New Delhi
The internet has been buzzing ever since Will Smith slapped Chris Rock on stage during the 94th Academy Awards on Sunday night.
Smith went up on stage and smacked Rock after the comedian made a joke about the actor's wife Jada Pinkett Smith.
Several Indian celebrities, too, took to their respective social media handles and reacted to the viral incident.
Varun Dhawan shared the clip on his Instagram Story and wrote, "Wow didn't expect that also @chrisrock has a chin."
Neetu Kapoor shared a picture of the much-talked-about moment on her Instagram Story. She wrote, "And they say women can never control their emotions."
Sophie Choudry shared her reaction on Twitter, writing, "Violence is never the way but cracking jokes about someone's medical condition should not be acceptable either. This was supposed to be a career-high for one of my favourite artists for a superb performance. Instead, he`ll be remembered for this crazy incident."
Violence is never the way but cracking jokes about someoneâs medical condition should not be acceptable either. This was supposed to be a career high for one of my favourite artists for a superb performance. Instead heâll be remembered for this crazy incident? #willsmith #Oscars pic.twitter.com/EBuEOiKNwu
â Sophie C (@Sophie_Choudry) March 28, 2022
Singer Cardi B tweeted, "At your highest moment ...be careful that's when the devil tries to come for you."
At your highest moment â¦be careful thatâs when the devil tries to come for you ??
â Cardi B (@iamcardib) March 28, 2022
Maria Shriver took to Twitter and wrote, "We should never get to a place where we sit and watch a movie star hit someone on global television then, moments later, get a standing ovation while talking about love. #WillSmith #Oscars."
We should never get to a place where we sit and watch a movie star hit someone on global television then, moments later, get a standing ovation while talking about love. #WillSmith #Oscars
â Maria Shriver (@mariashriver) March 28, 2022
Comedian Trevor Noah wondered if the altercation between Smith and Rock was staged."Wtaf????? That wasn't scripted," he tweeted.
Wtaf????? That wasnât scripted????? ????????
â Trevor Noah (@Trevornoah) March 28, 2022
What a sad commentary when you slap the crap out of someone on live TV, win an Oscar, get a standing ovation and then accept that Oscar talking about âloveâ. There was so much wrong about this moment. #Oscars2022 pic.twitter.com/D5iVIpqYiQ
â Michael Steele (@MichaelSteele) March 28, 2022
A few minutes after the incident, Smith was announced Best Actor at the Oscars. And during his acceptance speech, he apologised for his behaviour.
The 94th Academy Awards took place at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday.