1 year, 9 months ago

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

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 during his historic comedy special on Saturday while addressing the infamous slap at last year’s Oscar’s ceremony. He then made a bold claim about Pinkett Smith, adding: “Nobody’s picking on her – she started this s***.” Rock acknowledged that the slap physically hurt. I took that hit like Paquiao.” He said he had been asked about why he didn’t fight back, telling viewers: “Because I got parents, and you know what my parents told me, don’t fight in front of white people.” open image in gallery Chris Rock addressed the Will Smith Oscars slap during his Netflix comedy special on Saturday night The comedy special, Chris Rock: Selective Outrage, was filmed at Baltimore’s Hippodrome Theatre and streamed to a large global audience. open image in gallery Will Smith strikes Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars in the ‘slap heard around the world’ On 27 March 2022, Rock had been presenting an award for Best Documentary Feature when he made a crack about Jada Pinkett Smith’s shaved head.

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8 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 …

1 year 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 …

1 year 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 …

1 year, 2 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 …

1 year, 2 months ago

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

The Independent

1 year, 2 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 …

1 year, 2 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 …

1 year, 2 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. …

1 year, 3 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 …

1 year, 9 months 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 …

1 year, 9 months ago

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

The Independent

1 year, 9 months ago

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

The Independent

1 year, 9 months 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 …

1 year, 9 months 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,” …

1 year, 9 months 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 …

1 year, 9 months ago

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

The Independent

1 year, 9 months ago

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

The Independent

1 year, 9 months 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 …

1 year, 9 months 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, …

1 year, 9 months 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 …

1 year, 10 months ago

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

The Independent

1 year, 10 months ago

Will Smith brings up his infamous Oscars slap controversy in new TikTok video. Watch

Hindustan Times

If his latest TikTok video is any indication, actor Will Smith seems to have moved on from the Oscars controversy last year when he slapped comedian and host Chris Rock onstage before winning the Oscar for Best Actor. Will Smith shows his Oscar in the new TikTok video. In Will Smith's TikTok video, the actor is seen intently listening to …

1 year, 10 months ago

The Academy admits response to Will Smith’s Oscar slap was ‘inadequate’ and ‘unacceptable’

The Independent

1 year, 11 months ago

Golden Globe Awards 2023: Eddie Murphy subtly slams Will Smith over the infamous slap incident

India TV News

Golden Globe Awards 2023: Will Smith's controversial slap incident at the 94th Academy Awards made headlines all over the world. Will Smith and Chris Rock got into a sudden on-stage altercation, which ended up being the night's most memorable moment and left the audience baffled. With his advice, he subtly took a dig at Will Smith's popular slap incident with …

2 years 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 …

2 years ago

Will Smith and wife Jada make first red carpet appearance post Oscars slap controversy

India Today

Post the Oscars slap controversy that drew criticism for Will Smith, the actor arrived at the premiere of Emancipation along with his family including wife Jada Pinkett Smith, and kids, Trey Smith, Jaden Smith, and Willow Smith. WILL'S FIRST RED CARPET APPEARANCE AFTER OSCARS CONTROVERSY After almost seven months after the tragic Oscars altercation between Will Smith and Chris Rock, …

2 years ago

Will Smith says his Oscars outburst was a result of ‘rage that had been bottled for a long time’

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. The actor slapped Chris Rock during this year’s Academy Awards ceremony …

2 years ago

Will Smith Wells Up Recalling What His Nephew Asked Him After Oscars Slap

Huff Post

LOADING ERROR LOADING Will Smith appeared to become visibly emotional as he opened up — for one of the first times in public — about slapping comedian Chris Rock at the Oscars. In a lengthy interview with “The Daily Show” host Trevor Noah on Monday, Smith recalled one particular moment of the “horrific night” when he struck Rock for mocking …

2 years ago

Will Smith fears his Oscars slap incident might affect his film Emancipation, but he 'completely understands'

India Today

After Will Smith’s controversial appearance at the Oscars 2022 where he slapped comedian Chris Rock, the actor is making a comeback on the big screen. WILL SMITH FEARS NEW RELEASE POST OSCARS ALTERCATION As the actor prepares for a grand comeback, he spoke to Fox 5 and shared how he still fears that release could be affected post the slap …

2 years ago

Will Smith says ‘bottled’ rage led to Oscars slap: ‘Hurt people hurt people’

LA Times

Will Smith knows that his “horrific decision” to slap Chris Rock at the 2022 Academy Awards casts a long shadow on his upcoming projects and appeared on “The Daily Show” on Monday to unpack his latest mea culpa. While promoting his starring role in Antoine Fuqua’s upcoming film “Emancipation,” the 54-year-old actor sat down with host Trevor Noah for a …

