Jerry Seinfeld says Chris Rock was too ‘shook’ to recreate Will Smith Oscars slap in Unfrosted
10 months, 2 weeks 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 the infamous 2022 Oscars slap in his directorial debut, Unfrosted. “The other thing I wanted to do that I almost did was Chris Rock was going to be the emcee of the Bowl & Spoon Awards – and we shot that right after the Will Smith slap,” the Seinfeld alum explained. Jerry Seinfeld in ‘Unfrosted’ and Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at 2022 Oscars Asked by Seinfeld if a parody of the Oscars slap would have been funny, Fly on the Wall co-host Dana Carvey opined that it likely would have been “without the Will Smith thing”. Yet, because the Oscars slap happened, “there’s still kind of a residual darkness around that moment”, Carvey said.

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

Will Smith draws mixed response at first awards show appearance since Oscars slap at Grammys 2025
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Will Smith draws mixed response at first awards show appearance since Oscars slap at Grammys 2025

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 Will Smith made his first …

Will Smith ‘hates’ Chris Rock ‘for ruining his life’ after Oscars slap incident
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Will Smith ‘hates’ Chris Rock ‘for ruining his life’ after Oscars slap incident

Hindustan Times  

Will Smith is still grappling with unresolved feelings toward Chris Rock nearly three years after their headline-making altercation at the 2022 Oscars. The shocking moment, when the Men in Black actor slapped the comedian on stage over a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith’s alopecia, not only overshadowed Smith’s Oscar win for King Richard but also led to significant consequences for …

Will Smith can ‘earn his way back to’ Oscars amid 10 years ban ‘as long as he accepts…'
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Will Smith can ‘earn his way back to’ Oscars amid 10 years ban ‘as long as he accepts…'

Hindustan Times  

Will Smith's 10-year ban from the Oscars doesn't necessarily spell the end of his Academy Award journey. Even with the box office success of Bad Boys 4, Smith's exclusion from the Academy Awards will remain in effect but he can still ‘earn his way back.’ Actor Will Smith slapped comedian Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars over a joke Will …

Will Smith returns to the stage with new song at BET Awards as he continues career resurgence in first show appearance since Chris Rock slap
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Will Smith returns to the stage with new song at BET Awards as he continues career resurgence in first show appearance since Chris Rock slap

Daily Mail  

Will Smith took over the stage at the 2024 BET Awards on Sunday in his first major solo performance since the infamous Oscar slap. Will Smith took over the stage at the 2024 BET Awards on Sunday in his first major solo performance since the infamous Oscar slap Following his surprise gig at Coachella, the Bad Boys star, 55, delivered …

Will Smith and wife Jada's charity to shut down after actor's Oscar slap incident, revenues drop by 83%
11 months, 3 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 …

Jimmy Kimmel returns as the Oscars host for the fourth time
1 year, 4 months ago

Jimmy Kimmel returns as the Oscars host for the fourth time

Live Mint  

Jimmy Kimmel is returning as host of the Academy Awards for the second straight year and fourth time overall, the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences announced recently. ABC is turning again to its late-night host a year after bringing Kimmel back for a 2023 ceremony that drew 18.7 million viewers, the most since 2020’s pre-pandemic broadcast. In the …

Jimmy Kimmel to host the Oscars for the fourth time
1 year, 4 months ago

Jimmy Kimmel to host the Oscars for the fourth time

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Jimmy Kimmel is returning as host of the Academy Awards for the second straight year and fourth time overall, the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences announced Wednesday. ABC is turning again to its late-night host a year after bringing Kimmel back for a 2023 ceremony that drew 18.7 million viewers, the most since 2020’s pre-pandemic …

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 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 …

Jada Pinkett Smith was ‘shocked’ Will referred to her as ‘wife’ in Oscar meltdown
1 year, 5 months ago

Jada Pinkett Smith was ‘shocked’ Will referred to her as ‘wife’ in Oscar meltdown

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 said she was shocked when Will Smith referred …

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 hits out at ‘ridiculous’ Oscars rumour after Will Smith and Chris Rock incident
1 year, 5 months ago

Jada Pinkett Smith hits out at ‘ridiculous’ Oscars rumour after Will Smith and Chris Rock incident

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 reflected on the “ridiculous” rumours that circulated …

Jada Pinkett Smith reveals Chris Rock ‘tried to apologize’ after Will Smith Oscars slap episode: ‘I said I can’t...'
1 year, 5 months ago

Jada Pinkett Smith reveals Chris Rock ‘tried to apologize’ after Will Smith Oscars slap episode: ‘I said I can’t...'

