<p>On Friday, Will Smith took to his social media handles to issue an apology video addressed to Chris Rock. During the Oscars 2022 ceremony, Smith took umbrage at a joke Rock made regarding the former's wife Jada Pinkett Smith. In response, Smith approached the stage and whacked Rock across the face, shocking hundreds among the audience and millions more watching the ceremony live on their devices.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the apology video, Smith said he has been doing a lot of thinking and has decided to answer questions that have been posed to him.</p>

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<p>He added, "Chris, I apologise to you. My behaviour was unacceptable. I am here whenever you are ready to talk,” Smith said. He added, “That was one of the things about that moment. I just didn’t realize. I wasn’t thinking but how many people got hurt in that moment. So I want to apologize to Chris’ mother. I want to apologise to Chris’ family.”</p>

<p>However, that gesture of apology may not be as gracious as we expected. Many on social media have noticed the presence of a bottle of water beside him. The company is Just Water, which is the company of his own son, Jaden Smith.</p>

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<p>The Twitterati is amused. One tweeted, "My favourite part of the Will Smith apology video was the tactical Just Water placement. 😂😂 still gotta get that paper even when apologising."</p>

<p>Rock was a presenter for an award at the Oscars. He took the moment to joke about Jada's condition called alopecia that has caused her hair to fall out. Rock said he can’t wait to see ‘G.I. Jane’ 2. A 1997 war film, ‘G.I. Jane’ had Demi Moore’s protagonist, a female Navy Seal, shaving her head.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Initially, Smith looked as if he too was enjoying the joke, but he appeared to be enraged by Jada's expression and chose to walk up to the stage and slap Rock.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Later in the ceremony, Rock went on to win his first Best Actor Oscar for his performance in 'King Richard' based on the life and times of Serena and Venus Williams' father, Richard Williams.</p>


On Friday, Will Smith took to his social media handles to issue an apology video addressed to Chris Rock. During the Oscars 2022 ceremony, Smith took umbrage at a joke Rock made regarding the former's wife Jada Pinkett Smith.

On Friday, Will Smith took to his social media handles to issue an apology video addressed to Chris Rock. During the Oscars 2022 ceremony, Smith took umbrage at a joke Rock made regarding the former's wife Jada Pinkett Smith. In response, Smith approached the stage and whacked Rock across the face, shocking hundreds among the audience and millions more watching the ceremony live on their devices. In the apology video, Smith said he has been doing a lot of thinking and has decided to answer questions that have been posed to him. Also Read: Will Smith apologises to Chris Rock, his mom, family for the Oscar slap: 'My behaviour was unacceptable' He added, "Chris, I apologise to you. My behaviour was unacceptable. I am here whenever you are ready to talk,” Smith said. He added, “That was one of the things about that moment. I just didn’t realize. I wasn’t thinking but how many people got hurt in that moment. So I want to apologize to Chris’ mother. I want to apologise to Chris’ family.” However, that gesture of apology may not be as gracious as we expected. Many on social media have noticed the presence of a bottle of water beside him. The company is Just Water, which is the company of his own son, Jaden Smith. The Twitterati is amused. One tweeted, "My favourite part of the Will Smith apology video was the tactical Just Water placement. 😂😂 still gotta get that paper even when apologising." Rock was a presenter for an award at the Oscars. He took the moment to joke about Jada's condition called alopecia that has caused her hair to fall out. Rock said he can’t wait to see ‘G.I. Jane’ 2. A 1997 war film, ‘G.I. Jane’ had Demi Moore’s protagonist, a female Navy Seal, shaving her head. Initially, Smith looked as if he too was enjoying the joke, but he appeared to be enraged by Jada's expression and chose to walk up to the stage and slap Rock. Later in the ceremony, Rock went on to win his first Best Actor Oscar for his performance in 'King Richard' based on the life and times of Serena and Venus Williams' father, Richard Williams.

Did Will Smith use Chris Rock apology video to advertise a product?

<p>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."</p>

<p>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;</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>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;</p>

<p>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."</p>

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<p>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.</p>

<p>"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;</p>

<p>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.</p>

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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 

<p>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;<br />
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."<br />
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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;<br />
<br />
<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><br />
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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.<br />
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"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.<br />
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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><br />
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"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.<br />
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Days after the slapping incident, the Academy suspended Smith from its membership for 10 years because of his violent actions at the Oscars.&nbsp;</p>

<p><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><br />
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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.</p>


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.

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

<p>Chris Rock is on Johnny Depp's side? Weeks after his infamous Oscar slap, the comedian recently took the stage and yet again he's again on the headline for his witty remark on Amber Heard and Johnny Depp's much-publicised defamation case.&nbsp;<br />
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As part of his Ego Death tour, the 57-year-old comedian took the stage in London where he jokingly reacted to the ongoing court case.&nbsp;<br />
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During their trial, the&nbsp;ex-couple made a slew of shocking revelations&nbsp;and among all - one which took the world's attention was Johnny's allegation that Amber or one of her friends defecated on his side of the bed.&nbsp;<br />
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Now reacting to the same, (as per LADBible), Rock reacted to the ongoing awry defamation case while he was talking about cancle culture, he said during his show at Royal Albert Hall, as per LADBible, “Believe all women, believe all women… except Amber Heard… What the f**k is she on? She s**t in his bed! She’s fine but she’s not s******g fine.''<br />
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“She s**t in his bed. Once you s**t in someone’s bed you just guilty of everything,'' the comedian added.<br />
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“She s**t in his bed. What the f**k is going on there? Wow. And they had a relationship after that. It must be amazing p***y… I’ve been with some crazy b*****s but goddammit.”<br />
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Last month, during the testimony, Depp shockingly claimed that he discovered human faeces on his side of the bed, a day after Amber's birthday party at their Los Angeles home where he showed up late, which angered Amber.<br />
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Meanwhile, Amber has denied defecating on Johnny's bed by saying it was done by one of their dogs.&nbsp;</p>


Chris Rock is on Johnny Depp's side? Weeks after his infamous Oscar slap, the comedian recently took the stage and yet again he's again on the headline for his witty remark on Amber Heard and Johnny Depp's much-publicised defamation case.

Chris Rock is on Johnny Depp's side? Weeks after his infamous Oscar slap, the comedian recently took the stage and yet again he's again on the headline for his witty remark on Amber Heard and Johnny Depp's much-publicised defamation case. As part of his Ego Death tour, the 57-year-old comedian took the stage in London where he jokingly reacted to the ongoing court case. During their trial, the ex-couple made a slew of shocking revelations and among all - one which took the world's attention was Johnny's allegation that Amber or one of her friends defecated on his side of the bed. Now reacting to the same, (as per LADBible), Rock reacted to the ongoing awry defamation case while he was talking about cancle culture, he said during his show at Royal Albert Hall, as per LADBible, “Believe all women, believe all women… except Amber Heard… What the f**k is she on? She s**t in his bed! She’s fine but she’s not s******g fine.'' “She s**t in his bed. Once you s**t in someone’s bed you just guilty of everything,'' the comedian added. “She s**t in his bed. What the f**k is going on there? Wow. And they had a relationship after that. It must be amazing p***y… I’ve been with some crazy b*****s but goddammit.” Last month, during the testimony, Depp shockingly claimed that he discovered human faeces on his side of the bed, a day after Amber's birthday party at their Los Angeles home where he showed up late, which angered Amber. Meanwhile, Amber has denied defecating on Johnny's bed by saying it was done by one of their dogs.

Chris Rock takes a sly dig at Amber Heard, says 'Believe All Women, Except her'

<p>The man accused of tackling comedian Dave Chappelle to the stage floor during a performance at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles was charged on Wednesday with felony assault with a deadly weapon.<br />
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The attack on Chappelle, 48, occurred Tuesday night during a sold-out appearance by the Emmy-winning entertainer as part of an 11-day 'Netflix is a Joke'&nbsp;festival, featuring many of the leading names in stand-up comedy.<br />
A Los Angeles Police Department spokesperson said the suspect had in his possession a replica handgun containing a knife blade when he attacked Chappelle.<br />
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A short time after the assault, Chappelle was joined onstage by fellow comic Chris Rock, who took the microphone and quipped, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-after-dave-chappelle-gets-tackled-on-stage-chris-rock-jokes-if-it-was-will-smith-476408">'Was that Will Smith?'</a>&nbsp;- a reference to his own experience of being slapped by the Hollywood star during the live Oscars telecast on March 27.<br />
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Chappelle appeared to emerge unscathed from Tuesday`s attack and went on with the show, ad-libbing jokes about the incident and about what happened to the suspect, who was seen being chased down onstage by security personnel.<br />
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Chappelle said it was fortunate his assailant was "clumsy," adding, "He`s back there getting stomped," according to video footage of the altercation posted online by the celebrity news website TMZ.com.<br />
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Photos of the suspect seated on an ambulance gurney afterward showed his face visibly bruised and his right arm apparently dislocated or broken.<br />
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Police later identified him as 23-year-old Isaiah Lee, who was being held in jail on a $30,000 bond after being charged.<br />
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No court hearing was immediately scheduled for Lee, according to online jail records.<br />
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<strong>FOLLOWS `CANCEL CULTURE` CONTROVERSY</strong><br />
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There was no word from authorities about a motive for the attack, which according to The Los Angeles Times unfolded after a routine in which Chappelle, attired in a business suit, talked about comedians worrying more about personal safety these days and introduced his own security guard on stage.<br />
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Chappelle drew a backlash last year for material presented in his Netflix comedy special "The Closer" that some in the LGBTQ community branded as ridicule of transgender people. Supporters of the comedian viewed the material in question as a cry against "cancel culture."<br />
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The comedian himself alluded to the controversy from the stage shortly after he was tackled on Tuesday, quipping, "It was a trans man," eliciting laughter from the crowd.<br />
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The assault occurred as the comedian, headlining a multi-act show billed as "Dave Chappelle and Friends," was acknowledging a producer who was working at the show`s DJ booth.<br />
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Video of the incident shows the suspect charging onto the stage, apparently from the audience, and launching his upper body into Chappelle, slamming his shoulder into the comedian`s ribs and chest.<br />
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Both men fell to the floor before scrambling back to their feet, and the suspect darted away, chased briefly by Chappelle at first. He dodged a swarm of people for several seconds before they tackled him near the back of the stage.<br />
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The incident sparked immediate comparisons to the Oscar-night clash between Smith and Rock, an unprecedented incident at the globally televised event that prompted concerns that other performers might face copycat assaults.<br />
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"As unfortunate and unsettling as the incident was, Chappelle went on with the show," his spokesperson, Carla Sims, said in a statement on Wednesday, crediting Rock and fellow comedian-actor Jamie Foxx with helping to "calm the crowd."<br />
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Following the attack, she said Chappelle introduced the final act of the show, the hip-hop musical duo Black Star. Other comedians on the bill included Earthquake, Leslie Jones, Jeff Ross, Sebastian, Jon Stewart and Michelle Wolf.<br />
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Chappelle was "fully cooperating with the active police investigation of this incident," Sims said.<br />
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A representative for the Hollywood Bowl, one of the most famous entertainment venues in Los Angeles, told Reuters the incident was under investigation, declining to comment further.</p>

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The man accused of tackling comedian Dave Chappelle to the stage floor during a performance at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles was charged on Wednesday with felony assault with a deadly weapon.

The man accused of tackling comedian Dave Chappelle to the stage floor during a performance at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles was charged on Wednesday with felony assault with a deadly weapon. The attack on Chappelle, 48, occurred Tuesday night during a sold-out appearance by the Emmy-winning entertainer as part of an 11-day 'Netflix is a Joke' festival, featuring many of the leading names in stand-up comedy. A Los Angeles Police Department spokesperson said the suspect had in his possession a replica handgun containing a knife blade when he attacked Chappelle. A short time after the assault, Chappelle was joined onstage by fellow comic Chris Rock, who took the microphone and quipped, 'Was that Will Smith?' - a reference to his own experience of being slapped by the Hollywood star during the live Oscars telecast on March 27. Chappelle appeared to emerge unscathed from Tuesday`s attack and went on with the show, ad-libbing jokes about the incident and about what happened to the suspect, who was seen being chased down onstage by security personnel. Chappelle said it was fortunate his assailant was "clumsy," adding, "He`s back there getting stomped," according to video footage of the altercation posted online by the celebrity news website TMZ.com. Photos of the suspect seated on an ambulance gurney afterward showed his face visibly bruised and his right arm apparently dislocated or broken. Police later identified him as 23-year-old Isaiah Lee, who was being held in jail on a $30,000 bond after being charged. No court hearing was immediately scheduled for Lee, according to online jail records. FOLLOWS `CANCEL CULTURE` CONTROVERSY There was no word from authorities about a motive for the attack, which according to The Los Angeles Times unfolded after a routine in which Chappelle, attired in a business suit, talked about comedians worrying more about personal safety these days and introduced his own security guard on stage. Chappelle drew a backlash last year for material presented in his Netflix comedy special "The Closer" that some in the LGBTQ community branded as ridicule of transgender people. Supporters of the comedian viewed the material in question as a cry against "cancel culture." The comedian himself alluded to the controversy from the stage shortly after he was tackled on Tuesday, quipping, "It was a trans man," eliciting laughter from the crowd. The assault occurred as the comedian, headlining a multi-act show billed as "Dave Chappelle and Friends," was acknowledging a producer who was working at the show`s DJ booth. Video of the incident shows the suspect charging onto the stage, apparently from the audience, and launching his upper body into Chappelle, slamming his shoulder into the comedian`s ribs and chest. Both men fell to the floor before scrambling back to their feet, and the suspect darted away, chased briefly by Chappelle at first. He dodged a swarm of people for several seconds before they tackled him near the back of the stage. The incident sparked immediate comparisons to the Oscar-night clash between Smith and Rock, an unprecedented incident at the globally televised event that prompted concerns that other performers might face copycat assaults. "As unfortunate and unsettling as the incident was, Chappelle went on with the show," his spokesperson, Carla Sims, said in a statement on Wednesday, crediting Rock and fellow comedian-actor Jamie Foxx with helping to "calm the crowd." Following the attack, she said Chappelle introduced the final act of the show, the hip-hop musical duo Black Star. Other comedians on the bill included Earthquake, Leslie Jones, Jeff Ross, Sebastian, Jon Stewart and Michelle Wolf. Chappelle was "fully cooperating with the active police investigation of this incident," Sims said. A representative for the Hollywood Bowl, one of the most famous entertainment venues in Los Angeles, told Reuters the incident was under investigation, declining to comment further.