2 years ago

Will Smith is on ‘probation’ with Black Hollywood. But it may not last much longer

LA Times

The evening that Tyler Perry is calling one of his “most heartbreaking” happened eight months ago. “It was one of the worst feelings I’ve ever had in a room full of Hollywood people.” Perry, the phenomenally successful filmmaker and head of a massive media empire, was referring to this year’s Oscars ceremony, specifically the jaw-dropping moment at the Dolby Theatre …

2 years, 3 months ago

Chris Rock Breaks Silence On Will Smith’s ‘Hostage’ Apology Video

Huff Post

LOADING ERROR LOADING Comic Chris Rock tore into Will Smith’s video apologizing for slapping him at the Oscars earlier this year. “Fuck your hostage video,” Rock said during a weekend gig at London’s O2 Arena, according to Deadline. Smith slapped Rock after the comic joked about Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, who has a shaved head due to a hair-loss …

2 years, 3 months ago

Chris Rock reacts to Will Smith's apology post slapgate, says 'f**k your hostage video'

India Today

Will Smith and Chris Rock stirred controversy with their slap gate during the Oscars this year. Now, Chris has reacted to his apology video in a new interview. CHRIS' FIRST REACTION TO WILL'S APOLOGY VIDEO Chris Rock, during his London’s O2 Arena performance, took a moment and reacted to his apology video of Will. This was the first time that …

2 years, 3 months ago

Chris Rock on Will Smith’s apology for Oscars slap: ‘F*** your hostage video’

Hindustan Times

Days after Will Smith shared a lengthy video apologising to his fans and comedian Chris Rock for slapping him at the Academy Awards earlier this year, the comedian responded to the apology. Speaking at his recent stand-up show in London, Chris dismissed the apology as a ‘hostage video’ and made jokes about the incident, saying the incident did hurt. As …

2 years, 3 months ago

Chris Rock hits out at Will Smith’s ‘hostage video’ apology for Oscars slap

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Chris Rock has denounced Will …

2 years, 3 months ago

Chris Rock says Will Smith slapped him for the ‘nicest joke he ever told’

Hindustan Times

Actor Will Smith slapped comedian Chris Rock during Oscars 2022, earlier this year. During a recent stand up show, Chris said that Will's slapped him for the nicest joke he ever told. Goddam right... the motherf – – ker hit me over a bulls – – t joke, the nicest joke I ever told.” In March, during Oscars 2022, Will …

2 years, 3 months ago

After Will Smith slapgate, Chris Rock declines offer to host Oscars 2023, compares it to crime scene

India Today

Oscars 2022 held in March made noise not because of the golden trophies or the glamorous stars. The incident took place when Chris, before presenting an award, joked about Will's wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, and said that she was looking like GI Jane 2. CHRIS ROCK DECLINES OFFER TO HOST OSCARS 2023 Earlier, Will Smith had issued a public apology …

2 years, 4 months ago

Will Smith, wife Jada Pinkett Smith seen together in public for first time since Oscar slap row; he flashes peace sign

Hindustan Times

Actor couple Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith were seen together in public for the first time since the Oscar slap row earlier this year. Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith arrive at the Vanity Fair Oscar party during the 94th Academy Awards. Will and Jada were spotted in a public place months after he slapped comedian Chris Rock who …

2 years, 4 months ago

David Spade says Kate Middleton should have ‘slapped’ Prince Louis to distract from Chris Rock

The Independent

2 years, 4 months ago

Willow Smith breaks silence on dad Will Smith's Oscars slap: 'I see my whole family as being human'

Daily Mail

Willow Smith has finally spoken up about her reaction to watching her father Will Smith slap comedian Chris Rock across the face at the 94th Academy Awards. Breaking her silence: Willow Smith has finally spoken up about her reaction to watching her father Will Smith slap Chris Rock across the face at the 94th Academy Awards; seen in March She …

2 years, 4 months ago

Will Smith posts an apology video for slapping Chris Rock

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Will Smith has again apologized to Chris Rock for slapping him during the Oscar telecast in a new video, saying that his behavior was “unacceptable” and that he had reached out to the comedian to discuss the incident but was told Rock wasn’t ready. “I am deeply remorseful and I’m trying to be remorseful without being ashamed …