Firstpost  

Jada said that Rock had ’tried to apologize’ after the Oscars 2022 event. However, she refused to talk to him and never spoke to him after the eventful night Actress and Will Smith’s wife Jada Pinkett Smith has been grabbing headlines after making shocking revelations in her latest interview with a popular magazine. After revealing that she and the MIB …

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 …

Chris Rock sought counseling after Will Smith Oscars slap, says Leslie Jones
1 year, 6 months ago

Chris Rock sought counseling after Will Smith Oscars slap, says Leslie Jones

Salon  

Leslie Jones said her longtime friend Chris Rock went to counseling after Will Smith slapped him at the 2022 Academy Awards. The revelation was made while Jones promoted her new memoir, "Leslie F*cking Jones," which features a foreword written by Rock himself. Jones continued, saying the Oscars slap "infuriated" her: "You don't know that I was going to jump in …

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 …

Jimmy Kimmel mocks Oscars audience’s reaction to Will Smith slapping Chris Rock
2 years ago

Jimmy Kimmel mocks Oscars audience’s reaction to Will Smith slapping Chris Rock

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 Jimmy Kimmel appeared to call out the …

Jimmy Kimmel’s 7 best zingers from the 2023 Oscars
2 years ago

Jimmy Kimmel’s 7 best zingers from the 2023 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 Oscars 2023 host Jimmy Kimmel predictably took aim at Will Smith’s …

Oscars 2023: Jimmy Kimmel roasts Will Smith's slap incident, says 'If anyone commits act of violence...'
2 years ago

Oscars 2023: Jimmy Kimmel roasts Will Smith's slap incident, says 'If anyone commits act of violence...'

India TV News  

Oscars host Jimmy Kimmel started the 2023 Academy Awards on a nostalgic yet roasting note. The 95th Academy Awards ceremony kickstarted at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Monday and Kimmel started by joking about last year's Will Smith's infamous slap, but he kept his slap jokes relatively light. "And if any of you get mad at a joke …

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 …

How Hollywood hurt me more than Will Smith’s slap
2 years ago

How Hollywood hurt me more than Will Smith’s slap

Raw Story  

For me, Hollywood isn’t a state of mind. That’s why the 2022 Oscars, where Will Smith slapped Chris Rock, has me watching network television tonight. Oscars meeting to discuss Will Smith sanctions expedited after actor resigns The atmosphere in the Dolby Theatre shifted dramatically after Will Smith slapped Chris Rock during the 2022 Oscars. A Will Smith story I have …

Jimmy Kimmel comes out swinging in monologue that tackles Will Smith’s Oscars slap
2 years ago

Jimmy Kimmel comes out swinging in monologue that tackles Will Smith’s Oscars slap

LA Times  

Well, Oscars host Jimmy Kimmel came out swinging when he opened the 95th Academy Awards on Sunday. The “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” host pulled no punches — er, slaps — when he addressed the giant elephant in the room at this year’s Oscars. Awards Here’s the list of 2023 Oscar winners The 2023 Oscar winners include “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” …

Oscars boss reacts to Chris Rock’s scathing Netflix special
2 years ago

Oscars boss reacts to Chris Rock’s scathing 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 The Academy’s chief executive has reacted to Chris Rock’s scathing comments …

'If I’m bigger than they are...:' Jimmy Kimmel has plan in place for another slap gate at Oscars
2 years ago

'If I’m bigger than they are...:' Jimmy Kimmel has plan in place for another slap gate at Oscars

Firstpost  

“If somebody comes up on the stage and slaps me? But amid all the excitement, the shadow of last year’s Chris Rock - Will Smith slap gate controversy still looms overs the Oscars. Kimmel also made light of the last Oscar controversy he was involved in, saying that the slap gate scandal had moved his Oscar mistake to the second-biggest …

Chris Rock: Fans furious at comedian for ‘punching down Black women’
2 years ago

Chris Rock: Fans furious at comedian for ‘punching down Black women’