Man accused of tackling comic Dave Chappelle on stage is charged with assault

<p>Ever since the Will Smith shocking smack to comedian Chris Rock on the Oscars night, everyone was waiting for&nbsp;Academy's&nbsp;strict reaction and what action the organisation will take in response to the Smith's unacceptable action. On Friday, as a punishment, the Academy announced that all the board members have decided to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-academy-bans-will-smithfrom-the-oscars-for-10-years-for-slapping-chris-rock-469499">ban</a> Will for 10 years.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/will-smith-refused-to-leave-oscars-academy-says-as-it-weighs-discipline-467028" hreflang="en">Will Smith refused to leave Oscars, reveals Academy as it weighs disciplinary action</a><br />
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Smith, who won his first Oscar in the Best Actor category for his movie 'King Richard, will not be allowed to attend any Oscar event for almost a decade.&nbsp;<br />
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The 53-year old actor slapped comedian Rock on Oscars night when he took the stage to present the award and made a joke about Smith's wife Jada's shaved head, and that's what triggered the actor.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>OPINION|&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions-blogs/will-smith-should-apologise-to-all-for-spoiling-the-oscars-with-his-toxic-masculinity-466686" hreflang="en">Will Smith should apologise to all for spoiling Oscars 2022 with his toxic masculinity</a></strong><br />
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In a long statement, president David Rubin and CEO Dawn Hudson noted: "Today, the Board of Governors convened a meeting to discuss how best to respond to Will Smith's actions at the Oscars, in addition to accepting his resignation. The Board has decided, for a period of 10 years from April 8, 2022, Mr Smith shall not be permitted to attend any Academy events or programs, in person or virtually, including but not limited to the Academy Awards,"&nbsp;<br />
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''The 94th Oscars were meant to be a celebration of the many individuals in our community who did incredible work this past year; however, those moments were overshadowed by the unacceptable and harmful behaviour we saw Mr Smith exhibit on stage,'' the statement reads.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-post-2022-oscars-slap-gate-netflix-puts-will-smiths-new-film-on-hold-468591" hreflang="en">Post 2022 Oscars slap gate, Netflix puts Will Smith's new film on hold</a><br />
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A few minutes after, Will responded to the Academy's decision of banning and said in a brief statement to Page Six, ''I accept and respect the Academy’s decision.”<br />
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Ever since the Oscars night Smith, who has faced severe backlash, has also made a public apology to Chris and had also resigned from the Academy. &nbsp;</p>

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Ever since the Will Smith shocking smack to comedian Chris Rock on the Oscars night, everyone was waiting for Academy's strict reaction and what action the organisation will take in response to the Smith's unacceptable action.

Ever since the Will Smith shocking smack to comedian Chris Rock on the Oscars night, everyone was waiting for Academy's strict reaction and what action the organisation will take in response to the Smith's unacceptable action. On Friday, as a punishment, the Academy announced that all the board members have decided to ban Will for 10 years. Will Smith refused to leave Oscars, reveals Academy as it weighs disciplinary action Smith, who won his first Oscar in the Best Actor category for his movie 'King Richard, will not be allowed to attend any Oscar event for almost a decade. The 53-year old actor slapped comedian Rock on Oscars night when he took the stage to present the award and made a joke about Smith's wife Jada's shaved head, and that's what triggered the actor. OPINION| Will Smith should apologise to all for spoiling Oscars 2022 with his toxic masculinity In a long statement, president David Rubin and CEO Dawn Hudson noted: "Today, the Board of Governors convened a meeting to discuss how best to respond to Will Smith's actions at the Oscars, in addition to accepting his resignation. The Board has decided, for a period of 10 years from April 8, 2022, Mr Smith shall not be permitted to attend any Academy events or programs, in person or virtually, including but not limited to the Academy Awards," ''The 94th Oscars were meant to be a celebration of the many individuals in our community who did incredible work this past year; however, those moments were overshadowed by the unacceptable and harmful behaviour we saw Mr Smith exhibit on stage,'' the statement reads. Post 2022 Oscars slap gate, Netflix puts Will Smith's new film on hold A few minutes after, Will responded to the Academy's decision of banning and said in a brief statement to Page Six, ''I accept and respect the Academy’s decision.” Ever since the Oscars night Smith, who has faced severe backlash, has also made a public apology to Chris and had also resigned from the Academy.

Will Smith reacts to Academy’s 10 year ban for slapping Chris Rock: I accept the decision

<p>While the slapping episode rocked the entire world and divided people into two factions of whether it was the right decision of The Academy to call Will Smith on stage after he showed violent behaviour just a couple of minutes before, there is a Hollywood actor who thinks that ‘King Richard’ actor should return his Oscar statuette.</p>

<p>This will come as a major surprise but the actor has his reasons. We are talking about Harry Lennix, Justice League actor, who thinks Will Smith should return his Oscar. He said that the actor should do it just to restore the award’s honour.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Harry Lennix slammed Will Smith for committing assault in front of millions of people, as well as the Academy for giving him an award an hour later and not ejecting him from the ceremony. He called Academy’s ban a mere "time-out" and suggested the only solution is for Smith to return his Oscar with an apology and acknowledgment that he is undeserving of the "94 years of honour conferred upon" the award.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Will Smith slapped Chris Rock in a shocking incident at the Oscars stage after the comedian cracked a joke about his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith. Chris Rock called her ‘G.I.Jane’ in reference to her haircut. The joke didn’t go well with the Smith family as Will walked up to the stage and smacked Chris Rock, who kept his calm on stage.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Soon after the episode, Will Smith won Best Actor Oscar for ‘King Richard’. He has now resigned from The Academy and has also been <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-academy-bans-will-smithfrom-the-oscars-for-10-years-for-slapping-chris-rock-469499">served a 10-year ban</a> from the Oscars.</p>

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While the slapping episode rocked the entire world and divided people into two factions of whether it was the right decision of The Academy to call Will Smith on stage after he showed violent behaviour just a couple of minutes before, there is a Hollywood actor who thinks that ‘King Richard’ actor should return his Oscar statuette.

While the slapping episode rocked the entire world and divided people into two factions of whether it was the right decision of The Academy to call Will Smith on stage after he showed violent behaviour just a couple of minutes before, there is a Hollywood actor who thinks that ‘King Richard’ actor should return his Oscar statuette. This will come as a major surprise but the actor has his reasons. We are talking about Harry Lennix, Justice League actor, who thinks Will Smith should return his Oscar. He said that the actor should do it just to restore the award’s honour. Harry Lennix slammed Will Smith for committing assault in front of millions of people, as well as the Academy for giving him an award an hour later and not ejecting him from the ceremony. He called Academy’s ban a mere "time-out" and suggested the only solution is for Smith to return his Oscar with an apology and acknowledgment that he is undeserving of the "94 years of honour conferred upon" the award. Chris Rock says he will not talk about the Oscar slap until he gets 'paid' Will Smith slapped Chris Rock in a shocking incident at the Oscars stage after the comedian cracked a joke about his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith. Chris Rock called her ‘G.I.Jane’ in reference to her haircut. The joke didn’t go well with the Smith family as Will walked up to the stage and smacked Chris Rock, who kept his calm on stage. Soon after the episode, Will Smith won Best Actor Oscar for ‘King Richard’. He has now resigned from The Academy and has also been served a 10-year ban from the Oscars. Will Smith and Jada Pinkett: A Timeline of their romance, marriage and their cheating rumours

This actor thinks Will Smith should return his Oscar after slapping episode with Chris Rock

<p>Will Smith may have apologised to Chris Rock for slapping him at Oscars 2022 but the comedian is not ready to talk about the incident just yet.<br />
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During his recent -stand up show in California, Rock only subtly mentioned the incident and instead chose to mock politicians and celebrities.&nbsp;<br />
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During his set, he took digs at the royal family and even Hillary Clinton but only subtly mentioned the Oscar incident.&nbsp;<br />
The comedian said to the crowd that his hearing has returned however, he wouldn't further comment on the slap until he was properly paid.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/before-will-smith-here-are-the-most-controversial-oscars-moments-ever-466725">Before Will Smith's slap, here are the most controversial moments from Oscars history</a><br />
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"I'm OK, I have a whole show and I'm not talking about that until I get paid. Life is good. I got my hearing back," Rock reportedly said.&nbsp;<br />
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At the end of Friday's show, the comedian even received a standing ovation from the crowd.<br />
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Earlier that same day, the Academy's Board of Governors announced they were banning Smith from all events and awards appearances under the Oscars title for 10 years.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Responding to the band, in a statement, the actor said, "<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">I accept and respect </a>the academy's decision."<br />
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The Academy failed to properly address Smith and the slap, which undoubtedly met the definition of assault, the board of governors said in a statement. Prior to that, Smith had announced his resignation from the Academy and has since publicly apologized to Rock.&nbsp;<br />
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Rock while presenting the best documentary feature award at the 2022 Oscars made a joke about Smith's wife Pinkett Smith's shaved head. Rock said he couldn't wait to see Pinkett Smith, who has alopecia areata, star in `G.I. Jane 2` which led Smith to go up on stage and slap Rock. Smith returned to his seat and shouted, "Keep my wife`s name out of your fu**ing mouth!"&nbsp;<br />
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Will Smith may have apologised to Chris Rock for slapping him at Oscars 2022 but the comedian is not ready to talk about the incident just yet. During his recent -stand up show in California, Rock only subtly mentioned the incident and instead chose to mock politicians and celebrities.

Will Smith may have apologised to Chris Rock for slapping him at Oscars 2022 but the comedian is not ready to talk about the incident just yet. During his recent -stand up show in California, Rock only subtly mentioned the incident and instead chose to mock politicians and celebrities. During his set, he took digs at the royal family and even Hillary Clinton but only subtly mentioned the Oscar incident. The comedian said to the crowd that his hearing has returned however, he wouldn't further comment on the slap until he was properly paid. Before Will Smith's slap, here are the most controversial moments from Oscars history "I'm OK, I have a whole show and I'm not talking about that until I get paid. Life is good. I got my hearing back," Rock reportedly said. At the end of Friday's show, the comedian even received a standing ovation from the crowd. Earlier that same day, the Academy's Board of Governors announced they were banning Smith from all events and awards appearances under the Oscars title for 10 years. Responding to the band, in a statement, the actor said, "I accept and respect the academy's decision." The Academy failed to properly address Smith and the slap, which undoubtedly met the definition of assault, the board of governors said in a statement. Prior to that, Smith had announced his resignation from the Academy and has since publicly apologized to Rock. Rock while presenting the best documentary feature award at the 2022 Oscars made a joke about Smith's wife Pinkett Smith's shaved head. Rock said he couldn't wait to see Pinkett Smith, who has alopecia areata, star in `G.I. Jane 2` which led Smith to go up on stage and slap Rock. Smith returned to his seat and shouted, "Keep my wife`s name out of your fu**ing mouth!"

Chris Rock says he will not talk about the Oscar slap until he gets 'paid'

<p>The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has moved up its meeting to discuss possible sanctions against best actor winner Will Smith for slapping presenter Chris Rock to Friday, a letter from the group's president said.<br />
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The board of governors of the organization, the group that hands out the Academy Awards, previously had been scheduled on April 18 to discuss the incident at last month's Oscars ceremony.<br />
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Smith resigned from the academy on Friday and said he would accept whatever consequences the group decided were appropriate.<br />
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Because Smith resigned, the academy no longer needs to follow the legally prescribed timetable to consider the matter, academy President David Rubin said in a letter to members.<br />
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"It is in the best interest of all involved for this to be handled in a timely fashion," Rubin said.<br />
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Possible actions could include making Smith ineligible for future awards or banning him from future Oscars ceremonies.<br />
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At the March 27 televised event, Smith strode up to the stage after comedian Rock made a joke about the appearance of Smith`s wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, then smacked Rock across the face.<br />
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Less than an hour later, Smith gave a tearful speech on stage as he accepted the best actor award for his role in 'King Richard.' After the ceremony, he was seen dancing at Vanity Fair's annual post-Oscars party.<br />
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Rock's joke about Smith`s spouse made a reference to the 1997 film 'G.I. Jane'&nbsp;in which actress Demi Moore shaved her head. It was unclear whether Rock was aware that Jada Pinkett Smith has a condition that causes hair loss.</p>


The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has moved up its meeting to discuss possible sanctions against best actor winner Will Smith for slapping presenter Chris Rock to Friday, a letter from the group's president said.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has moved up its meeting to discuss possible sanctions against best actor winner Will Smith for slapping presenter Chris Rock to Friday, a letter from the group's president said. The board of governors of the organization, the group that hands out the Academy Awards, previously had been scheduled on April 18 to discuss the incident at last month's Oscars ceremony. Smith resigned from the academy on Friday and said he would accept whatever consequences the group decided were appropriate. Because Smith resigned, the academy no longer needs to follow the legally prescribed timetable to consider the matter, academy President David Rubin said in a letter to members. "It is in the best interest of all involved for this to be handled in a timely fashion," Rubin said. Possible actions could include making Smith ineligible for future awards or banning him from future Oscars ceremonies. At the March 27 televised event, Smith strode up to the stage after comedian Rock made a joke about the appearance of Smith`s wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, then smacked Rock across the face. Less than an hour later, Smith gave a tearful speech on stage as he accepted the best actor award for his role in 'King Richard.' After the ceremony, he was seen dancing at Vanity Fair's annual post-Oscars party. Rock's joke about Smith`s spouse made a reference to the 1997 film 'G.I. Jane' in which actress Demi Moore shaved her head. It was unclear whether Rock was aware that Jada Pinkett Smith has a condition that causes hair loss.

Film academy moves up discussion of Will Smith slap to Friday

<p>Actor-comedian Whoopi Goldberg opened up about Will Smith and Chris Rock's altercation, which took place during Oscars 2022.&nbsp;<br />
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Goldberg believes that Smith will bounce back from the recent controversy surrounding him.Goldberg spoke about the slap controversy and its impact on Smith's career during Monday's episode of 'The View', reported Variety.<br />
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She predicted that Smith's career will go back to normal after he slapped Rock at last weekend's 94th Academy Awards -- comparing him to Louis C.K. and Kanye West being honoured at Sunday's 64th Grammy Awards.<br />
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"Some people found that controversial, but the show didn`t have anything like last week`s controversy, which is fine," Goldberg said.<br />
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"Also some of Will Smith's future projects are in question. The question is, does he have a path back? Yes, of course, he does. ... He`ll be fine, he`ll be back. No worries," she added.<br />
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Her comments come after some projects that Smith was previously attached to have been shelved by Netflix and Sony, according to The Hollywood Reporter.&nbsp;<br />
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Goldberg's 'The View' co-host Ana Navarro argued in favour of Smith's comeback, saying she did not agree with Netflix`s choice to drop its planned Smith-starring project.<br />
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"He's had over 30 years of a career, where he's had a very positive image, been a positive role model, he`s been very philanthropic, he's done all sorts of things," Navarro said.<br />
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Navarro added, "None of us should be judged by our worst moment. We should be judged by our entire career. And yes, this is going to be with him the rest of his life. It`s going to be in his obituary. This is not going away. But should it define his life? Should it define his career? No, absolutely not. So I think Netflix and all those are making a mistake, and I hope they reconsider because we should be able to separate his art from what he did."Goldberg previously acknowledged that Rock "was the victim" but argued that the Oscars producers "made the right decision" in not removing Smith from the show.<br />
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"This is not the first time craziness has happened onstage, but this is the first time we`ve seen anybody assault anybody onstage," she said last week.<br />
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The conflict arose after Rock, who was presenting the Oscar for Best Documentary Feature, seized the moment to crack a few jokes, including one about Smith's wife Jada Pinkett Smith`s shaved head. He compared the 50-year-old actor's appearance to that of Demi Moore`s look in 'G.I. Jane'.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Jada, who recently opened up about living with alopecia areata, was visibly upset, rolling her eyes from her seat.Seconds later, Smith walked onstage and approached Rock, smacking him in front of the audience. The 53-year-old actor also shouted to a stunned Rock, "Keep my wife`s name out of your f---ing mouth."<br />
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Smith then remained seated with his wife at his table for the rest of the event. Rock has so far declined to press charges.Smith announced on April 1 that he was resigning from the Academy. He still faces suspension, expulsion or other sanctions from the Academy, which condemned his violent actions following the Oscars 2022 ceremony.The next Academy board meeting is scheduled for April 18.&nbsp;</p>


Actor-comedian Whoopi Goldberg opened up about Will Smith and Chris Rock's altercation, which took place during Oscars 2022. Goldberg believes that Smith will bounce back from the recent controversy surrounding him.

Actor-comedian Whoopi Goldberg opened up about Will Smith and Chris Rock's altercation, which took place during Oscars 2022. Goldberg believes that Smith will bounce back from the recent controversy surrounding him.Goldberg spoke about the slap controversy and its impact on Smith's career during Monday's episode of 'The View', reported Variety. She predicted that Smith's career will go back to normal after he slapped Rock at last weekend's 94th Academy Awards -- comparing him to Louis C.K. and Kanye West being honoured at Sunday's 64th Grammy Awards. "Some people found that controversial, but the show didn`t have anything like last week`s controversy, which is fine," Goldberg said. "Also some of Will Smith's future projects are in question. The question is, does he have a path back? Yes, of course, he does. ... He`ll be fine, he`ll be back. No worries," she added. Her comments come after some projects that Smith was previously attached to have been shelved by Netflix and Sony, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Goldberg's 'The View' co-host Ana Navarro argued in favour of Smith's comeback, saying she did not agree with Netflix`s choice to drop its planned Smith-starring project. "He's had over 30 years of a career, where he's had a very positive image, been a positive role model, he`s been very philanthropic, he's done all sorts of things," Navarro said. Navarro added, "None of us should be judged by our worst moment. We should be judged by our entire career. And yes, this is going to be with him the rest of his life. It`s going to be in his obituary. This is not going away. But should it define his life? Should it define his career? No, absolutely not. So I think Netflix and all those are making a mistake, and I hope they reconsider because we should be able to separate his art from what he did."Goldberg previously acknowledged that Rock "was the victim" but argued that the Oscars producers "made the right decision" in not removing Smith from the show. "This is not the first time craziness has happened onstage, but this is the first time we`ve seen anybody assault anybody onstage," she said last week. The conflict arose after Rock, who was presenting the Oscar for Best Documentary Feature, seized the moment to crack a few jokes, including one about Smith's wife Jada Pinkett Smith`s shaved head. He compared the 50-year-old actor's appearance to that of Demi Moore`s look in 'G.I. Jane'. Post 2022 Oscars slap gate, Netflix puts Will Smith's new film on hold Jada, who recently opened up about living with alopecia areata, was visibly upset, rolling her eyes from her seat.Seconds later, Smith walked onstage and approached Rock, smacking him in front of the audience. The 53-year-old actor also shouted to a stunned Rock, "Keep my wife`s name out of your f---ing mouth." Smith then remained seated with his wife at his table for the rest of the event. Rock has so far declined to press charges.Smith announced on April 1 that he was resigning from the Academy. He still faces suspension, expulsion or other sanctions from the Academy, which condemned his violent actions following the Oscars 2022 ceremony.The next Academy board meeting is scheduled for April 18.

Whoopi Goldberg feels Will Smith will bounce back from Oscars slap controversy

<p>It seems Will Smith's troubles are far from over. The actor may have apologised and subsequently resigned from the Academy after slapping Chris Rock at 2022 Oscar Awards, but it also has impacted the projects he has been associated with.&nbsp;<br />
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According to the Hollywood Reporter, OTT giant Netflix has planned to move 'Fast and Lose' into the backburner. The film features Will Smith in the lead. Incidentally, the film's director David Leitch had already left the project a week prior to the Oscars incident. He is now directing 'Fall Guy' which stars Ryan Gosling and is backed by Universal.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/will-smith-resigns-from-academy-membership-after-slapping-chris-rock-at-oscars-467574" hreflang="en">Will Smith resigns from Academy membership after slapping Chris Rock at Oscars 2022</a><br />
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A source told THR that both Netflix and Universal were competing to get Leitch to direct their next project which ultimately Universal won. &nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/police-offered-to-arrest-will-smith-oscars-producer-says-467299" hreflang="en">Police offered to arrest Will Smith, Oscars 2022 producer says</a><br />
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Soon after Leitch's exit, Netflix was even trying to rope another big director considering Smith was the front runner for Best Actor Oscar award this year. Smith did win an Oscar but the slapping incident has tainted the ceremony and the actor to a great extent. Reports now suggest that Netflix has quietly moved the project to the back burner.</p>

<p>'Fast and Loose' was a story of a crime boss who loses his memory after an attack and how pieces back his identity with help of clues and realises he had led a double identity as a wealthy kingpin and a CIA agent. It is not clear if Netflix will go ahead with Smith or re-cast the project entirely with a new director.&nbsp;<br />
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Smith's other project Apple+&nbsp;escape drama 'Emancipation' has also been put on hold for the moment although only post-production work is left of the film. It is scheduled to release in 2022 but post the Oscar incident it is unclear when the film will release.&nbsp;<br />
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It seems Will Smith's troubles are far from over. The actor may have apologised and subsequently resigned from the Academy after slapping Chris Rock at 2022 Oscar Awards, but it also has impacted the projects he has been associated with.

It seems Will Smith's troubles are far from over. The actor may have apologised and subsequently resigned from the Academy after slapping Chris Rock at 2022 Oscar Awards, but it also has impacted the projects he has been associated with. According to the Hollywood Reporter, OTT giant Netflix has planned to move 'Fast and Lose' into the backburner. The film features Will Smith in the lead. Incidentally, the film's director David Leitch had already left the project a week prior to the Oscars incident. He is now directing 'Fall Guy' which stars Ryan Gosling and is backed by Universal. Will Smith resigns from Academy membership after slapping Chris Rock at Oscars 2022 A source told THR that both Netflix and Universal were competing to get Leitch to direct their next project which ultimately Universal won. Police offered to arrest Will Smith, Oscars 2022 producer says Soon after Leitch's exit, Netflix was even trying to rope another big director considering Smith was the front runner for Best Actor Oscar award this year. Smith did win an Oscar but the slapping incident has tainted the ceremony and the actor to a great extent. Reports now suggest that Netflix has quietly moved the project to the back burner. 'Fast and Loose' was a story of a crime boss who loses his memory after an attack and how pieces back his identity with help of clues and realises he had led a double identity as a wealthy kingpin and a CIA agent. It is not clear if Netflix will go ahead with Smith or re-cast the project entirely with a new director. Smith's other project Apple+ escape drama 'Emancipation' has also been put on hold for the moment although only post-production work is left of the film. It is scheduled to release in 2022 but post the Oscar incident it is unclear when the film will release. Academy accepts Will Smith's resignation over Chris Rock slap, says, disciplinary proceedings will continue

Post 2022 Oscars slap gate, Netflix puts Will Smith's new film on hold

<p>Days after Hollywood star Will Smith created headlines as he slapped Chris Rock on stage during the Oscar 2022 ceremony, the actor has announced that he has resigned from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.</p>

<p>"I have directly responded to the Academy's disciplinary hearing notice, and I will fully accept any and all consequences for my conduct. My actions at the 94th Academy Awards presentation were shocking, painful, and inexcusable," Smith`s publicist told news agencies.</p>

<p>"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," he said.</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-watch-jada-pinkett-smiths-reaction-after-will-smith-slapped-chris-rock-at-oscars-2020-467343" hreflang="en">Watch: Jada Pinkett Smith's reaction after Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at Oscars 2020</a></strong></p>

<p>Smith, added that&nbsp;he was "heartbroken" over the incident and "betrayed the trust of the Academy."</p>

<p>"I betrayed the trust of the Academy. I deprived other nominees and winners of their opportunity to celebrate and be celebrated for their extraordinary work," Smith stated."I am heartbroken. I want to put the focus back on those who deserve attention for their achievements and allow the Academy to get back to the incredible work it does to support creativity and artistry in film. So, I am resigning from membership in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, and will accept any further consequences the Board deems appropriate," he added.</p>

<p>Smith had previously apologized to the academy and to Rock.</p>

<p>A few minutes after the incident, Smith was announced Best Actor at the Oscars.</p>

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<p>Will Smith slapped comedian Chris Rock onstage after he got miffed at the latter's joke directed at his wife Jada Pinkett Smith. The 94th Academy Awards took place at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday where Smith won his maiden Oscar for 'King Richard'.&nbsp;</p>

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Days after Hollywood star Will Smith created headlines as he slapped Chris Rock on stage during the Oscar 2022 ceremony, the actor has announced that he has resigned from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Days after Hollywood star Will Smith created headlines as he slapped Chris Rock on stage during the Oscar 2022 ceremony, the actor has announced that he has resigned from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. "I have directly responded to the Academy's disciplinary hearing notice, and I will fully accept any and all consequences for my conduct. My actions at the 94th Academy Awards presentation were shocking, painful, and inexcusable," Smith`s publicist told news agencies. "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," he said. Watch: Jada Pinkett Smith's reaction after Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at Oscars 2020 Smith, added that he was "heartbroken" over the incident and "betrayed the trust of the Academy." "I betrayed the trust of the Academy. I deprived other nominees and winners of their opportunity to celebrate and be celebrated for their extraordinary work," Smith stated."I am heartbroken. I want to put the focus back on those who deserve attention for their achievements and allow the Academy to get back to the incredible work it does to support creativity and artistry in film. So, I am resigning from membership in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, and will accept any further consequences the Board deems appropriate," he added. Smith had previously apologized to the academy and to Rock. A few minutes after the incident, Smith was announced Best Actor at the Oscars. Jada Pinkett Smith breaks silence after Will Smith's Oscars slap: 'A season for healing’ Will Smith slapped comedian Chris Rock onstage after he got miffed at the latter's joke directed at his wife Jada Pinkett Smith. The 94th Academy Awards took place at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday where Smith won his maiden Oscar for 'King Richard'. Will Smith should apologise to all for spoiling Oscars 2022 with his toxic masculinity Police offered to arrest Will Smith, Oscars 2022 producer says

Will Smith resigns from Academy membership after slapping Chris Rock at Oscars 2022

<p>&nbsp;Los Angeles police were on site and ready to arrest actor Will Smith at the Academy Awards on Sunday for slapping presenter Chris Rock, the producer of the Hollywood ceremony said on Thursday.<br />
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The authorities did take not any action because Rock declined to press charges, producer Will Packer said, echoing what a police spokesperson said on Sunday.<br />
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"They were saying, you know, this is battery, was a word they used in that moment," Packer said in excerpts from an interview that will air Friday on ABC`s "Good Morning America."<br />
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"They said, we will go get him. We are prepared. We`re prepared to get him right now," Packer added.<br />
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During the live Oscars telecast, Smith strode up to the stage after Rock made a joke about the appearance of Smith`s wife, then smacked the comedian`s face.<br />
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Less than an hour later, Smith gave a tearful speech on stage as he accepted the best actor trophy for his role in "King Richard."<br />
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Behind the scenes, police were discussing options with Rock, Packer said.<br />
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Rock "was being very dismissive of those options. He was like, `No, no, no, I`m fine.` And even to the point where I said, `Rock, let them finish,`" Packer added.<br />
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Representatives for Rock did not immediately respond to a request for comment.<br />
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Smith apologized to Rock, producers and viewers in a statement on Monday, saying he had "reacted emotionally".<br />
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Rock`s joke about Smith`s wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, made a reference to the 1997 film "G.I. Jane" in which actress Demi Moore shaved her head. It was unclear whether Rock was aware that Jada Pinkett Smith has a condition that causes hair loss.<br />
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A police spokesman said Sunday night that the individual involved in the incident had declined to press charges, but did not provide details about the interactions at the awards show.<br />
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Los Angeles police were on site and ready to arrest actor Will Smith at the Academy Awards on Sunday for slapping presenter Chris Rock, the producer of the Hollywood ceremony said on Thursday.

