Chris Rock Getting ‘Extra Security’ at First Comedy Show After Will Smith Oscars Slap (Source)

ET has learned that Chris Rock and Will Smith have not spoken since the altercation on Oscars night.

[@carolynluckas1219]

It was unacceptable for Smith to not have been escorted OUT of the building

[@Curtis69213]

He refused to leave

[@yvonneclaes5208]

@@Curtis69213 What would cops do to Average Joe who refuses to leave private property? Physically yank his %ss out, that's what.

[@jocelyncams1826]

@@Curtis69213 they still could have got the police to escort him out. And the fact that they let him accept his award and say a longer acceptance speech than everyone else is disgusting

[@violinda.]

Privilege

[@susansmith493]

@@Curtis69213 lol when a criminal "refuses" to leave, you call the police and have him cuffed and dragged out. But then the propaganda would start, no doubt.

[@mollylenyo1407]

Chris took that whole issue, with grace. Such a champ.👍👍👍👍👍

[@ellaelliott4415]

He played it off so well people actually thought it was staged. He was so professional during all of it. Will should be extremely ashamed of himself

[@jc4856]

You call making fun of someones wife professional are you fucken serious

[@MTMT-wm2dq]

America is not safe, police and academy is not doing anything!

[@vim2339]

Nah

[@SynthianCicada]

@somethingwhatever Dont ever come back

[@jordanhorwich6645]

It’s almost like Chris’ entire life of being bullied as a child, overcoming it, and years of successful standup prepared him for this. God gave him that challenge to display how much of a legend he truly is. I still have chills down my spine!

[@Tonkybro3]

I was scrolling thru Netflix yesterday and found myself dissing at Will Smith movies. I LOST TOTAL RESPECT for him. Hats off to Chris!

[@woocksie1]

You are not the only one... unfortunately!

[@daniellawyatt]

Will Smith has over 30 years of being in the industry and this is the first time something EVER has happen. Never said a curse word or put down anyone in his rap career, no female ever came forwarded about sexual harassments, rape or any abuse claims. Yes I am so disappointed in Will Smith and think he needs to seek help because a person who always smiles and laugh really be hiding pain underneath it all. I will still watch his movies and shows.

[@d1p70]

@@daniellawyatt I won't. He just lost all of the respect I had for him.

[@daniellawyatt]

@@d1p70 For making a mistake. I myself have done things I wish I had not. If he gets help I will forgive him because we are all only human.

[@stustrummer7485]

Yep I’ll never watch another anything with him again self entitlement at it’s finest

[@JL-zn7me]

It’s absolutely unacceptable and appalling that Chris didn’t receive more security at the Oscars! Not one person took to the stage to protect him or make some sort of announcement that violence is not condoned! While this should have been happening, Smith should have been forced to leave! It was disgusting that they left it up to Chris to continue on as if nothing happened! Does Will Smith really hold that much power that everyone, including the heads of the Oscars and security sat with their tails between their legs?!!!

[@Sunday_Morning570]

I know huh? Dr strange, Aquaman, and Spiderman were all there, and no-one did anything?

[@Jimusmc0311]

Or call a cop,or offer medical attention,or remove Smith

[@MrDavfit]

yes, he clearly does,net worth and movies sales

[@kitty1977]

They're probably also afraid of Jada

[@cassandrastanton7955]

He’s a grown man, he’s alright. Ummm we have a food shortage, is anyone concerned about that and gas prices, sheesh, move by on.

[@janetclaireSays]

I suppose by "never gonna be scared again" he decided to start by assaulting an older, smaller man who had his hands behind his back and who he knew was not in a position to retaliate. This idea that he was "protecting" his wife is nauseating.

[@DEVILTAZ35]

Plus the fact it was a public stage. He had this planned i think. His wife was just a convenient excuse. He should be fired from all acting and the award sold off to charity.

[@pearl-michelle]

Both parties are wrong, it was insensitive for his to joke about Jada’s condition, no excuse there, and will should have handled this much better. So either way both are in the wrong and this could have been avoided

[@Syncrotron9001]

@@pearl-michelle Comedians are supposed to be mean thats part of the act. She doesn't have a terminal disease, she didn't shave her head to show solidarity with a relative who has cancer. If she was bald because of Cancer Rock would NEVER have made that joke.