2 years, 4 months ago

Will Smith posts apology video for Chris Rock Oscars slap

The Independent

2 years, 4 months ago

Will Smith apologises to Chris Rock and his mom forOscars slap incident. Watch

Hindustan Times

Actor Will Smith once again apologised to comedian Chris Rock whom he had slapped during Oscars 2022. Will Smith apologised to Chris and his family, including his mother Rose Rock. Will said he didn’t realise how many people he ended up hurting with the incident and apologised to Chris Rock's mother. It all began in March this year Will had …

2 years, 4 months ago

Oscars slap | Will Smith apologises to Chris Rock again with apology video on Instagram

The Hindu

Will Smith has again apologised to Chris Rock for slapping him during the Oscar telecast in a new video, saying that his behavior was “unacceptable” and that he had reached out to the comedian to discuss the incident but was told Rock wasn't ready. “There is no part of me that thinks that was the right way to behave in …

2 years, 4 months ago

My behaviour was unacceptable: Will Smith apologises to Chris Rock over slapgate

India Today

Months after actor Will Smith slapped Academy Awards host Chris Rock at the ceremony, he apologised to the comedian in a video which he shared on his Instagram account. At the Oscars this year, Chris Rock appeared on the stage to present an award, where he made a joke about actor Jada Pinkett Smith, Will Smith's wife, being in “G.I. …

2 years, 4 months ago

Will Smith FINALLY apologizes for Oscars slap

Daily Mail

Will Smith issued another groveling apology to Chris Rock on Friday and revealed his former friend still hasn't forgiven him for slapping him on-stage at the Oscars. Smith said he'd taken the last three months to 'work' on himself and realized now how many people he hurt when he smacked Rock on stage at the awards. 'I've reached out to …

2 years, 4 months ago

Will Smith Breaks Silence On Oscars Slap, Apologizes To Chris Rock In New Video

Huff Post

YouTube/Getty The video starts out with a message over the screen from Smith, saying that he’s “been doing a lot of thinking and personal work” over the past few months, and wanted to answer questions related to the incident. In the first question, Smith explains why he didn’t apologize to the comedian in his acceptance speech, admitting that he “was …

2 years, 4 months ago

Chris Rock on Will Smith's Oscars slap incident: 'Anyone who says words hurt...'

Hindustan Times

Comedian Chris Rock and Kevin Hart performed at the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, New Jersey recently. According to a report by US Weekly, during the performance Chris joked, “Anyone who says words hurt has never been punched in the face." Later, while talking about people being over-sensitive and playing the victim, Chris said, “I’m not a victim, mother-----r. …

2 years, 4 months ago

Chris Rock mocks the controversy surrounding Will Smith's Oscars slap

Firstpost

Chris Rock joked about getting slapped by Will Smith at Oscars 2022, during a stand-up show with Kevin Hart. The 57-year-old comedian-actor addressed Will Smith shockingly slapping him at the Oscars 2022 while co-headlining a show with Kevin Hart. The Oscar winner stormed the stage as a result, hitting Rock and then verbally abusing him saying, “Keep my wife’s name …

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3 weeks ago

Sean Penn blasts the Oscars over ‘extraordinary cowardice’

The Independent

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4 weeks ago

Watch: Vir Das jokes about Will Smith's slap during International Emmys speech

India Today

Vir Das made history as the first Indian to host the International Emmy Awards. During his monologue at the 52nd International Emmys, held in New York on November 25, he humorously referenced actor Will Smith’s infamous Oscar slap incident, addressing OTT platforms for the low broadcast visibility of the Emmys. Referencing Hollywood icon Will Smith’s infamous 2022 Oscars moment—where Smith …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Mike Tyson slaps Jake Paul during weigh-in ahead of Netflix match; Netizens call it ‘staged and scripted’

Live Mint

In a shocking event, ahead of the Netflix- The video of the incident is shared on Netlflix's official social media handle. Some claimed Jake Paul paid Tyson to lose, while others thought Tyson purposely pulled the punch for show. One user referred to the slap as "classic" and another expressed concern that the event might be staged just for money …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Wild video of Jaden Smith angry in Paris more than two years after dad Will Smith's Oscars slap

Daily Mail

Jaden Smith appeared to be upset as he left the Paris restaurant Maxim's Tuesday. the 26-year-old actor-rapper was heard asking in a clip as he left the upscale establishment Tuesday, more than two-and-a-half years after his father Will Smith's infamous slap of Chris Rock at the 2022 Academy Awards. Jaden Smith, 26, appeared to be upset as he left the …

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5 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 …

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5 months, 4 weeks ago

Will Smith will perform a new song at the BET Awards two months after his surprise Coachella performance... as he moves on from Oscars slap

Daily Mail

Will Smith is set to debut new music in his first major solo performance since the infamous Oscar slap. Will Smith is set to debut new music in his first major solo performance since the infamous Oscar slap; Following his surprise gig at Coachella, the Bad Boys star, 55, will take over the stage with an original song at this …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

Kangana Ranaut's old post defending Will Smith slapping Chris Rock resurfaces; internet reacts: 'Hypocrisy ki seema...'