Los Angeles police were on site and ready to arrest actor Will Smith at the Academy Awards on Sunday for slapping presenter Chris Rock, the producer of the Hollywood ceremony said on Thursday. The authorities did take not any action because Rock declined to press charges, producer Will Packer said, echoing what a police spokesperson said on Sunday. "They were saying, you know, this is battery, was a word they used in that moment," Packer said in excerpts from an interview that will air Friday on ABC`s "Good Morning America." "They said, we will go get him. We are prepared. We`re prepared to get him right now," Packer added. During the live Oscars telecast, Smith strode up to the stage after Rock made a joke about the appearance of Smith`s wife, then smacked the comedian`s face. Less than an hour later, Smith gave a tearful speech on stage as he accepted the best actor trophy for his role in "King Richard." Behind the scenes, police were discussing options with Rock, Packer said. Rock "was being very dismissive of those options. He was like, `No, no, no, I`m fine.` And even to the point where I said, `Rock, let them finish,`" Packer added. Representatives for Rock did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Smith apologized to Rock, producers and viewers in a statement on Monday, saying he had "reacted emotionally". Rock`s joke about Smith`s wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, made a reference to the 1997 film "G.I. Jane" in which actress Demi Moore shaved her head. It was unclear whether Rock was aware that Jada Pinkett Smith has a condition that causes hair loss. A police spokesman said Sunday night that the individual involved in the incident had declined to press charges, but did not provide details about the interactions at the awards show.

Police offered to arrest Will Smith, Oscars 2022 producer says

<p>A new video has surfaced online which shows Jada Pinkett Smith laughing moments after her husband Will Smith slapped Chris Rock and walked back to his seat.&nbsp;<br />
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Smith stormed the Oscars stage on Sunday and slapped Rock after he made a joke about Pinkett Smith's bald head while presenting an award.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Will Smith just smacked the s--- out of me," Rock said as Smith walked off the stage. A new video shows Jada Pinkett Smith laughing at Rock's comments as her husband went and sat beside her.&nbsp;<br />
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Smith then went on to scream at Rock and said, "Keep my wife's name out of your f-----ng mouth'.&nbsp;</p>

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The new video has prompted actor Michael Rapaport to question Pinkett Smith via Twitter on Thursday morning.&nbsp;<br />
"People saying Will Smith was protecting Jada, Why wasn’t JADA protecting Will from literally ruining his entire career? My Wife would’ve been fighting me before I sat down for making an a--hole of myself &amp; our family," he wrote.</p>

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<p>Moments after slapping Rock, Smith accepted the Best Actor award for his role in 'King Richard'. In his speech, he apologised to the academy and his fellow nominees but did not mention Rock's name.&nbsp;<br />
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In the subsequent days, he issued a public apology to the comedian on Instagram. The Academy on its part announced that they were weighing in on the situation and would take appropriate action if need be against Smith. The Academy also mentioned that post the incident, Smith was asked leave but he refused and stayed on for the rest of the ceremony.&nbsp;</p>

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A new video has surfaced online which shows Jada Pinkett Smith laughing moments after her husband Will Smith slapped Chris Rock and walked back to his seat. Smith stormed the Oscars stage on Sunday and slapped Rock after he made a joke about Pinkett Smith's bald head while presenting an award.

A new video has surfaced online which shows Jada Pinkett Smith laughing moments after her husband Will Smith slapped Chris Rock and walked back to his seat. Smith stormed the Oscars stage on Sunday and slapped Rock after he made a joke about Pinkett Smith's bald head while presenting an award. "Will Smith just smacked the s--- out of me," Rock said as Smith walked off the stage. A new video shows Jada Pinkett Smith laughing at Rock's comments as her husband went and sat beside her. Smith then went on to scream at Rock and said, "Keep my wife's name out of your f-----ng mouth'. Will Smith owes an apology to all of us for spoiling Oscars 2022 The new video has prompted actor Michael Rapaport to question Pinkett Smith via Twitter on Thursday morning. "People saying Will Smith was protecting Jada, Why wasn’t JADA protecting Will from literally ruining his entire career? My Wife would’ve been fighting me before I sat down for making an a--hole of myself & our family," he wrote. Watch the video here: People saying Will Smith was protecting Jada, Why wasn’t JADA protecting Will from literally ruining his entire career? My Wife would’ve been fighting me before I sat down for making an asshole of myself & our family pic.twitter.com/frA7KlULvs — MichaelRapaport (@MichaelRapaport) March 31, 2022 × Moments after slapping Rock, Smith accepted the Best Actor award for his role in 'King Richard'. In his speech, he apologised to the academy and his fellow nominees but did not mention Rock's name. In the subsequent days, he issued a public apology to the comedian on Instagram. The Academy on its part announced that they were weighing in on the situation and would take appropriate action if need be against Smith. The Academy also mentioned that post the incident, Smith was asked leave but he refused and stayed on for the rest of the ceremony. From Will Smith slapping to Beyonce's performance: Oscars most defining moments, see pics Before Chris Rock, Will Smith once slapped a reporter on the red carpet, here's why

Watch: Jada Pinkett Smith's reaction after Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at Oscars 2020

<p>Comedian Chris Rock, in his first public comments since he was slapped in the face by actor Will Smith at the Oscars on Sunday, said he is "still processing" the incident that made headlines around the world.<br />
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"How was YOUR weekend?" Rock asked on Wednesday night of a sold-out crowd at Boston's Wilbur Theatre. He made it clear from the onset he did not plan to address the Oscars incident at length.<br />
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"I'm still processing what happened, so at some point I'll talk about that shit," Rock told the crowd. "It'll be serious. It'll be funny, but right now I'm going to tell some jokes."<br />
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At Sunday's Academy Awards, Rock was on stage to present the trophy for best documentary. He made a joke about Smith's wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, that referenced the 1997 film 'G.I. Jane'&nbsp;in which actress Demi Moore shaved her head. It was unclear whether Rock was aware that Pinkett Smith has a condition that causes hair loss.<br />
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Will Smith strode onto the stage and slapped Rock before winning best actor less than an hour later. The actor apologized to Rock and the academy in a statement on Monday.<br />
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During his 80-minute set in Boston, Rock never mentioned Smith. Instead, he launched into a stream of profanity-laced barbs directed at Great Britain's royal family, Meghan Markle, former US&nbsp;President Donald Trump, US&nbsp;President Joe Biden, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Subaru, Lululemon and even his oldest daughter Lola.<br />
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"He came out swinging, but not about Will Smith," said Ramsay Fretz, a 32-year-old Boston real estate agent who sat in the balcony. "It's nice to see someone equally attack everybody."<br />
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After the slap that reverberated around the world, TickPick, an online marketplace for events, said it sold more tickets overnight to Rock's 'Ego Death'&nbsp;tour than it did in the past month combined.<br />
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Balcony seat tickets with a face value of $61 fetched nearly $1,000 after Smith slapped Rock in front of nearly 17 million television viewers tuned into the Oscars.</p>


Comedian Chris Rock, in his first public comments since he was slapped in the face by actor Will Smith at the Oscars on Sunday, said he is "still processing" the incident that made headlines around the world.

Comedian Chris Rock, in his first public comments since he was slapped in the face by actor Will Smith at the Oscars on Sunday, said he is "still processing" the incident that made headlines around the world. "How was YOUR weekend?" Rock asked on Wednesday night of a sold-out crowd at Boston's Wilbur Theatre. He made it clear from the onset he did not plan to address the Oscars incident at length. "I'm still processing what happened, so at some point I'll talk about that shit," Rock told the crowd. "It'll be serious. It'll be funny, but right now I'm going to tell some jokes." At Sunday's Academy Awards, Rock was on stage to present the trophy for best documentary. He made a joke about Smith's wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, that referenced the 1997 film 'G.I. Jane' in which actress Demi Moore shaved her head. It was unclear whether Rock was aware that Pinkett Smith has a condition that causes hair loss. Will Smith strode onto the stage and slapped Rock before winning best actor less than an hour later. The actor apologized to Rock and the academy in a statement on Monday. During his 80-minute set in Boston, Rock never mentioned Smith. Instead, he launched into a stream of profanity-laced barbs directed at Great Britain's royal family, Meghan Markle, former US President Donald Trump, US President Joe Biden, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Subaru, Lululemon and even his oldest daughter Lola. "He came out swinging, but not about Will Smith," said Ramsay Fretz, a 32-year-old Boston real estate agent who sat in the balcony. "It's nice to see someone equally attack everybody." After the slap that reverberated around the world, TickPick, an online marketplace for events, said it sold more tickets overnight to Rock's 'Ego Death' tour than it did in the past month combined. Balcony seat tickets with a face value of $61 fetched nearly $1,000 after Smith slapped Rock in front of nearly 17 million television viewers tuned into the Oscars.

Chris Rock says he is 'still processing' the slap by Will Smith at Oscars 2022

<p>Will Smith reportedly refused a request to leave the Oscars 2022 ceremony soon after he slapped presenter Chris Rock, a new statement by the Academy has revealed. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has started a process that could lead to the expulsion of the best actor winner from the group.&nbsp;</p>

<p>At Sunday's Oscar ceremony, Smith walked up on stage and smacked Rock on his face after the comedian made a joke about Smith's wife.&nbsp;The actor returned to his seat and twice yelled an obscenity at Rock.<br />
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Less than an hour later, Smith accepted the best actor trophy, prompting questions about why he had not been escorted out.<br />
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"Things unfolded in a way we could not have anticipated," said the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, which hands out the Oscars, in a statement.</p>

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"While we would like to clarify that Mr Smith was asked to leave the ceremony and refused, we also recognize we could have handled the situation differently."<br />
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The academy said it started a process that could lead to discipline against Smith for violations of its standards of conduct, "including inappropriate physical contact, abusive or threatening behavior, and compromising the integrity of the Academy."</p>

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Suspension, expulsion or other sanctions may be approved at its next board meeting on April 18.<br />
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Smith apologized to Rock, the academy and viewers in a statement on Monday, saying he was "out of line" and "reacted emotionally."<br />
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Rock had referred to the 1997 film 'G.I. Jane'&nbsp;in which actress Demi Moore shaved her head. It was unclear whether Rock was aware that Pinkett Smith has a condition that causes hair loss.<br />
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Under the academy's rules, Smith has the chance to provide a written response before the group takes action. Smith`s representatives did not respond to a request for comment on Wednesday.<br />
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The academy in its statement apologized&nbsp; to Rock and thanked him for "resilience in that moment."<br />
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After the incident, the comedian quickly regained his composure and announced the winner of best documentary, Questlove's 'Summer of Soul.'<br />
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Oscars co-hosts Amy Schumer and Wanda Sykes said they were sickened by the turn of events at the film industry`s highest honours.<br />
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"Still triggered and traumatized," Schumer said in a post on Instagram on Wednesday. "I love my friend @chrisrock and believe he handled it like a pro. Stayed up there and gave an Oscar to his friend @questlove and the whole thing was so disturbing."<br />
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"So much pain in @willsmith anyway I`m still in shock and stunned and sad," she added. "Waiting for this sickening feeling to go away from what we all witnessed."</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/jada-pinkett-smith-breaks-silence-after-will-smith-slapping-chris-rock-a-season-for-healing-466746" hreflang="en">Jada Pinkett Smith breaks silence after Will Smith's Oscars slap: 'A season for healing’</a><br />
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Sykes also said the incident was "sickening" and that she felt physically ill at the time. "I`m still a little traumatized," she said in clips released on Wednesday from an interview on the Ellen DeGeneres talk show.<br />
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Sykes said she felt Smith should have been removed from the event and not permitted to accept his award for playing the father of tennis stars Venus and Serena Williams in "King Richard."<br />
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"For them to let him stay in that room and enjoy the rest of the show and accept his award, I was like how gross is this? This is just the wrong message," she said.</p>

<p>The clash between Smith and Rock overshadowed the rest of the award ceremony which had a wonderful little film called 'CODA' winning the best picture and Jane Campion taking home the best director award. She is only the third female director in the history of Oscars to have won in this category.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With agency inputs)</em></p>

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Will Smith reportedly refused a request to leave the Oscars 2022 ceremony soon after he slapped presenter Chris Rock, a new statement by the Academy has revealed.