[@Grace-tc1lq]

@@pearl-michelle No, only one wrong here, Will. You don’t even know if Chris knew about her condition- he said he didn’t know and that he was referencing her lack of hair would match the GIJane character. It was only Will that committed a crime of assault. I don’t understand the minimizing of a man committing an assault and then refusing to leave when asked by the Academy.

[@gobigorange]

Amen to that

[@audiovisualproof5407]

Wanda Sykes saying she wanted to walk out and say, "Unfortunately, Will couldn't be here tonight", after winning the Oscar would have been funny as hell! She should of said it but Will might have walked on stage and tried to smack her.

[@tingkagol]

Silver lining: Chris is now a legend for how he handled it

[@marypeterson8118]

I am Soo excited for Chris's show tonight. He is going to get the loudest and longest standing ovation EVER!

[@DEVILTAZ35]

I was laughing at the radio ad for it when he tells people not to expect much with these prices lol

[@thecorruptedcat989]

Why? Because of him getting smacked??

[@syahshar2982]

@@thecorruptedcat989 no. Because he was the bigger man

[@thecorruptedcat989]

@@syahshar2982 ppl are funny ... They just coming cause they wanna hear a joke about will...lets be honest .... But this ain't his first rodeo.

[@soniavillalobos5546]

Yes!!!!!

[@billyemartin2975]

The academy needs to sanction themselves as well as will. They just left Chris hangin up there and didn't protect him and didn't even stop the show to check if Chris was ok. It's all disgusting. Chris should sue em all.

[@lorenapaniagua1271]

It was disgusting I felt bad for him no one help him

[@btspavedthewaythefact157]

Exactly

[@Songbirdstress]

It's getting dangerous to work for the US film industry. Baldwin: zero repercussions. Now if you're hired by them to roast people at the Oscars you can get hit and they will do nothing.

[@nashambenyisrael7689]

all the celebs went running to Wills aid but what about the guy that was attacked for telling a light joke...

[@peggyivey5828]

I hope he does! This is 2022, and the allow a physical asualt of a person o. Stage! It is time for this to stop. Black on black crime is not ok!!!!

[@erickreyes7902]

I was actually pretty sad when chris was walking to his ride with his head tilted down... as I bullied guy my self I can feel the TRAUMA... and the 2nd hand embarassment... when your BULLIED the TRAUMA that goes with it stays with you forever....

[@earthwisdomhelps]

True what you say. And remember the ones who are bullied are targets of Satan, just like Jesus himself as well as Job, Jeremiah and other prophets in the bible.

[@dracowynd1969]

Be a man and stand up to your bullies. You might get yer ass kicked but you will garner respect as well.

[@sbsb4995]

What Smith did was unforgivable. And what the academy did was absolutely disgusting.

[@NightmareSWGOH]

Unforgivable? Its a slap. Man tf up and shut up

[@Tojoj22]

Chris Rock is getting a lot of audience and money for his new comedy show hmmm...

[@bailujen8052]

Beware on how you consider unforgiveness otherwise you can't be forgiven I would rather consider Will's nomination as an embarrassment to him

[@DelilahHD]

Unforgivable. Stop it. Chris disrepected Will's wife and Will reacted inappropriately. Did he kill somebody? No. STOP!

[@Tech-geeky]

what DID the academy do ? Maybe a permanent ban should have been applied instead from the Oscars.. I mean you don't have rules if all your gong to do is have exceptions right ?

[@moonshineone6834]

Chris proved he is a ROCK. He deserves the Oscar for acting so cool when we all know he was hurst inside, and he kept his calmness. Chris deserves the Oscar, that was the best act on the stage with no rehearsal 🥇

[@Layla109]

That's how you recognize talent. The ability to improvise and remain professional as best he could. I have newfound respect for Chris and newfound disappointment for Will.

[@mahensaj3043]

Yes and it was purely a reference to her shaved hairstyle which was similar to that of Demi Moore’s in the original film. Plus Jada, Will Smith and fellow artists knew that in these kind of shows, they usually pick names as joke references, as is usually with most stand-up comedies too. People act as if they never watched any stand-up comedies before. So should we slap Russel Peters and Gabriel Iglesias for their racial jokes? Most comedies have references to race, cultures, religions, colour, accents etc. because these topics are easy to be related to human psychology. Rock’s joke wasn’t even humiliating or vulgar in any ways.