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’s fans are furious at him for taking shots at …

Chris Rock is ‘obsessed’ with Jada Pinkett Smith, claims source ‘close to’ actor
2 years ago

Chris Rock is ‘obsessed’ with Jada Pinkett Smith, claims source ‘close to’ actor

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 source close to Jada Pinkett Smith has claimed that Chris …

"This was real and raw": Fans weigh in on Chris Rock's special, from trans jokes to Slap clapback
2 years ago

"This was real and raw": Fans weigh in on Chris Rock's special, from trans jokes to Slap clapback

Salon  

"I love how quickly accepted Caitlyn," Chris Rock says in Netflix's historic livestreamed special "Selective Outrage." Showing up for Chris Rock Baltimore's Hippodrome where Chris Rock livestreamed his Netflix comedy special "Selective Outrage" On this windy and brisk Saturday night, Baltimore's theater district – dotted with concert venues, bars and seafood restaurants – drew large crowds and local television stations …

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 …

Oscars 2023 host Jimmy Kimmel explains what he would do if there is ‘another slap’ this year
2 years ago

Oscars 2023 host Jimmy Kimmel explains what he would do if there is ‘another slap’ this year

The Independent  

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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 …

Why ‘The Slap’ still matters, one year later
2 years ago

Why ‘The Slap’ still matters, one year later

LA Times  

Last year’s Oscars went sideways when Will Smith struck Chris Rock as millions watched. “‘The Slap’: One Year Later” explains why it still matters. Millions watched in real time as Will Smith — an overwhelming favorite to win for his performance in “King Richard” later that night — charged the Oscars stage to confront Chris Rock after the comic told …

’Not a victim, baby’: Why Chris Rock did not respond to Will Smith’s Oscar slap
2 years ago

’Not a victim, baby’: Why Chris Rock did not respond to Will Smith’s Oscar slap

Live Mint  

While another Oscar awards ceremony knocks on the door, Chris Rock has finally opened up about the incident during Oscar 2022 that kept people talking for months to come - Will Smith walking up to stage and slapping Chris Rock for a joke on Smith's wife- Jada Pinkett Smith. In a first of Netflix's first live global streaming event, Chris …

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, …

Year after the slap, Chris Rock punches back in new special
2 years ago

Year after the slap, Chris Rock punches back in new special

The Hindu  

A year after Will Smith smacked him on the Academy Awards stage, Chris Rock finally gave his rebuttal in a forceful stand-up special, streamed live on Netflix, in which the comedian bragged that he “took that hit like Pacquiao." Rock, performing in all white and with a Prince medallion around his neck, immediately touched on last year's Oscars while riffing …

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 …

Will Smith returns to the stage for his film Emancipation a year after the Chris Rock slap-gate fiasco
2 years ago

Will Smith returns to the stage for his film Emancipation a year after the Chris Rock slap-gate fiasco

Firstpost  

The actor was awarded the Beacon Award at the African American Film Critics Association Awards for his performance in Emancipation. A year after the the Chris Rock slap-gate fiasco at the Oscars 2022, Will Smith made a return to the stage to collect an award for his film Emancipation. So much so that motion picture academy president Janet Yang neither …

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 …

Slap chat? Chris Rock live Netflix special to air week before Oscars
2 years ago

Slap chat? Chris Rock live Netflix special to air week before Oscars

Firstpost  

Last March, Smith climbed onto the Oscars stage and slapped Rock across the face in response to a joke the comic made about the closely cropped hair of his wife Jada Pinkett Smith, who has alopecia. Chris Rock’s live Netflix special will air just a week before the Oscars, the streamer said Tuesday, raising expectations that the comedian will address …

Academy has established a 'whole crisis team' for unlikely scenarios following Will Smith incident
2 years, 1 month ago

Academy has established a 'whole crisis team' for unlikely scenarios following Will Smith incident

Daily Mail  

Officials with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences have implemented new protocols following shocking 2022 incident The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has established a crisis team - in the wake of last year's shocking incident in which Will Smith slapped Chris Rock - ahead of this year's March 12 ceremony. The latest: The Academy of …

Will Smith makes thinly-veiled quip about THAT Chris Rock Oscars slap
2 years, 1 month 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 …

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