Will Smith reportedly refused a request to leave the Oscars 2022 ceremony soon after he slapped presenter Chris Rock, a new statement by the Academy has revealed. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has started a process that could lead to the expulsion of the best actor winner from the group. At Sunday's Oscar ceremony, Smith walked up on stage and smacked Rock on his face after the comedian made a joke about Smith's wife. The actor returned to his seat and twice yelled an obscenity at Rock. Less than an hour later, Smith accepted the best actor trophy, prompting questions about why he had not been escorted out. "Things unfolded in a way we could not have anticipated," said the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, which hands out the Oscars, in a statement. The Academy reveals Will Smith-Chris Rock incident will 'take few weeks' of investigation "While we would like to clarify that Mr Smith was asked to leave the ceremony and refused, we also recognize we could have handled the situation differently." The academy said it started a process that could lead to discipline against Smith for violations of its standards of conduct, "including inappropriate physical contact, abusive or threatening behavior, and compromising the integrity of the Academy." Police visit Will Smith after drone gets spotted near his mansion Suspension, expulsion or other sanctions may be approved at its next board meeting on April 18. Smith apologized to Rock, the academy and viewers in a statement on Monday, saying he was "out of line" and "reacted emotionally." Rock had referred to the 1997 film 'G.I. Jane' in which actress Demi Moore shaved her head. It was unclear whether Rock was aware that Pinkett Smith has a condition that causes hair loss. Under the academy's rules, Smith has the chance to provide a written response before the group takes action. Smith`s representatives did not respond to a request for comment on Wednesday. The academy in its statement apologized to Rock and thanked him for "resilience in that moment." After the incident, the comedian quickly regained his composure and announced the winner of best documentary, Questlove's 'Summer of Soul.' Oscars co-hosts Amy Schumer and Wanda Sykes said they were sickened by the turn of events at the film industry`s highest honours. "Still triggered and traumatized," Schumer said in a post on Instagram on Wednesday. "I love my friend @chrisrock and believe he handled it like a pro. Stayed up there and gave an Oscar to his friend @questlove and the whole thing was so disturbing." "So much pain in @willsmith anyway I`m still in shock and stunned and sad," she added. "Waiting for this sickening feeling to go away from what we all witnessed." Jada Pinkett Smith breaks silence after Will Smith's Oscars slap: 'A season for healing’ Sykes also said the incident was "sickening" and that she felt physically ill at the time. "I`m still a little traumatized," she said in clips released on Wednesday from an interview on the Ellen DeGeneres talk show. Sykes said she felt Smith should have been removed from the event and not permitted to accept his award for playing the father of tennis stars Venus and Serena Williams in "King Richard." "For them to let him stay in that room and enjoy the rest of the show and accept his award, I was like how gross is this? This is just the wrong message," she said. The clash between Smith and Rock overshadowed the rest of the award ceremony which had a wonderful little film called 'CODA' winning the best picture and Jane Campion taking home the best director award. She is only the third female director in the history of Oscars to have won in this category. (With agency inputs)

Will Smith refused to leave Oscars, reveals Academy as it weighs disciplinary action

<p>Chris Rock is finally back on the stage after the Oscars night that went awry for him. The comedian has kickstarted a sold-out comedy tour which saw ticket sales jump after the Oscars fiasco when Will Smith hit him on stage for a joke.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Starting his tour, Chris Rock said that is <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/chris-rock-still-processing-slap-by-will-smith-at-oscars-467027">“still processing what happened”</a>. He received a standing ovation for the set.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He even received an apology from The Academy for what he went through. "Mr Rock, we apologise to you for what you experienced on our stage and thank you for your resilience in that moment," the Academy said in a statement.</p>

<p>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-zoe-kravitz-has-this-to-say-on-will-smith-chris-rock-slapping-scandal-466944" hreflang="en">Zoe Kravitz has this to say on Will Smith-Chris Rock slapping scandal</a></p>

<h5>Watch:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/heres-what-happened-will-smith-punches-chris-rock-on-oscars-stage-466343" hreflang="en">Here's what happened: Will Smith punches Chris Rock on Oscars stage!</a></h5>

<p>Late night chat show hosts, like Jimmy Kimmel, and many on social media have also praised Chris Rock for keeping calm and carrying on.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Will Smith smacked him for cracking a joke on his wife’s hairstyle. He then returned to his seat and said, "Keep my wife's name out of your f*****g mouth."&nbsp;</p>


Chris Rock is finally back on the stage after the Oscars night that went awry for him. The comedian has kickstarted a sold-out comedy tour which saw ticket sales jump after the Oscars fiasco when Will Smith hit him on stage for a joke.

Chris Rock is finally back on the stage after the Oscars night that went awry for him. The comedian has kickstarted a sold-out comedy tour which saw ticket sales jump after the Oscars fiasco when Will Smith hit him on stage for a joke. Starting his tour, Chris Rock said that is “still processing what happened”. He received a standing ovation for the set. He even received an apology from The Academy for what he went through. "Mr Rock, we apologise to you for what you experienced on our stage and thank you for your resilience in that moment," the Academy said in a statement. Also read: Zoe Kravitz has this to say on Will Smith-Chris Rock slapping scandal Watch: Here's what happened: Will Smith punches Chris Rock on Oscars stage! Late night chat show hosts, like Jimmy Kimmel, and many on social media have also praised Chris Rock for keeping calm and carrying on. Meanwhile, Will Smith smacked him for cracking a joke on his wife’s hairstyle. He then returned to his seat and said, "Keep my wife's name out of your f*****g mouth."

Chris Rock gets standing ovation during his sold-out comedy tour

Things got heated at the Oscars 2022, when Will Smith punched comedian Chris Rock on stage over a joke he cracked on hairstyle of Will's wife Jada. The audience couldn't believe how it all panned out.

Here's what happened: Will Smith punches Chris Rock on Oscars stage!

After Will Smith smacked Chris Rock on stage at Sunday's Oscar Awards event, the internet has been buzzing about the shocking event. Here are the major developments post Will Smith slapgate.

Slapgate aftermath: Will Smith bows down, Chris Rock in profit, Oscars Academy digs in!

<p>The Will Smith- Chris Rock row at Oscars 2022 has got Hollywood divided. On Sunday soon after Will Smith walked onto the stage and smacked Chris Rock over a joke on Jada Pinkett Smith's bald head.&nbsp;<br />
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While celebrities like Denzel Washington, Tyler Perry and Bradley Cooper were seen consoling Smith, it came as a surprise to many that no one went to speak to Rock.&nbsp;<br />
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Now Hollywood star Alec Baldwin has spoken in favour of the comedian.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The 63-year-old actor and producer took to Instagram on Tuesday and shared a snap of his tweet that had a message for Rock."I am not reading much about how, or even if, the producers attended to Chris. But I love you, @chrisrock. And I'm sorry the Oscars turned into the Jerry Springer show," Baldwin posted.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/jada-pinkett-smith-breaks-silence-after-will-smith-slapping-chris-rock-a-season-for-healing-466746" hreflang="en">Jada Pinkett Smith breaks silence after Will Smith's Oscars slap: 'A season for healing’</a><br />
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He is not the first celebrity to weigh in on the slap scandal as previously Tiffany Hadish, Ricky Gervais, among several others have shared their thoughts.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions-blogs/will-smith-should-apologise-to-all-for-spoiling-the-oscars-with-his-toxic-masculinity-466686" hreflang="en">Will Smith should apologise to all for spoiling Oscars 2022 with his toxic masculinity</a><br />
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At the 94th Academy Awards, Smith was named best actor later for his performance in 'King Richards'. He used his time at the podium to apologise to the Academy and to his fellow nominees. He has also apologised to Chris by penning a lengthy post on Instagram.&nbsp;</p>


The Will Smith- Chris Rock row at Oscars 2022 has got Hollywood divided. On Sunday soon after Will Smith walked onto the stage and smacked Chris Rock over a joke on Jada Pinkett Smith's bald head.

The Will Smith- Chris Rock row at Oscars 2022 has got Hollywood divided. On Sunday soon after Will Smith walked onto the stage and smacked Chris Rock over a joke on Jada Pinkett Smith's bald head. While celebrities like Denzel Washington, Tyler Perry and Bradley Cooper were seen consoling Smith, it came as a surprise to many that no one went to speak to Rock. Now Hollywood star Alec Baldwin has spoken in favour of the comedian. Jim Carrey lashes at peers over Will Smith slap gate at Oscars 2022: Hollywood is spineless en masse The 63-year-old actor and producer took to Instagram on Tuesday and shared a snap of his tweet that had a message for Rock."I am not reading much about how, or even if, the producers attended to Chris. But I love you, @chrisrock. And I'm sorry the Oscars turned into the Jerry Springer show," Baldwin posted. Jada Pinkett Smith breaks silence after Will Smith's Oscars slap: 'A season for healing’ He is not the first celebrity to weigh in on the slap scandal as previously Tiffany Hadish, Ricky Gervais, among several others have shared their thoughts. Will Smith should apologise to all for spoiling Oscars 2022 with his toxic masculinity At the 94th Academy Awards, Smith was named best actor later for his performance in 'King Richards'. He used his time at the podium to apologise to the Academy and to his fellow nominees. He has also apologised to Chris by penning a lengthy post on Instagram.

Alec Baldwin sides with Chris Rock following slapping incident at Oscars 2022

<p>After two years of subdued celebration with a limited audience and winners connecting remotely, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences made great efforts to make the 2022 edition of the Oscar awards a grand success. It tried to cut short the awards by televising certain categories before going live, it included mentions of films that were voted by the audiences, it brought several legends on stage and even celebrated some iconic films at the event. Yet, 2022 will go down in history for Will Smith slapping comedian Chris Rock on stage over a joke on the former's wife.</p>

<p>First thing first, roast comedy has been a part of Oscars for decades where the hosts and a bunch of comedians and even actors come up on stage, take a jibe at their peers, their films before announcing awards. Sunday night was no different. Before Chris Rock, host Regina Hall too took a jibe at Smiths' open marriage which the couple smiled and seemingly took in their stride.</p>

<p>Rock's joke on Jada Pinkett Smith's hair was in bad taste. Pinkett Smith has been dealing with alopecia, an auto-immune disorder that leads to hair loss for years now and has been quite vocal about her struggle. Rock's comparison of her bald head to Demi Moore's look from 1997 'G.I. Jane' movie was rather unnecessary. Yet, did it call for getting smacked on his face by Will Smith live on television? Hell, no!</p>

<p>What is it that makes certain men so consumed by their masculinity that they will feel they are the custodian of women's honour and if that honour has to be protected or defended, it has to be done through violence? As Jada sat sneering at Rock's comment, it was rather strange of Will Smith to walk up on stage and hit the comedian on his face! Sure, it was in bad taste. You don't like a joke, you can always take the person aside and tell him so. I would have even understood if Smith had just kept to his seat and said "Keep my wife's name out of your 'f-----ng' mouth." &nbsp;<br />
The slap was not needed in a ceremony that from the beginning was condemning Russia's invasion of Ukraine. On one hand, the Academy was condemning war and on the other, the Best Actor recipient was getting the liberty to smack a presenter for a joke! How ironical.</p>

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<p>Not only did Smith spoil the ceremony but also took away the focus from the winners of Best Documentary Feature- the category that Rock was on stage to announce. No one cared when the Oscar went to 'Summer Of Soul (Or, When The Revolution Could Not Be Televised)' because everyone was in utter shock.</p>

<p>During the commercial break, Smith was seen being consoled by Denzel Washington, Tyler Perry and Bradley Cooper. But who went to console Chris Rock? In the power corridors of Hollywood, most felt Smith needed to be consoled but strangely no one was seen saying a word of comfort to Rock? Why this bizarre discrimination?</p>

<p>Smith continued to behave like a douche (for the lack of a better word) through the night. As he went up on stage to accept his best actor trophy for 'King Richard' he cried and apologised to the academy and his fellow nominees, keeping the focus on him and how he acted out of 'love' like a crazy dad. No sir, dads are protectors, but violence and love are two different things. His son, Jaden reacted with a tweet saying, "&nbsp;And That's How We Do It" seemingly proud of his father's action and win perhaps. Will basically gave out a wrong message to the younger lot making violence the solution for things one didn't agree on.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>At a time when war, violence and toxic behaviour are being condemned globally, a Hollywood star's display of love for his wife on live TV just reiterated the fact that how much learning and unlearning we need to do as a society. Jada Pinkett Smith has a voice of her own and uses social media as an able tool to speak on issues. Did she need her man to go up on stage and display how strong he is in front of the world? No. Did she at any point seem vulnerable that made Smith walk up on stage to protect her honour? No again.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/when-will-smith-slapped-a-prankster-on-red-carpet-who-tried-to-kiss-him-466658" hreflang="en">Before Chris Rock, Will Smith once slapped a reporter on the red carpet, here's why</a><br />
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The Smiths have been open about their marriage and life in general. Be it on chat shows, where Jada Pinkett Smith had famously admitted to having cheated on Will Smith, to Smith writing in his memoir about their open marriage and hinting at how he had too philandered in the marriage, everything about their lives has been out in the open. So when you share so much information about your personal life, it will always be subjected to public scrutiny and commentary. You can't avoid it. And if the couple did not want people to comment on their lives, they should perhaps have healthy boundaries on what to divulge and what to keep a secret.</p>

<p>Smith eventually <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-will-smith-apologizes-to-chris-rock-for-slapping-him-at-oscars-466511">issued an apology to Rock on social media</a>, perhaps as an afterthought when the Academy announced that it was weighing on the incident, and may take appropriate action, including possibly revoking his best actor Oscar. The apology came after a night of partying where Smith was seen dancing the night away, celebrating his win. The photographs did not somehow show a man who had any regret for his actions even though he mentioned he was 'wrong' in his apology a day later.&nbsp;</p>

<p>But doesn't the actor owe an apology to first-time winners Jessica Chastain, the makers of 'Summer Of Soul', Jane Campion, Troy Kostur and others who had the biggest night of their career getting completely overshadowed by a privileged, self-oriented man and his weird sense of responsibility? When will Will Smith issue an apology to them?</p>

<p>It was a night when a queer Latino woman won an Oscar (Adriana DeBose), a &nbsp;deaf man won for his performance(Troy Kotsur) and two female filmmakers were honoured for their work and it took two men to completely overshadow their moment under the sun with stupidity and violence.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Where's the apology for that?</p>


After two years of subdued celebration with a limited audience and winners connecting remotely, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences made great efforts to make the 2022 edition of the Oscar awards a grand success.