[@faviolabloisa4696]

This horrible incident is something that we won’t be easy to forget !

[@radrobd123]

Chris is a ROCK and Smith is Weak WILLed

[@salmaal-shaoily5809]

Chris Rock showed he's the ultimate professional

[@constanceskalecki4928]

@somethingwhatever I know society is dumb but I think they knew you were joking around.

[@najikhalilallah689]

FACTS!!!

[@anonyomouse8196]

Ultimate sucka, I would have left the stage or fought back. Now random people will feel they can smack him. Will looks bad for the smack not the verbal and Chris looks weak fir taking the smack and continuing on like business as usual. 1 got too out of control and the other did nothing. Bad representation of a man for both. Fugg the award show if I get smacked, I will leave the stage atleast.

[@anonyomouse8196]

@somethingwhatever You want a president that can't defend himself or you. People love a docile blk man.

[@crisw8414]

@somethingwhatever yes ,let's vote for smith!

[@fredh7893]

And what impressed me the most was how the security at the oscar didn’t stop will smith getting on the stage and walking towards the host and after the slap still no security at all !! This is unacceptable !! Where is the security at the Oscar ????? Where are the rules ??? Anyone must have been prohibited 🚫 to access the stage unless they are called And the security must stop anyone going on the stage like will smith did !! That’s ridiculous and must change from now on . All the organisers at the Oscar knew that will smith action was not arranged that was in purpose and that’s another reason why Will smith should have stopped by the securities!!

[@annettewilliams1986]

You're right..i just guess they never imagined he was going to hit him..they play a lot and were friends.But after the slap Chris told officers to let him stay and no charges pressed.I bet Will would have had the show stopped .he wouldn't go peacefully.

[@catherineclinton911]

He looked crazed when he was yelling & cursing at Chris. He had no control. Jada bent over twice laughing about Chris's immediate response to the slap and didn't take her eyes off of Chris when Will started yelling. If she wished Will didn t slap Chris, as she had recently said,, she would have focused on trying to get Will to stop and calm down at every juncture, from the moment she saw him start to get out of his seat. Instead, she kept her sour look at him that triggered him to respond the way he did. He had laughed at the joke until he saw her face ; then figured he better do something. During the yelling she should have been looking at Will, not Chris, but she was too busy enjoying Chris's pain. If you look at Browlift side effects on plasticsurgery.org you will see that she is suffering the side effects of that procedure, not alopecia. Sbe even tried to fool the public saying (,on video) that she was putting it out there that alopecia caused the scar, so that ppl wouldn't ask her about it. No alopecia does not cause scars. It is a perfectly straight incision line. .Looking his at the plastic surgery purpose and the side effects on thar website explains why she has a beautiful face, an elevated hairline, a perfect scar that runs parallel to the top of her hairline several inches back, had to have hair where the incision was made shaved off. It can also cause hair loss at the incision line. Jada did not have a single bald spot. There was evidence of hair all over. In a recent video just a few days before the Oscars, maybe, she said she didn't give 2 craps about what anyone thought about her hair and that she liked it.

[@Tech-geeky]

You don't think security are just on stage do you ? performances have their space.. Perhaps at the side lines on either side. but you would think nothing EVERY could happened at a professional place as the Oscars. This is one thing were no one does everything, until after the event.. Just my way to bypass it all too :)

[@djw5415]

Not only is Chris funny but he seems like such a good guy, full of actual life lessons and a calm leveled head. Chris may be short, but he was the bigger man that night.

[@djw5415]

@Samar Qamar so you slap someone on National TV? Or can you just have a personal conversation like man behind stage and discuss your disapproval. And besides he was laughing during the joke soo….

[@djw5415]

@Samar Qamar 🦗

[@Kim00700]

She’s absolutely correct it was gross to keep him there with no Repercussions, not even a simple “just go” that was disrespectful to us “regular folks”and Chris

[@erwinsm10]

Black on black crime got applauded and a standing ovation . Think about this , specially if you are a black American.

[@robert7567]

@@erwinsm10 this was the morally corrupt element of Hollywood supporting a “powerful colleague with connections” out of fear of being blacklisted.

[@DC_R]

Uhh.... They Told Him To Leave 🗣📢 He Said No!!!! 🤔🤦‍♂️🤣

[@robert7567]

@@DC_R we heard what Wanda said. The issue is, is Will Smith more powerful than the Academy team? Is he more powerful than security? It says a lot about the industry and how corrupt it is.

