Comedian Chris Rock is trying to look at the brighter side of the biggest controversy that got the entire world talking. The 57-year-old comedian, who is currently working on a new stand-up show with Kevin Hart&nbsp;used the opportunity to address the Academy Awards scandal in which Hollywood star Will Smith ramped up the stage and slapped him at the Oscars 2022 and said he is "not a victim."

The 53-year-old star had lashed out at Chris, who was hosting a segment at&nbsp;the awards night earlier this year after he made a joke about Smith's wife, Jada Pinkett Smith's&nbsp;bald look.&nbsp;Speaking on the cancel culture during his stand-up show, Rock joked and said "Anyone who says words hurt has never been punched in the face."&nbsp;

Meanwhile, a source told Us Weekly that Chris referred to Will as 'Suge Smith,' which is probably a reference made to incarcerated Death Row Records boss Suge Knight.

Afterwards, during a sketch about people playing the victim and being overly sensitive, Rock said: "I’m not a victim motherf**ker," and joked that he had "shook that s**t off" and put it behind him. "Yeah, that s**t hurt, motherf**ker. But I shook that s**t off and went to work the next day a I don’t go to the hospital for a papercut," he said.&nbsp;

The ‘King Richard’ star shocked everyone at the Oscars after he slapped Rock, who made a joke about his wife's bald head, who has been diagnosed with alopecia years back. Furious Smith stormed the stage and hit Rock and eventually abused him, "Keep my wife's name out of your f***ing mouth."

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Smith has been&nbsp;married to Jada&nbsp;since 1997, and&nbsp;described his own behaviour at the Oscars as "shocking, painful, and inexcusable." As a consequence of his actions, the ‘Men in Black’ actor resigned from the Academy after issuing an apology. "My actions at the 94th Academy Awards presentation were shocking, painful, and inexcusable," he said.

"The list of those I have hurt is long and includes Chris, his family, many of my dear friends and loved ones, all those in attendance, and global audiences at home. I betrayed the trust of the Academy," Smith wrote in an Instagram apology.&nbsp;

Following the shocking incident, Will Smith was banned from attending any of their events, both virtually and in person, for 10 years by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

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Comedian Chris Rock is trying to look at the brighter side of the biggest controversy that got the entire world talking. The 57-year-old comedian, who is currently working on a new stand-up show with Kevin Hart used the opportunity to address the Academy Awards scandal in which Hollywood star Will Smith ramped up the stage and slapped him at the Oscars 2022 and said he is "not a victim.

Comedian Chris Rock is trying to look at the brighter side of the biggest controversy that got the entire world talking. The 57-year-old comedian, who is currently working on a new stand-up show with Kevin Hart used the opportunity to address the Academy Awards scandal in which Hollywood star Will Smith ramped up the stage and slapped him at the Oscars 2022 and said he is "not a victim." The 53-year-old star had lashed out at Chris, who was hosting a segment at the awards night earlier this year after he made a joke about Smith's wife, Jada Pinkett Smith's bald look. Speaking on the cancel culture during his stand-up show, Rock joked and said "Anyone who says words hurt has never been punched in the face." Meanwhile, a source told Us Weekly that Chris referred to Will as 'Suge Smith,' which is probably a reference made to incarcerated Death Row Records boss Suge Knight. Afterwards, during a sketch about people playing the victim and being overly sensitive, Rock said: "I’m not a victim motherf**ker," and joked that he had "shook that s**t off" and put it behind him. "Yeah, that s**t hurt, motherf**ker. But I shook that s**t off and went to work the next day a I don’t go to the hospital for a papercut," he said. The ‘King Richard’ star shocked everyone at the Oscars after he slapped Rock, who made a joke about his wife's bald head, who has been diagnosed with alopecia years back. Furious Smith stormed the stage and hit Rock and eventually abused him, "Keep my wife's name out of your f***ing mouth." Also Read: 'Avengers: The Kang Dynasty' and 'Avengers: Secret Wars': What do those titles mean? Smith has been married to Jada since 1997, and described his own behaviour at the Oscars as "shocking, painful, and inexcusable." As a consequence of his actions, the ‘Men in Black’ actor resigned from the Academy after issuing an apology. "My actions at the 94th Academy Awards presentation were shocking, painful, and inexcusable," he said. "The list of those I have hurt is long and includes Chris, his family, many of my dear friends and loved ones, all those in attendance, and global audiences at home. I betrayed the trust of the Academy," Smith wrote in an Instagram apology. Following the shocking incident, Will Smith was banned from attending any of their events, both virtually and in person, for 10 years by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Also Read: 'Koffee With Karan 7' promo: Vijay Deverakonda talks about having threesome on episode 4

Not a victim: Comedian Chris Rock takes a jibe at Will Smith's Oscar slap scandal 

A lot has been discussed and dissected since March when WIill Smith walked up on stage and slapped comedian Chris Rock during the Oscar Awards over joke that Rock made at Smith's wife, Jada Pinkett Smith's expense.&nbsp; 
Now, Jada has addressed the infamous incident for the frus time in detail during the June 1 episode of her series 'Red Table Talk'. Prior to this Jada had only indirectly responded to the issue by posting a meme that read, "This is a season for healing. And I'm here for it." 
 