After two years of subdued celebration with a limited audience and winners connecting remotely, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences made great efforts to make the 2022 edition of the Oscar awards a grand success. It tried to cut short the awards by televising certain categories before going live, it included mentions of films that were voted by the audiences, it brought several legends on stage and even celebrated some iconic films at the event. Yet, 2022 will go down in history for Will Smith slapping comedian Chris Rock on stage over a joke on the former's wife. First thing first, roast comedy has been a part of Oscars for decades where the hosts and a bunch of comedians and even actors come up on stage, take a jibe at their peers, their films before announcing awards. Sunday night was no different. Before Chris Rock, host Regina Hall too took a jibe at Smiths' open marriage which the couple smiled and seemingly took in their stride. Rock's joke on Jada Pinkett Smith's hair was in bad taste. Pinkett Smith has been dealing with alopecia, an auto-immune disorder that leads to hair loss for years now and has been quite vocal about her struggle. Rock's comparison of her bald head to Demi Moore's look from 1997 'G.I. Jane' movie was rather unnecessary. Yet, did it call for getting smacked on his face by Will Smith live on television? Hell, no! What is it that makes certain men so consumed by their masculinity that they will feel they are the custodian of women's honour and if that honour has to be protected or defended, it has to be done through violence? As Jada sat sneering at Rock's comment, it was rather strange of Will Smith to walk up on stage and hit the comedian on his face! Sure, it was in bad taste. You don't like a joke, you can always take the person aside and tell him so. I would have even understood if Smith had just kept to his seat and said "Keep my wife's name out of your 'f-----ng' mouth." The slap was not needed in a ceremony that from the beginning was condemning Russia's invasion of Ukraine. On one hand, the Academy was condemning war and on the other, the Best Actor recipient was getting the liberty to smack a presenter for a joke! How ironical. From Will Smith slapping to Beyonce's performance: Oscars most defining moments, see pics Not only did Smith spoil the ceremony but also took away the focus from the winners of Best Documentary Feature- the category that Rock was on stage to announce. No one cared when the Oscar went to 'Summer Of Soul (Or, When The Revolution Could Not Be Televised)' because everyone was in utter shock. During the commercial break, Smith was seen being consoled by Denzel Washington, Tyler Perry and Bradley Cooper. But who went to console Chris Rock? In the power corridors of Hollywood, most felt Smith needed to be consoled but strangely no one was seen saying a word of comfort to Rock? Why this bizarre discrimination? Smith continued to behave like a douche (for the lack of a better word) through the night. As he went up on stage to accept his best actor trophy for 'King Richard' he cried and apologised to the academy and his fellow nominees, keeping the focus on him and how he acted out of 'love' like a crazy dad. No sir, dads are protectors, but violence and love are two different things. His son, Jaden reacted with a tweet saying, " And That's How We Do It" seemingly proud of his father's action and win perhaps. Will basically gave out a wrong message to the younger lot making violence the solution for things one didn't agree on. And That’s How We Do It — Jaden (@jaden) March 28, 2022 × At a time when war, violence and toxic behaviour are being condemned globally, a Hollywood star's display of love for his wife on live TV just reiterated the fact that how much learning and unlearning we need to do as a society. Jada Pinkett Smith has a voice of her own and uses social media as an able tool to speak on issues. Did she need her man to go up on stage and display how strong he is in front of the world? No. Did she at any point seem vulnerable that made Smith walk up on stage to protect her honour? No again. Before Chris Rock, Will Smith once slapped a reporter on the red carpet, here's why The Smiths have been open about their marriage and life in general. Be it on chat shows, where Jada Pinkett Smith had famously admitted to having cheated on Will Smith, to Smith writing in his memoir about their open marriage and hinting at how he had too philandered in the marriage, everything about their lives has been out in the open. So when you share so much information about your personal life, it will always be subjected to public scrutiny and commentary. You can't avoid it. And if the couple did not want people to comment on their lives, they should perhaps have healthy boundaries on what to divulge and what to keep a secret. Smith eventually issued an apology to Rock on social media, perhaps as an afterthought when the Academy announced that it was weighing on the incident, and may take appropriate action, including possibly revoking his best actor Oscar. The apology came after a night of partying where Smith was seen dancing the night away, celebrating his win. The photographs did not somehow show a man who had any regret for his actions even though he mentioned he was 'wrong' in his apology a day later. But doesn't the actor owe an apology to first-time winners Jessica Chastain, the makers of 'Summer Of Soul', Jane Campion, Troy Kostur and others who had the biggest night of their career getting completely overshadowed by a privileged, self-oriented man and his weird sense of responsibility? When will Will Smith issue an apology to them? It was a night when a queer Latino woman won an Oscar (Adriana DeBose), a deaf man won for his performance(Troy Kotsur) and two female filmmakers were honoured for their work and it took two men to completely overshadow their moment under the sun with stupidity and violence. Where's the apology for that?

Will Smith should apologise to all for spoiling Oscars 2022 with his toxic masculinity

<p>A day after Will Smith grabbed headlines the world over as he went on stage and smacked comedian Chris Rock during the Oscar awards, the actor has apologised to the comedian.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
Smith issued a statement after the Academy stated that&nbsp;it might take action against Smith for an incident that overshadowed the industry's top awards. There were unconfirmed reports that it might even revoke the best actor award he won on Sunday night.<br />
<br />
Smith, in a post on Instagram, said his behaviour at the globally televised ceremony was "unacceptable and inexcusable."<br />
"I would like to publicly apologize to you, Chris," Smith wrote. "I was out of line and I was wrong."<br />
<br />
Smith went on stage and slapped Rock after the comedian made a joke about Smith's wife Jada Pinkett Smith that seemed to refer to her baldness. Pinkett Smith suffers from a condition called Alopecia which leads to hair loss and has been open about her struggle since 2018.&nbsp;<br />
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Moments later Smith won his maiden Oscar for the 'King Richard'.&nbsp;<br />
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Rock, in a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith, had referenced the 1997 film 'G.I. Jane' in which actress Demi Moore shaved her head. It was unclear whether Rock was aware that Smith's wife disease.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/news-what-is-alopecia-areata-the-disorder-that-will-smiths-wife-jada-suffers-from-466376" hreflang="en">What is Alopecia Areata? The disorder that Will Smith's wife Jada suffers from</a><br />
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"Jokes at my expense are part of the job," Smith said on Monday, "but a joke about Jada`s medical condition was too much for me to bear and I reacted emotionally."<br />
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"I am embarrassed and my actions were not indicative of the man I want to be," he added.</p>

<p>Here is the full statement by Will Smith:&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>Violence in all of its forms is poisonous and destructive. My behavior at last night’s Academy Awards was unacceptable and inexcusable. Jokes at my expense are a part of the job, but a joke about Jada’s medical condition was too much for me to bear and I reacted emotionally.</em></p>

<p><em>I would like to publicly apologize to you, Chris. I was out of line and I was wrong. I am embarrassed and my actions were not indicative of the man I want to be. There is no place for violence in a world of love and kindness. &nbsp;<br />
&nbsp;<br />
I would also like to apologize to the Academy, the producers of the show, all the attendees and everyone watching around the world. I would like to apologize to the Williams Family and my King Richard Family. I deeply regret that my behavior has stained what has been an otherwise gorgeous journey for all of us.<br />
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I am a work in progress.</em></p>

<p><em>Sincerely,</em></p>

<p><em>Will</em></p>

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<p>Earlier on Monday, the 9,900-member Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences condemned Smith's actions and said it was reviewing the matter.<br />
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"We have officially started a formal review around the incident and will explore further action and consequences in accordance with our Bylaws, Standards of Conduct and California law," the academy said in a statement shared with Reuters.&nbsp;<br />
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The group's conduct policy states it is "opposed to any form of abuse, harassment or discrimination" and expects members to uphold the values "of respect for human dignity, inclusion, and a supportive environment that fosters creativity."<br />
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Violations may result in suspension or expulsion from the organisation, revocation of Oscars, or loss of eligibility for future awards, according to the policy.<br />
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A day after Will Smith grabbed headlines the world over as he went on stage and smacked comedian Chris Rock during the Oscar awards, the actor has apologised to the comedian.

A day after Will Smith grabbed headlines the world over as he went on stage and smacked comedian Chris Rock during the Oscar awards, the actor has apologised to the comedian. Smith issued a statement after the Academy stated that it might take action against Smith for an incident that overshadowed the industry's top awards. There were unconfirmed reports that it might even revoke the best actor award he won on Sunday night. Smith, in a post on Instagram, said his behaviour at the globally televised ceremony was "unacceptable and inexcusable." "I would like to publicly apologize to you, Chris," Smith wrote. "I was out of line and I was wrong." Smith went on stage and slapped Rock after the comedian made a joke about Smith's wife Jada Pinkett Smith that seemed to refer to her baldness. Pinkett Smith suffers from a condition called Alopecia which leads to hair loss and has been open about her struggle since 2018. Moments later Smith won his maiden Oscar for the 'King Richard'. Rock, in a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith, had referenced the 1997 film 'G.I. Jane' in which actress Demi Moore shaved her head. It was unclear whether Rock was aware that Smith's wife disease. What is Alopecia Areata? The disorder that Will Smith's wife Jada suffers from "Jokes at my expense are part of the job," Smith said on Monday, "but a joke about Jada`s medical condition was too much for me to bear and I reacted emotionally." "I am embarrassed and my actions were not indicative of the man I want to be," he added. Here is the full statement by Will Smith: Violence in all of its forms is poisonous and destructive. My behavior at last night’s Academy Awards was unacceptable and inexcusable. Jokes at my expense are a part of the job, but a joke about Jada’s medical condition was too much for me to bear and I reacted emotionally. I would like to publicly apologize to you, Chris. I was out of line and I was wrong. I am embarrassed and my actions were not indicative of the man I want to be. There is no place for violence in a world of love and kindness. I would also like to apologize to the Academy, the producers of the show, all the attendees and everyone watching around the world. I would like to apologize to the Williams Family and my King Richard Family. I deeply regret that my behavior has stained what has been an otherwise gorgeous journey for all of us. I am a work in progress. Sincerely, Will View this post on Instagram A post shared by Will Smith (@willsmith) × Earlier on Monday, the 9,900-member Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences condemned Smith's actions and said it was reviewing the matter. "We have officially started a formal review around the incident and will explore further action and consequences in accordance with our Bylaws, Standards of Conduct and California law," the academy said in a statement shared with Reuters. The group's conduct policy states it is "opposed to any form of abuse, harassment or discrimination" and expects members to uphold the values "of respect for human dignity, inclusion, and a supportive environment that fosters creativity." Violations may result in suspension or expulsion from the organisation, revocation of Oscars, or loss of eligibility for future awards, according to the policy. Cardi B, Trevor Noah, Varun Dhawan react to Will Smith slapping Chris Rock during Oscars Will Smith won't be going to jail as Chris Rock hasn't filed assault charges

Oscars 2022: 'I was out of line', Will Smith apologises to Chris Rock for slapping him

<p>Boxing promoter Jake Paul has offered Will Smith and Chris Rock $15 million each to step in the ring and settle their differences after Smith slapped Rock during Sunday`s Oscars awards ceremony.<br />
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Smith strode on stage during the televised ceremony and struck Rock in the face after the comedian made a joke about the appearance of Smith`s wife.<br />
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"I got $15m for Will Smith and $15m for Chris Rock ready to go," Paul, who runs Most Valuable Promotions, wrote on Twitter.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/chris-rocks-comedy-tour-sees-ticket-sales-surge-post-will-smiths-slap-at-oscars-466512" hreflang="en">Chris Rock's comedy tour sees ticket sales surge post Will Smith's slap at Oscars</a><br />
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"Let`s do it in August on my undercard," he said, referring to his next bout against a yet-to-be-named opponent.<br />
"Someone get me on the phone with Will Smith`s boxing representative ASAP."<br />
<br />
Rock declined to press charges against Smith, who won the Best Actor award minutes after the incident and in his speech did not apologise to Rock. The group that hands out the Oscars said it has started a formal review of the episode.<br />
<br />
Celebrity boxing matches have been a trend in recent years and contributed to the rise of the likes of Paul and his brother Logan, who rose to fame on the internet before they crossed over into boxing.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-will-smith-apologizes-to-chris-rock-for-slapping-him-at-oscars-466511" hreflang="en">'I was out of line': Will Smith apologises to Chris Rock for slapping him at Oscars</a></p>

<p>While a tantalising idea, the odds of the fight ever happening between the 53-year-old Smith and Rock, 57, are long, TMZ noted.<br />
<br />
They have each amassed a fortune in their long careers and Smith, who played legendary boxer Muhammad Ali in the 2001 biopic "Ali," would have a big advantage over the comedian when it comes to age, height and weight.</p>


Boxing promoter Jake Paul has offered Will Smith and Chris Rock $15 million each to step in the ring and settle their differences after Smith slapped Rock during Sunday`s Oscars awards ceremony.