[@DC_R]

@@robert7567 Sooo.... The "Corruption" Is The "Issue" Here? 🤦‍♂️ That's A Short Way Of Looking At It. 🗣📢 Let Me Show You Want Reality Looks Like.... Will Has Been A Very Powerful Celebrity For 30+ Decades. Those Security Gaurds (aka friends) & Officers (aka friends) Who Were There That Night. More Than Likely Are The SAME CIRCLE Of People. The Actual Police Are Not Going To Put A Bunch Of NEW JACKS In The Presence Of A Bunch Of Celebrities. Example: If An Officer Pulls Over Their Friend.... Do They Give Them A Pass💡 Yes, Of Course They Do. Does That Put The Department/"Academy" In The Position To Discuss "Corruption"? Absolutely Not. 🙄 Will Smith Sold Out A Long Time Ago. 🤔 The True Question Is.... If Chris Rock Was White.... 😏 Would Will Have Stayed In That Seat💡

[@nzdrainage]

A terrible night for Hollywood. So gross that he wasn't evicted from the show straight away and even more gross how all the stars gave him a standing ovation just minutes later. A weak Instagram post apology written by a PR person isn't worth much.

[@Jennie-cf9hr]

This hurts my heart each time I see the slap. This is blatant violence and he seems proud of it afterwards. Sickening.

[@sherryelebeauty]

I have tears in my eyes for Chris! My heart and prayers go out to him and his family.

[@MsChelleBaby24]

😂😂You can’t be serious

[@danilo16410]

Wow such melodrama..... But to be honest that Chris has a big freewheeling mouth.

[@detectivefiction3701]

Danilo. He's a comedian; that's his job.

[@douglastorresola7708]

Will smith should not ever be allowed at the Oscars again

[@yvettetorres7829]

You can see the heaviness in the way Chris Rock was walking to car or transportation. It hurt to watch him. This whole slap incident is weighing heavy on alot of people.

[@mattharris1917]

Weighing heavy on sheeple

[@tammiemoore9228]

@John Wange Publicity stunt

[@LetsTravelThisYear]

Especially comedians.

[@shiitake1521]

Yet, Smith and his family went partying after assaulting Chris. Pure entitled gangster trash! Money doesn’t buy class.

[@Overit1975]

Whatever. There's a whole war/genocide going on all over the world and this made.......oh please.

[@stephaniebrooks8044]

Chris took that like a "G"! I luv that!! I've never looked at Chris in that way, but wow he took that slap and kept it moving!👏🏾👏🏾

[@anaid4718]

Chris just took it like a champ. He just continue to talk and did such out standing job. God bless you Chris 🙏 ❤ 👏

[@therealandes]

Kudos to Chris Rock for maintaining his composure. Mad respect 💯.

[@DanWilan]

The problem with the American society, men should be taugh and take punches and say nothing..

[@DanWilan]

The problem with the American society, good men should be taugh and take punches and say nothing..

[@Tech-geeky]

i don't think he had much of a choice lol

[@vianeyalopez]

Why is no one congratulating Chris rock's grace and composure. He handled everything better than I would have expected.

[@axi0matic]

If you read the comments to all these videos, at least 90% of people are praising Chris for being so professional, and blasting Will for his appalling behaviour.

[@zcat9721]

@@axi0matic he ment the other celebrities in this video

[@George-hh2hs]

Who cares how handled it

[@Tech-geeky]

oh jeesus lol !! grace ?? Now i know i must be dreaming,. "Look at that reaction shot there, how he he turned his head as he was feeling the full force" Then again, being at the angle it was do we even KNOW it was an actual slap.. We know Hollywood well, when you hit, and its not even an actual hit.. just the sound of one..

[@EmperorsNewWardrobe]

I think a large part of the shock here is that Will Smith has always been Hollywood’s nice guy, and we all loved him from growing up on the Fresh Prince show. Besides the huge issues with free speech and comedians in a liberal society, his sudden transformation into a monster against another guy we all love is upsetting to say the least. So disappointed.

[@shainaxart1111]

My heart goes out to both of them. I hope they don't let anyone escalate the situation and heal this situation between one another instead. Both of them are great men.