The new episode of 'Red Table Talk' focussed on alopecia, a disorder that Jada has been diagnosed with a few years back. Jada spoke about the slapping incident in the context of alopecia.&nbsp; 
 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-this-is-how-jada-pinkett-smith-subtly-adressed-will-smith-slap-controversy-in-red-table-talk-472788" hreflang="en">This is how Jada Pinkett Smith subtly addressed Will Smith slap controversy on 'Red Table Talk'</a> 
 
Smith had slapped Rock on the Oscars stage for joking about Pinkett Smith`s bald head, which she shaved because of her own battle with alopecia. 
 
"This is a really important 'Red Table Talk' on alopecia. Considering what I've been through with my own health and what happened at the Oscars, thousands have reached out to me with their stories," Pinkett Smith said at the start of the episode. 
 
She continued, "I'm using this moment to give our alopecia family an opportunity to talk about what it's like to have this condition and to inform people about what alopecia actually is."&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-this-actor-thinks-will-smith-should-return-his-oscar-after-slapping-episode-with-chris-rock-470161" hreflang="en">This actor thinks Will Smith should return his Oscar after slapping episode with Chris Rock</a> 
 
"Now about Oscar night, my deepest hope is that these two intelligent, capable men have an opportunity to heal, talk this out and reconcile. In the state of the world today, we need them both. And we all actually need one another more than ever. Until then, Will and I are continuing to do what we have done for the last 28 years, and that keeps&nbsp;figuring out this thing called life together. Thank you for listening," Pinkett Smith added. 
 
Days after the slapping incident, the Academy suspended Smith from its membership for 10 years because of his violent actions at the Oscars.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-will-smith-reacts-to-academy%E2%80%99s-10-year-ban-for-slapping-chris-rock-i-accept-the-decison-469616" hreflang="en">Will Smith reacts to Academy’s 10 year ban for slapping Chris Rock: I accept the decision</a> 
 
Rock is yet to publicly address the slap in detail outside of making brief jokes about it on his current stand-up tour. Ahead of the suspension announcement, Will Smith had resigned from the Academy. Smith had issued a public apology to Rock a day after the incident.

A lot has been discussed and dissected since March when WIill Smith walked up on stage and slapped comedian Chris Rock during the Oscar Awards over joke that Rock made at Smith's wife, Jada Pinkett Smith's expense.

A lot has been discussed and dissected since March when WIill Smith walked up on stage and slapped comedian Chris Rock during the Oscar Awards over joke that Rock made at Smith's wife, Jada Pinkett Smith's expense. Now, Jada has addressed the infamous incident for the frus time in detail during the June 1 episode of her series 'Red Table Talk'. Prior to this Jada had only indirectly responded to the issue by posting a meme that read, "This is a season for healing. And I'm here for it." The new episode of 'Red Table Talk' focussed on alopecia, a disorder that Jada has been diagnosed with a few years back. Jada spoke about the slapping incident in the context of alopecia. This is how Jada Pinkett Smith subtly addressed Will Smith slap controversy on 'Red Table Talk' Smith had slapped Rock on the Oscars stage for joking about Pinkett Smith`s bald head, which she shaved because of her own battle with alopecia. "This is a really important 'Red Table Talk' on alopecia. Considering what I've been through with my own health and what happened at the Oscars, thousands have reached out to me with their stories," Pinkett Smith said at the start of the episode. She continued, "I'm using this moment to give our alopecia family an opportunity to talk about what it's like to have this condition and to inform people about what alopecia actually is." This actor thinks Will Smith should return his Oscar after slapping episode with Chris Rock "Now about Oscar night, my deepest hope is that these two intelligent, capable men have an opportunity to heal, talk this out and reconcile. In the state of the world today, we need them both. And we all actually need one another more than ever. Until then, Will and I are continuing to do what we have done for the last 28 years, and that keeps figuring out this thing called life together. Thank you for listening," Pinkett Smith added. Days after the slapping incident, the Academy suspended Smith from its membership for 10 years because of his violent actions at the Oscars. Will Smith reacts to Academy’s 10 year ban for slapping Chris Rock: I accept the decision Rock is yet to publicly address the slap in detail outside of making brief jokes about it on his current stand-up tour. Ahead of the suspension announcement, Will Smith had resigned from the Academy. Smith had issued a public apology to Rock a day after the incident.

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Not a victim: Comedian Chris Rock takes a jibe at Will Smith's Oscar slap scandal

Jada Pinkett Smith wants both Will Smith and Chris Rock to reconcile: We need them both