Boxing promoter Jake Paul has offered Will Smith and Chris Rock $15 million each to step in the ring and settle their differences after Smith slapped Rock during Sunday`s Oscars awards ceremony. Smith strode on stage during the televised ceremony and struck Rock in the face after the comedian made a joke about the appearance of Smith`s wife. "I got $15m for Will Smith and $15m for Chris Rock ready to go," Paul, who runs Most Valuable Promotions, wrote on Twitter. Chris Rock's comedy tour sees ticket sales surge post Will Smith's slap at Oscars "Let`s do it in August on my undercard," he said, referring to his next bout against a yet-to-be-named opponent. "Someone get me on the phone with Will Smith`s boxing representative ASAP." Rock declined to press charges against Smith, who won the Best Actor award minutes after the incident and in his speech did not apologise to Rock. The group that hands out the Oscars said it has started a formal review of the episode. Celebrity boxing matches have been a trend in recent years and contributed to the rise of the likes of Paul and his brother Logan, who rose to fame on the internet before they crossed over into boxing. 'I was out of line': Will Smith apologises to Chris Rock for slapping him at Oscars While a tantalising idea, the odds of the fight ever happening between the 53-year-old Smith and Rock, 57, are long, TMZ noted. They have each amassed a fortune in their long careers and Smith, who played legendary boxer Muhammad Ali in the 2001 biopic "Ali," would have a big advantage over the comedian when it comes to age, height and weight.

Oscars 2022: Will Smith Vs Chris Rock! Jake Paul offers $30 million to fight after Oscars dust-up

<p>Comedian Chris Rock, who was slapped by actor Will Smith on the 94th Academy Awards stage, is seeing a surge in ticket sale for his upcoming stand-up show.</p>

<p>As per Variety, TickPick, a secondary ticketing marketplace, has sold more tickets to the comedian's Ego Death World Tourtour overnight than they did in the past month combined.</p>

<p>The company claimed that ticket prices have surged since Sunday night, going up from a minimum of USD 46 per ticket on March 18 to a minimum of USD 341.</p>

<p>Rock is scheduled to perform back-to-back shows on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday at the Wilbur Theatre.</p>

<h2><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-will-smith-wont-go-to-jail-as-chris-rock-doesnt-file-assault-charges-466365" hreflang="en">Will Smith won't be going to jail as Chris Rock hasn't filed assault charges</a></h2>

<p>While presenting the best documentary feature at the Oscars on Sunday,&nbsp;Rock made a joke about Smith's wife Jada Pinkett Smith's shaved head.Rock said he couldn't wait to see Pinkett Smith, who has alopecia, star in 'G.I. Jane 2'&nbsp;which led Smith to go up on stage and slap Rock.</p>

<p>Smith returned to his seat and shouted, "Keep my wife's name out of your f***ing mouth!"</p>

<p>A few minutes after the incident, Smith was announced Best Actor at the Oscars for his performance in 'King Richards'. Smith apologised to the Academy during his acceptance speech.</p>

<p>Hours later on Monday, the actor issued a public apology to Rock on Instagram and said he was wrong and '<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-will-smith-apologizes-to-chris-rock-for-slapping-him-at-oscars-466511">embarrassed' of his behaviour.&nbsp;</a></p>


Comedian Chris Rock, who was slapped by actor Will Smith on the 94th Academy Awards stage, is seeing a surge in ticket sale for his upcoming stand-up show. As per Variety, TickPick, a secondary ticketing marketplace, has sold more tickets to the comedian's Ego Death World Tourtour overnight than they did in the past month combined.

Comedian Chris Rock, who was slapped by actor Will Smith on the 94th Academy Awards stage, is seeing a surge in ticket sale for his upcoming stand-up show. As per Variety, TickPick, a secondary ticketing marketplace, has sold more tickets to the comedian's Ego Death World Tourtour overnight than they did in the past month combined. The company claimed that ticket prices have surged since Sunday night, going up from a minimum of USD 46 per ticket on March 18 to a minimum of USD 341. Rock is scheduled to perform back-to-back shows on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday at the Wilbur Theatre. Will Smith won't be going to jail as Chris Rock hasn't filed assault charges While presenting the best documentary feature at the Oscars on Sunday, Rock made a joke about Smith's wife Jada Pinkett Smith's shaved head.Rock said he couldn't wait to see Pinkett Smith, who has alopecia, star in 'G.I. Jane 2' which led Smith to go up on stage and slap Rock. Smith returned to his seat and shouted, "Keep my wife's name out of your f***ing mouth!" A few minutes after the incident, Smith was announced Best Actor at the Oscars for his performance in 'King Richards'. Smith apologised to the Academy during his acceptance speech. Hours later on Monday, the actor issued a public apology to Rock on Instagram and said he was wrong and 'embarrassed' of his behaviour.

Chris Rock's comedy tour sees ticket sales surge post Will Smith's slap at Oscars

<p>A day after her husband Will Smith slapped Chris Rock on Oscar's stage, Jada Pinkett Smith has broken her silence.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
Following the controversy, Jada released her first statement on Instagram and noted that it was time to focus on ‘healing’.</p>

<p><b>Also read:&nbsp;</b><a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions-blogs/will-smith-should-apologise-to-all-for-spoiling-the-oscars-with-his-toxic-masculinity-466686" hreflang="en">Will Smith should apologise to all for spoiling the Oscars with his toxic masculinity</a></p>

<p>We got one of the most shocking moments in Oscar's history after Chris took the stage to present an Oscar and made a movie ‘G.I. Jane’s' joke about Jada's shaved head. Following the joke, the one thing that the whole world saw was Smith giving a punch to Chris.</p>

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<p>After slapping, Will returned to his seat and said, “Keep my wife's name out of your f*****g mouth.” Chris, who was trying to understand what just<br />
happened, said to the audience, “Will Smith just smacked the shit out of me. It was a G.I. Jane joke. That was the greatest night in the history of television.”</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/when-will-smith-slapped-a-prankster-on-red-carpet-who-tried-to-kiss-him-466658" hreflang="en">Before Chris Rock, Will Smith once slapped a reporter on the red carpet, here's why</a><br />
<br />
By not addressing the controversy directly, Jada, who suffers from alopecia,&nbsp;shared a short statement on her Instagram account that reads, “This is a season for healing and I’m here for it.”</p>

<p>Alopecia has become a public topic after Will Smith's slap. Pinkett Smith spoke out for the first time in 2018 about her diagnosis of alopecia, a medical term referring to the loss of hair.</p>

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"It was one of those times in my life where I was literally shaking with fear," the actress and director said on her online show 'Red Table Talk.'&nbsp;''And that was when I was like, 'Oh, my God. Am I going bald?'"</p>

<p>Jada’s response came hours after Will made an apology to the comedian in an Instagram statement.&nbsp;In the post, Will said his behaviour at the globally televised ceremony was "unacceptable and inexcusable."<br />
<br />
''Violence in all of its forms is poisonous and destructive. My behaviour at last night’s Academy Awards was unacceptable and inexcusable. Jokes at my expense are a part of the job, but a joke about Jada’s medical condition was too much for me to bear and I reacted emotionally.''<br />
&nbsp;</p>


A day after her husband Will Smith slapped Chris Rock on Oscar's stage, Jada Pinkett Smith has broken her silence. Following the controversy, Jada released her first statement on Instagram and noted that it was time to focus on ‘healing’.

A day after her husband Will Smith slapped Chris Rock on Oscar's stage, Jada Pinkett Smith has broken her silence. Following the controversy, Jada released her first statement on Instagram and noted that it was time to focus on ‘healing’. Also read: Will Smith should apologise to all for spoiling the Oscars with his toxic masculinity We got one of the most shocking moments in Oscar's history after Chris took the stage to present an Oscar and made a movie ‘G.I. Jane’s' joke about Jada's shaved head. Following the joke, the one thing that the whole world saw was Smith giving a punch to Chris. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jada Pinkett Smith (@jadapinkettsmith) × After slapping, Will returned to his seat and said, “Keep my wife's name out of your f*****g mouth.” Chris, who was trying to understand what just happened, said to the audience, “Will Smith just smacked the shit out of me. It was a G.I. Jane joke. That was the greatest night in the history of television.” Also read: Before Chris Rock, Will Smith once slapped a reporter on the red carpet, here's why By not addressing the controversy directly, Jada, who suffers from alopecia, shared a short statement on her Instagram account that reads, “This is a season for healing and I’m here for it.” Alopecia has become a public topic after Will Smith's slap. Pinkett Smith spoke out for the first time in 2018 about her diagnosis of alopecia, a medical term referring to the loss of hair. "It was one of those times in my life where I was literally shaking with fear," the actress and director said on her online show 'Red Table Talk.' ''And that was when I was like, 'Oh, my God. Am I going bald?'" Jada’s response came hours after Will made an apology to the comedian in an Instagram statement. In the post, Will said his behaviour at the globally televised ceremony was "unacceptable and inexcusable." ''Violence in all of its forms is poisonous and destructive. My behaviour at last night’s Academy Awards was unacceptable and inexcusable. Jokes at my expense are a part of the job, but a joke about Jada’s medical condition was too much for me to bear and I reacted emotionally.''

Jada Pinkett Smith breaks silence after Will Smith's Oscars slap: 'A season for healing’

<p>The Oscars 2022 ceremony was going well until Will Smith took the stage and smacked Chris Rock across the face. Since then, Smith and his slap have become the talk of the world.<br />
<br />
But, did you know this was definitely not his first slap in public or at an award function, yes! Smith, a decade ago slapped a man in the face on the red carpet for 'Men in Black III'.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-will-smiths-slap-gate-leads-to-jump-in-tv-viewership-for-oscar-awards-466600" hreflang="en">Will Smith's slap gate leads to jump in TV viewership for Oscar awards&nbsp;</a></p>

<p>Back then, he raised a hand at the Ukrainian jokester Vitalii Sediuk, who was posing as a reporter and tried to kiss him on the cheek.<br />
<br />
The video which is doing rounds on social media shows Smith&nbsp;talking to the reporters when Vitalii was posing as a reporter, tries to kiss Smith. In response, a furious Will pulled away from the man slapped him with the back of his left hand.</p>

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<p>Seduik is known for his famous prank that he had done with celebrities. His pranks include rushing the stage at the 2013 Grammys when Adele was receiving his award, he once grabbed Bradley Cooper around the legs at the Screen Actors Guild Awards, and many others.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
Meanwhile, we got one of the most shocking moments in Oscar's history after Chris took the stage to present an Oscar for ‘Best Documentary Feature’ and made a movie ‘G.I. Jane’s' joke about Jada Pinkett Smith’s shaved head.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-academy-weighing-on-possible-action-to-take-against-will-smith-over-oscars-slap-466545" hreflang="en">Academy weighing on possible action to take against Will Smith over Oscars slap</a></p>

<p>Smith, in a post on Instagram, said his behaviour at the globally televised ceremony was "unacceptable and inexcusable."<br />
<br />
"I would like to publicly apologize to you, Chris," Smith wrote. "I was out of line and I was wrong."</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/news-what-is-alopecia-areata-the-disorder-that-will-smiths-wife-jada-suffers-from-466376" hreflang="en">What is Alopecia Areata? The disorder that Will Smith's wife Jada suffers from</a></p>

<p>''Violence in all of its forms is poisonous and destructive. My behaviour at last night’s Academy Awards was unacceptable and inexcusable. Jokes at my expense are a part of the job, but a joke about Jada’s medical condition was too much for me to bear and I reacted emotionally.</p>

<p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/IZXRVk_qQVA" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></p>

<p>I would like to publicly apologize to you, Chris. I was out of line and I was wrong. I am embarrassed and my actions were not indicative of the man I want to be. There is no place for violence in a world of love and kindness,'' he said in a statement.&nbsp;<br />
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The Oscars 2022 ceremony was going well until Will Smith took the stage and smacked Chris Rock across the face. Since then, Smith and his slap have become the talk of the world.