[@deenyce5641]

Being compared to GI Jane is actually a comparison of strength, determination, courage, and the ability to do what is considered 'masculine' as a woman. Women can be beautiful with or without hair. Having hair would not define her. That was the essence of GI Jane. If the only thing we got from that movie was about that character's shaven head that is truly sad.

[@lacheinc]

Black women aret here for it. Were tired of that weak ass excuse. We dont want to be strong all the time. We want to be women

[@belkyhernandez8281]

Not to mention it was a good movie played by one of the sexiest women at the time, Demi Moore. It was a compliment to be compared to her, and not only that, Chris was planting a seed that a remake could be played by a black woman. Really, anyway you look at it, Chris was the good guy here.

[@zacharybolton14]

WELL SAID!!!

[@toniwilliamsz]

100% accurate, Something lost on the Smiths apparently.

[@Stephanie-gx7bx]

I thought the joke was complimenting also....GI Jane was hot!🔥

[@lynnmartinez6122]

They "asked" him to leave the room?!? NO... you HAVE him Removed!!

[@cc-be1vg]

Love and hugs Chris Rock! ❤

[@rdsims8809]

It was so DISRESPECTFUL!!! When you are supposed to be an example to your fans. It is the OBLIGATION TO SACRIFICE YOUR REPUTATION ON CAMERA TO YOUR FANS!!! NOW, WHAT YOU DO BEHIND CLOSED DOORS IS YOUR BUSINESS!!

[@basskick666]

It's not just Will Smith it's everybody who stood up and gave him an ovation needs to apologize.

[@ChechiDLR]

Yes! That was a sick display of Hollywood's hypocrisy.

[@midnighteye2737]

You people are exaggerating

[@pp3k3jamail]

💥💥 I'm not going to blame the crowd I mean the crowd was congratulating Will Smith for winning the Oscar they wasn't congratulating him for smacking Chris Rock because they were laughing at Chris Rock's jokes themselves including Will Smith. Even not knowing Will Smith pass I knew Will Smith was not a tough guy and low and behold that clip in this video where it said Will Smith puts on a tough guy persona in these movies to hide the cowardness I pretty much suspected that about Will Smith the whole time. We here in Philadelphia knew all along that Will Smith was never a tough guy he was always a goofy comedic rapper comedic actor who tried to put on some tough guy movie roles even when Will Smith did tough guy movie roles it really didn't come off believable in my opinion.

[@Tech-geeky]

Your not a fan are you?

[@thecreative2954]

Chris showed unbelievable restraint. I wish I could hug him. He looked so hurt (not just physically) from the fact that no one came to his aid. Will had a whole group comforting him, got to stay, received his Oscar, standing ovation and partied with his family and peers after the show. An appalling display by everyone there who condoned the violence. As a child Chris was relentlessly bullied, and I really hope this traumatic event doesn’t cut open old wounds. Prayers for Chris. May God keep you strong and keep the demons away.

[@peggyivey5828]

Criss is probably having PTSD

[@hudihoodz]

Oh my! Your comment broke my heart. I wanna hug Chris!

[@robertathackery7619]

I for Will and Chris need said sorry to his wife

[@mahensaj3043]

Yes and it was purely a reference to her shaved hairstyle which was similar to that of Demi Moore’s in the original film. Plus Jada, Will Smith and fellow artists knew that in these kind of shows, they usually pick names as joke references, as is usually with most stand-up comedies too. People act as if they never watched any stand-up comedies before. So should we slap Russel Peters and Gabriel Iglesias for their racial jokes? Most comedies have references to race, cultures, religions, colour, accents etc. because these topics are easy to be related to human psychology. Rock’s joke wasn’t even humiliating or vulgar in any ways.

[@msairs]

i too was shocked that no one went up to Chris to ask if he was ok. like wow thats how they treat victims. and Will wasn't defending Jada. Will was Jadas lap dog. she didnt want to be the one to slap Chris so she had her dog do it

[@MeHoyMinoy-cv3ps]

It was disgusting. I really feel for Chris. One great thing that’s come out of this is that his ticket sales are going through the roof and everyone is so impressed after getting an insight it to seeing what an upstanding man Chris is. Wills virtual apology was hollow and just a cop out, he needs to sort himself out. Toxic Jada is killing the part of him which everyone has loved for years.

