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Watch moment Will Smith smacks Chris Rock at Oscars 2022 - and full joke about wife

The sudden incident happened after Chris, 57, made a joke about Jada Pinket Smith's shaved head.

Irish Mirror · Mar 28, 2022

Oscars organisation says it 'does not condone violence', after Will Smith slaps Chris Rock during ceremony

The organisation behind the Oscars ceremony has said it does not condone violence, following an incident in which actor Will Smith slapped presenter Chris Rock in the face during the awards ceremony.

ABC News · Mar 28, 2022

Pls Cringe Over A Ch7 Reporter Going Full ‘Pick Me’ At Venus Williams Only To Get Snubbed

Ch7 journo Natalie Barr made an absolute clown of herself when she tried to interview Serena and Venus Williams at the Oscars Red Carpet.

Pedestrian.tv · Mar 28, 2022

Oscars 2022: Celebrities react to Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at Oscars

Stars described it as the ‘ugliest moment’ in the ceremony’s history

Evening Standard · Mar 28, 2022

How are audiences trashing the 2022 Oscars? Let us count the ways ...

LOS ANGELES — Even before Will Smith’s onstage assault of Chris Rock at the Academy Awards on Sunday decidedly changed the vibe of Hollywood’s biggest night, sharp criticism of the telecast flew fast and furious from viewers at home and industry insiders alike.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 28, 2022

‘To hide the coward’: how Will Smith’s personal history may explain his Oscars violence

The actor, who hit Chris Rock at the Oscars for joking about his wife, has written publicly about his need to compensate for a childhood marred by domestic violence

The Guardian - UK · Mar 28, 2022

Will Smith slaps Chris Rock before emotional acceptance speech

The moment startled viewers and nearly upstaged an otherwise smooth Oscars telecast.

Axios · Mar 28, 2022

Oscars award show sent into chaos as Will Smith storms stage to hit Chris Rock after gag about wife

Referring to Pinkett Smith, Rock said: "Jada, can't wait for GI Jane 2"

Irish Mirror · Mar 28, 2022

Oscars 2022: a historic night for women – overshadowed by male violence

If Jane Campion becomes the third woman ever to win best director but Will Smith slaps Chris Rock, did it really happen?

The Guardian - AU · Mar 28, 2022

Will Smith slaps Chris Rock at Oscars

Actor Will Smith stormed the Oscars stage and hit comedian Chris Rock across the face for joking about his wife.

Bangkok Post · Mar 28, 2022