The Oscars 2022 ceremony was going well until Will Smith took the stage and smacked Chris Rock across the face. Since then, Smith and his slap have become the talk of the world. But, did you know this was definitely not his first slap in public or at an award function, yes! Smith, a decade ago slapped a man in the face on the red carpet for 'Men in Black III'. Will Smith's slap gate leads to jump in TV viewership for Oscar awards Back then, he raised a hand at the Ukrainian jokester Vitalii Sediuk, who was posing as a reporter and tried to kiss him on the cheek. The video which is doing rounds on social media shows Smith talking to the reporters when Vitalii was posing as a reporter, tries to kiss Smith. In response, a furious Will pulled away from the man slapped him with the back of his left hand. Seduik is known for his famous prank that he had done with celebrities. His pranks include rushing the stage at the 2013 Grammys when Adele was receiving his award, he once grabbed Bradley Cooper around the legs at the Screen Actors Guild Awards, and many others. Meanwhile, we got one of the most shocking moments in Oscar's history after Chris took the stage to present an Oscar for ‘Best Documentary Feature’ and made a movie ‘G.I. Jane’s' joke about Jada Pinkett Smith’s shaved head. Academy weighing on possible action to take against Will Smith over Oscars slap Smith, in a post on Instagram, said his behaviour at the globally televised ceremony was "unacceptable and inexcusable." "I would like to publicly apologize to you, Chris," Smith wrote. "I was out of line and I was wrong." What is Alopecia Areata? The disorder that Will Smith's wife Jada suffers from ''Violence in all of its forms is poisonous and destructive. My behaviour at last night’s Academy Awards was unacceptable and inexcusable. Jokes at my expense are a part of the job, but a joke about Jada’s medical condition was too much for me to bear and I reacted emotionally. I would like to publicly apologize to you, Chris. I was out of line and I was wrong. I am embarrassed and my actions were not indicative of the man I want to be. There is no place for violence in a world of love and kindness,'' he said in a statement.

Before Chris Rock, Will Smith once slapped a reporter on the red carpet, here's why

A slap stole the spotlight at this year's Oscars. Actor Will Smith hit Comedian Chris Rock after the latter joked about Smith's wife. Was the assault called for? Listen in to Palki Sharma.

Gravitas: Oscars: Will Smith slaps comedian Chris Rock

<p>With two years lost in the pandemic, the Academy was in desperate need of a boost in ratings of the Oscar ceremony and on Sunday night Will Smith served it on a platter. The organisers perhaps may not have wanted to script it this way but Will Smith slapping comedian Chris Rock garnered the Oscar awards 15.36 million views in America.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
These are the preliminary audience figures, revealed by broadcaster ABC on Monday. The numbers are significantly better from last year's record-low 9.85 million live viewers, although they are still the second-lowest in televised Academy Awards history.<br />
<br />
The moment when Smith struck comedian Rock for quipping about his wife's hair-loss condition immediately went viral online, launching countless memes and opinions both defending and condemning the best actor winner.<br />
<br />
The TV rating recovery mirrors those of several other awards shows including television's Emmys in September and the recent Screen Actors Guild award ceremonies.<br />
<br />
The Academy did not want this kind of attention for sure and on Monday issued a statement and they were weighing whether they would be taking any action against Smith. If the Academy decides, Smith could lose his membership in the organisation, or worse, may have to return his Oscar.&nbsp;</p>

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Many award shows were forced to stage virtual or low-key ceremonies in 2021 because of the pandemic and drew unusually low audiences.<br />
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Oscars figures last year fell by around 50 per cent from the previous ceremony's 23.6 million, which was already a record low, as award shows struggle to remain relevant in an era of social media and binge-watching on streaming networks.<br />
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Academy producers this year resorted to innovations such as pre-taping the announcements of winners in several less starry Oscars categories, and adding a "fan favourite" prize for a film voted by Twitter users.</p>

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<p>The Academy, on its part did try to put up a grand show with reunions of casts of iconic films like 'The Godfather' and 'Pulp Fiction' and even made Beyonce open the show. The awards saw a celebration of a beautiful film like 'CODA' which took home three awards yet the awards night was only discussed for its violence.&nbsp;</p>


With two years lost in the pandemic, the Academy was in desperate need of a boost in ratings of the Oscar ceremony and on Sunday night Will Smith served it on a platter.

With two years lost in the pandemic, the Academy was in desperate need of a boost in ratings of the Oscar ceremony and on Sunday night Will Smith served it on a platter. The organisers perhaps may not have wanted to script it this way but Will Smith slapping comedian Chris Rock garnered the Oscar awards 15.36 million views in America. These are the preliminary audience figures, revealed by broadcaster ABC on Monday. The numbers are significantly better from last year's record-low 9.85 million live viewers, although they are still the second-lowest in televised Academy Awards history. The moment when Smith struck comedian Rock for quipping about his wife's hair-loss condition immediately went viral online, launching countless memes and opinions both defending and condemning the best actor winner. The TV rating recovery mirrors those of several other awards shows including television's Emmys in September and the recent Screen Actors Guild award ceremonies. The Academy did not want this kind of attention for sure and on Monday issued a statement and they were weighing whether they would be taking any action against Smith. If the Academy decides, Smith could lose his membership in the organisation, or worse, may have to return his Oscar. SAG-AFTRA condemns Will Smith slapping Chris Rock Many award shows were forced to stage virtual or low-key ceremonies in 2021 because of the pandemic and drew unusually low audiences. Oscars figures last year fell by around 50 per cent from the previous ceremony's 23.6 million, which was already a record low, as award shows struggle to remain relevant in an era of social media and binge-watching on streaming networks. Academy producers this year resorted to innovations such as pre-taping the announcements of winners in several less starry Oscars categories, and adding a "fan favourite" prize for a film voted by Twitter users. Academy weighing on possible action to take against Will Smith over Oscars slap The Academy, on its part did try to put up a grand show with reunions of casts of iconic films like 'The Godfather' and 'Pulp Fiction' and even made Beyonce open the show. The awards saw a celebration of a beautiful film like 'CODA' which took home three awards yet the awards night was only discussed for its violence.

Will Smith's slap gate leads to jump in TV viewership for Oscar awards 

<p>SAG-AFTRA addressed Will Smith’s controversial move on the Oscars stage last night as he slapped comedian Chris Rock over a joke.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Making note of it, SAG-AFTRA condemned the action and called Will Smith’s behaviour “unacceptable” and suggested that some disciplinary action be taken.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Will Smith slapped Chris Rock after the latter cracked a joke on his wife Jada Pinkett Smith’s hairstyle.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-will-smith-wont-go-to-jail-as-chris-rock-doesnt-file-assault-charges-466365" hreflang="en">Will Smith won't be going to jail as Chris Rock hasn't filed assault charges</a></p>

<p>In a statement, SAG-AFTRA said, “As the union representing presenters and other performers working on the Oscars, SAG-AFTRA is focused on ensuring our members always work in a safe environment. Violence or physical abuse in the workplace is never appropriate and the union condemns any such conduct. The incident involving Will Smith and Chris Rock at last night’s Academy Awards was unacceptable. We have been in contact with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and ABC about this incident and will work to ensure this behaviour is appropriately addressed. SAG-AFTRA does not comment on any pending member disciplinary process.”</p>

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<p>The Academy issued a similarly stern statement,“The Academy condemns the actions of Mr. Smith at last night’s show. We have officially started a formal review around the incident and will explore further action and consequences in accordance with our Bylaws, Standards of Conduct and California law.”&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-academy-weighing-on-possible-action-to-take-against-will-smith-over-oscars-slap-466545" hreflang="en">Academy weighing on possible action to take against Will Smith over Oscars slap</a></p>


SAG-AFTRA addressed Will Smith’s controversial move on the Oscars stage last night as he slapped comedian Chris Rock over a joke. Making note of it, SAG-AFTRA condemned the action and called Will Smith’s behaviour “unacceptable” and suggested that some disciplinary action be taken.

SAG-AFTRA addressed Will Smith’s controversial move on the Oscars stage last night as he slapped comedian Chris Rock over a joke. Making note of it, SAG-AFTRA condemned the action and called Will Smith’s behaviour “unacceptable” and suggested that some disciplinary action be taken. Will Smith slapped Chris Rock after the latter cracked a joke on his wife Jada Pinkett Smith’s hairstyle. Will Smith won't be going to jail as Chris Rock hasn't filed assault charges In a statement, SAG-AFTRA said, “As the union representing presenters and other performers working on the Oscars, SAG-AFTRA is focused on ensuring our members always work in a safe environment. Violence or physical abuse in the workplace is never appropriate and the union condemns any such conduct. The incident involving Will Smith and Chris Rock at last night’s Academy Awards was unacceptable. We have been in contact with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and ABC about this incident and will work to ensure this behaviour is appropriately addressed. SAG-AFTRA does not comment on any pending member disciplinary process.” 'I was out of line': Will Smith apologises to Chris Rock for slapping him at Oscars The Academy issued a similarly stern statement,“The Academy condemns the actions of Mr. Smith at last night’s show. We have officially started a formal review around the incident and will explore further action and consequences in accordance with our Bylaws, Standards of Conduct and California law.” Academy weighing on possible action to take against Will Smith over Oscars slap

SAG-AFTRA condemns Will Smith slapping Chris Rock

<p>It was a night that even the greatest movie writers wouldn't have been able to script this right. There were jokes, jibes, emotional speeches, historical wins and even smacking and abusing - all on the Oscars 2022 stage.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
It was a night when Will Smith smacked comedian Chris Rock live on stage for making a joke on his wife Jada Pinkett Smith. 'Keep my wife's name out of your f-----ng mouth' said the actor as he went back to his seat as the entire Dolby theatre hushed into silence. Minutes later Smith took home his first Oscar as he won in the Best Actor category for 'King Richard'.&nbsp;<br />
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The actor delivered an emotional speech, apologised to his fellow nominees and the academy and hoped that they would call him back again.&nbsp;<br />
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Jessica Chastain was the lone nominee in the acting category for the film 'The Eyes Of Tammy Faye' but that was enough as Chastain too won her first Oscar in the Best Actress category. She spoke about love, raised awareness about suicide awareness and LGBTQ rights in her winning speech.&nbsp;<br />
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The night was historic as 'CODA' won Best Picture, Adapted Screenplay and Best Supporting Actor award. Troy Kastur became the second deaf actor in the history of Oscars to win an award. Kastur dedicated his win to the deaf and the disabled community. As the team of 'CODA' went up on stage to collect the Best Picture award, the audience cheered and applauded them in sign language and gave them a standing ovation.&nbsp;<br />
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The supporting actress went to Ariana DeBose for playing the spirited Anita, who sings 'America' in Steven Spielberg's remake of 'West Side Story.'<br />
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Meanwhile, 'Dune' swept almost the entire technical category as it picked Best Cinematography, Best Sound Design, Best Visual Effects Oscars among others.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
The night had Amy Schummer, Regina Hall and Wanda Sykes taking jabs at almost everything and everyone as hosts. Hall even did an impromptu COVID check on the most eligible bachelors in the room which included actor Simu Liu, Bradley Cooper, Jason Momoa and Timothee Chalamet.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
The night saw the reunion of two iconic films - 'The Godfather' and 'Pulp Fiction.' Francis Ford Coppola, Robert DeNiro and Al Pacino came to celebrate the 50 years of the cult classic and extended their support to Ukraine. Meanwhile, John Travolta and Uma Thurman danced as Samuel L Jackson celebrated 18 years of 'Pulp Fiction' as they gave out the Best Actor award.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
The Academy also gave a silent salute to Ukraine during the ceremony. But rather than turning the Oscars ceremony into a megaphone for messages about Ukraine, the show's directors opted for a silent message that did not mention Russia, which launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine 31 days ago.</p>


It was a night that even the greatest movie writers wouldn't have been able to script this right. There were jokes, jibes, emotional speeches, historical wins and even smacking and abusing - all on the Oscars 2022 stage.

It was a night that even the greatest movie writers wouldn't have been able to script this right. There were jokes, jibes, emotional speeches, historical wins and even smacking and abusing - all on the Oscars 2022 stage. It was a night when Will Smith smacked comedian Chris Rock live on stage for making a joke on his wife Jada Pinkett Smith. 'Keep my wife's name out of your f-----ng mouth' said the actor as he went back to his seat as the entire Dolby theatre hushed into silence. Minutes later Smith took home his first Oscar as he won in the Best Actor category for 'King Richard'. The actor delivered an emotional speech, apologised to his fellow nominees and the academy and hoped that they would call him back again. Jessica Chastain was the lone nominee in the acting category for the film 'The Eyes Of Tammy Faye' but that was enough as Chastain too won her first Oscar in the Best Actress category. She spoke about love, raised awareness about suicide awareness and LGBTQ rights in her winning speech. The night was historic as 'CODA' won Best Picture, Adapted Screenplay and Best Supporting Actor award. Troy Kastur became the second deaf actor in the history of Oscars to win an award. Kastur dedicated his win to the deaf and the disabled community. As the team of 'CODA' went up on stage to collect the Best Picture award, the audience cheered and applauded them in sign language and gave them a standing ovation. The supporting actress went to Ariana DeBose for playing the spirited Anita, who sings 'America' in Steven Spielberg's remake of 'West Side Story.' Meanwhile, 'Dune' swept almost the entire technical category as it picked Best Cinematography, Best Sound Design, Best Visual Effects Oscars among others. The night had Amy Schummer, Regina Hall and Wanda Sykes taking jabs at almost everything and everyone as hosts. Hall even did an impromptu COVID check on the most eligible bachelors in the room which included actor Simu Liu, Bradley Cooper, Jason Momoa and Timothee Chalamet. The night saw the reunion of two iconic films - 'The Godfather' and 'Pulp Fiction.' Francis Ford Coppola, Robert DeNiro and Al Pacino came to celebrate the 50 years of the cult classic and extended their support to Ukraine. Meanwhile, John Travolta and Uma Thurman danced as Samuel L Jackson celebrated 18 years of 'Pulp Fiction' as they gave out the Best Actor award. The Academy also gave a silent salute to Ukraine during the ceremony. But rather than turning the Oscars ceremony into a megaphone for messages about Ukraine, the show's directors opted for a silent message that did not mention Russia, which launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine 31 days ago.

Oscars 2022: 'CODA' wins big on a night of punches, jabs and reunions 

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