcast

The Independent  

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A producer behind the scenes at this …

Chris Rock is wrong about Jada Pinkett Smith and the Will Smith slap
2 years ago

Chris Rock is wrong about Jada Pinkett Smith and the Will Smith slap

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Some argued that Will Smith’s actions …

Why did Will Smith slap Chris Rock at the Oscars last year?
2 years ago

Why did Will Smith slap Chris Rock at the Oscars last year?

The Independent  

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Last year’s Oscars will be remembered as …

Chris Rock states that Jada Pinkett Smith ‘started’ their feud during his Netflix special
2 years ago

Chris Rock states that Jada Pinkett Smith ‘started’ their feud during his Netflix special

The Independent  

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Chris Rock made a bold Oscars claim …

Chris Rock explains why he didn’t hit Will Smith back at the Oscars
2 years ago

Chris Rock explains why he didn’t hit Will Smith back at the Oscars

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Chris Rock has a response for those who asked why he …

Will Smith 'has tried unsuccessfully to make amends with Chris Rock' after Oscars slap
2 years ago

Will Smith 'has tried unsuccessfully to make amends with Chris Rock' after Oscars slap

Daily Mail  

Will Smith is 'still remorseful' over slapping Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars and has tried 'unsuccessfully' to make amends with the comedian, a source told People this week. Remorse: Will Smith is 'still remorseful' over slapping Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars and has tried 'unsuccessfully' to make amends with the comedian, a source told People this week Response: …

Chris Rock roasts Will Smith over Oscars slap in live Netflix comedy special: ‘I’m not a victim, baby’
2 years ago

Chris Rock roasts Will Smith over Oscars slap in live Netflix comedy special: ‘I’m not a victim, baby’

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Chris Rock tore into Will Smith and wife Jada Pinkett Smith …

Chris Rock’s 2016 Jada Pinkett Smith joke resurfaces as comedian explains feud in Netflix special
2 years ago

Chris Rock’s 2016 Jada Pinkett Smith joke resurfaces as comedian explains feud in Netflix special

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A joke Chris Rock made about Jada Pinkett Smith at the …

Chris Rock on Will Smith's Oscars slap in Netflix special: ‘I’m not a victim baby, you will never see me on Oprah...'
2 years ago

Chris Rock on Will Smith's Oscars slap in Netflix special: ‘I’m not a victim baby, you will never see me on Oprah...'

Hindustan Times  

After the slapgate controversy at last year's Oscars ceremony involving Will Smith, comedian-actor Chris Rock opened up about the incident in his Netflix special, Selective Outrage, on Saturday. Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars ceremony. On March 27, at the night of the Academy Awards, host Chris Rock made a joke about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith, …

Chris Rock slaps back at Will and Jada Pinkett Smith — hard — in live Netflix special
2 years ago

Chris Rock slaps back at Will and Jada Pinkett Smith — hard — in live Netflix special

LA Times  

When Will Smith slapped Chris Rock during the 2022 Oscars ceremony, many members of the live audience and TV viewers at home thought it was a joke — until they realized, to their horror, that it wasn’t. After making little comment about the incident during his concert tour last year, and turning down numerous interview requests, Rock finally hit back …

Will Smith makes award show appearance a year after Oscars slap-gate
2 years ago

Will Smith makes award show appearance a year after Oscars slap-gate

The Hindu  

Almost a year after slapping comedian Chris Rock during last year's Oscars ceremony for a joke on his wife, actor Will Smith recently made his first award show appearance since the incident. News, Smith took the stage to accept the Beacon Award at the African American Film Critics Association Awards for his role in Emancipation. He attended the premiere of …

Chris Rock FINALLY breaks silence on Will Smith Oscars slap in Netflix special
2 years ago

Chris Rock FINALLY breaks silence on Will Smith Oscars slap in Netflix special

Daily Mail  

Chris Rock has opened up for the first time about the infamous Oscars slap he received from Will Smith, in workshopping material for his forthcoming live Netflix special. Hell yeah, it hurt;' Rock also referenced their respective roles in the 2001 Smith film Ali and his 1991 movie New Jack City: 'He played Muhammad Ali! Rock, pictured in NYC in …

Will Smith makes thinly-veiled quip about THAT Chris Rock Oscars slap
2 years ago

Will Smith makes thinly-veiled quip about THAT Chris Rock Oscars slap

Daily Mail  

Will Smith made a thinly-veiled quip about his Oscars slap in a new TikTok video this week - ahead of the one-year anniversary of his assault on Chris Rock. In the video Smith picks up his Best Actor Academy Award, which he picked up on the night for his role in King Richard, frowns and starts to mouth a question …

Will Smith surprises fans with ‘unexpected’ Oscars joke in new video
2 years ago

Will Smith surprises fans with ‘unexpected’ Oscars joke in new video

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The actor has spent much of the last year dealing with the fallout from the …

Will Smith’s ‘Emancipation’ role taught him lesson post-slap
2 years, 3 months ago

Will Smith’s ‘Emancipation’ role taught him lesson post-slap

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — While filming “Emancipation,” Will Smith routinely drew inspiration from the words “sacred motivation” that were written on the front page of a script. “It’s like when you can locate and center yourself in your divine purpose, you can withstand anything and everything,” Smith said of the phrase that greeted him when he took on the lead role …

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