Hindustan Times

What Kangana had said In 2022, after Will’s action – for which he later apologised to The Academy – left people divided, Kangana took to Instagram Stories to defend the actor for slapping Chris, who was the Oscars presenter that year. Kangana had shared a picture of Will smacking Chris, and said that she would have also taken the same …

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7 months, 1 week 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, …

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9 months, 1 week ago

Twitter reacts to Jimmy Kimmel's Oscars monologue, Emma Stone’s response to his Poor Things joke: 'What a prick'

Hindustan Times

At the 96th Academy Awards, comedian and late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel returned for the fourth time to host Hollywood’s biggest awards show. Fans discuss Emma’s reaction to Jimmy's joke Some on X speculated about what Emma Stone said to her husband Dave McCary after Jimmy Kimmel joked about the nudity in her Oscar-nominated film Poor Things during the …

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9 months, 1 week ago

Jimmy Kimmel roasts Donald Trump live at Oscars with ‘past your jail time’ remark

Hindustan Times

Oscars 2024 witnessed some major industry records being made and broken. Jimmy Kimmel fires back at Trump's Oscars diss Jimmy Kimmel fires back at Trump's Oscars diss Comedian Jimmy Kimmel, returning to the Oscars stage for the second consecutive time and fourth time overall, joked about his “review” of his Oscar hosting experience.“Have there ever been worse hosts at the …

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9 months, 1 week ago

'Isn't it past your jail time?' Jimmy Kimmel responds to Trump's Oscars critique

Raw Story

Oscar's host Jimmy Kimmel hit back at Donald Trump Sunday after the former president poured scorn on the comedian's performance at the Hollywood ceremony. Trump Truth Socialed his criticism of Kimmel, a frequent critic of the GOP front-runner for the presidential nomination, as the Hollywood extravaganza was broadcast live. Kimmel responded by reading Trump's critique out, virtually word for word. …

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9 months, 1 week ago

Oppenheimer reigns supreme: Five takeaways from the 96th annual Oscars

Al Jazeera

Christopher Nolan satisfies the Oscars’ cravings for meaty biopics, while protests for Gaza appear on the red carpet. On the Oscar red carpet, appeals for peace in Gaza continued, with celebrities like singer Billie Eilish and Poor Things star Ramy Youssef sporting “Artists4Ceasefire” pins to raise awareness about the unfolding humanitarian crisis. “Let’s not be part of more war.” The …

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

Oscars 2024 RECAP: Emma Stone takes Best Actress - but Oppenheimer is biggest winner of the night with SEVEN AWARDS, while Ryan Gosling dazzles in I'm Just Ken performance

Daily Mail

Hollywood's finest descended upon the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood for the 96th edition of the Academy Awards on Sunday evening, and the biggest night in film was certainly eventful. It was filled with dazzling performances, controversial comments, a shocking pregnancy announcement, a naked appearance on stage, an awkward wardrobe malfunction - and an argument between host Jimmy Kimmel and former …

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

11 actors who have dissed the Oscars: ‘It makes me want to throw up’

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. open image in gallery Anthony Hopkins picked up his second Oscar …

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1 year 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 …

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1 year 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 …

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1 year, 1 month 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 …

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1 year, 2 months ago

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

The Independent

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1 year, 2 months ago

Jada Pinkett Smith Planned To Announce Separation From Will Smith In 2020

Huff Post

LOADING ERROR LOADING Jada Pinkett Smith stunned fans last week when she revealed that she and husband Will Smith have been separated since 2016 ― but apparently, she came close to making that news public about three years ago. On Monday’s episode of the “On Purpose with Jay Shetty” podcast, Pinkett Smith said she’d planned to address her separation from …

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1 year, 2 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.” …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Jada Pinkett Smith says she was ‘shocked’ Will Smith called her his ‘wife’ during the Oscars slap

LA Times

“Keep my wife’s name out your f— mouth,” were the eight words Will Smith screamed after slapping Chris Rock at the 2022 Academy Awards. Jada Pinkett Smith was not expecting to hear those words that night — especially “wife.” The “Set It Off” star recently shared that last year’s heated exchange between Smith and Rock surprised her in more ways …

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1 year, 2 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 …

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1 year, 2 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 …

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1 year, 2 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 …

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

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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 …

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

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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 …

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

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