[@BeingInAlignment]

They should definitely file criminal charges!

[@hallclmall1251]

This has bothered me so much because I’ve always been a fan of both and expected so much more from Will. I applaud and respect Chris for taking the higher road and wish him well. I hope Will and his “supporters” understand the severity of his defenseless assault and grow from this. Violence is not the “go to” for a man of honor and respect unless he is defending himself or loved one from violence.

[@soglossytv9794]

absolutely right

[@kathyw.3146]

Hopefully Chris will just STOP DISPARAGING BLACK WOMEN in his comedy routines now. Maybe the third time he goes to the Oscars he won't have derogatory things to say about Jada as he's done the last 2 times he's gone. Because being MEAN, CRUEL, NASTY and DISRESPECTFUL TO BLACK WOMEN might make other races love him, but for most Black women, it's not funny.

[@audreyquaye4095]

So well said! It was sickening and sad. My prayers go to both of them. I hope that Chris continues his therapy so that this does not set him back.

[@islaary2826]

@@kathyw.3146 There’s reason why we are sapiens sapiens. We are not neanderthal like. It’s not stoneage. Assault is crime. There’s more story in their marriage, and i think it’s not healthy one. GI Jane is film. It’s not hair loss . This is wrong, verbal vs verbal. Physical vs physical. Footage from audience view: Jada was laughing after slapping scene. Wrong message. Oscars is supposed to be place to celebrate freedom of speech and expression. But crime is crime. If he has integrity, he would return the trophy. It’s not worthy. America, that’s society is troubling. There is footage that Will mocked bald man in 1991 who lost his hair too. So men don’t have feelings, Will and Jada?. If you want gangster life, live in war zone. Not civil society.

[@kathyw.3146]

@@islaary2826 ,Apparently you didn't see GI Jane because if you did, you would know EXACTLY why Chris thought it was funny to disparage Jada's lack of hair. And before Will have to give his Oscar back, take back the 81 Oscars that Harvey Weinstein have, A CONVICTED S*X OFFENDER. And while you're at it, take back the Oscar from Roman Polanski, the man who WAS CONVICTED OF DR*GGING and R*PING A 13 YEAR OLD LITTLE GIRL and fled the country to avoid punishment. And talk about how the Academy after knowing all of this, STILL NOMINATED and then AWARDED this VILE DISGUSTING CRIMINAL ROMAN POLANSKI AN OSCAR. And I could go on all night with people who's Oscars should be taken away before Will's. These same stars who are doing all of the talking, some have murdered people, some have caused people to commit s*icide, and a lot of them have R*PED women. So you can ALL stop with the FAKE OUTRAGE.

[@RVWhiskey]

I used to love and respect Will Smith. It’s insane how in just a few seconds, your entire love and respect for a person can simply vanish. Team Chris all the way.

[@PhantomFilmAustralia]

He's slapped a reporter, and was escorted out of an Oscars ceremony for hitting Edward Norton in the men's room. You don't achieve that level of power and success by being nice. Not the nastiest, but far from being a saint.

[@RVWhiskey]

@Samar Qamar you know what else is rude? Sleeping with men that aren’t your husband…

[@kcouch9216]

@Samar Qamar well he didn’t know she had alopecia. Most people didn’t know unless you watch her red table talk. Did you know? But anyways the joke was a mild joke. No reason to act out like that. Violence is never okay

[@Tech-geeky]

You'll be watching more Will Smith movies... no problem there. Everyone will remember the slap, but no one will care, because we like movies too much.

[@otisroseboro5613]

Will Smith did nothing wrong, I've would have done the Same thing

[@MukiMuki688]

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[@lovelyyethy8285]

Who do he think he is!!! He must be punished!

[@melamusicworld]

“Will is focused on protecting his family” are you kidding me??? From jokes??? Nobody physically threatened any of his family, he’s such a jerk!

[@catherineclinton911]

He doesn't slap Jada & the men she sleeps with.

[@cleverB634]

Some jokes as physical and mental repercussions. Just like a slap... people need to understand that words hurt. That's why so many people as committed suicide. People need to be careful what they say under the guise of being a joke.

[@melamusicworld]

@@cleverB634 He should’ve responded with WORDS. Saying something and being offended does not give you the right to PHYSICALLY hurt somebody else. You and the smith’s need to get off your high horse

[@holycrusader7649]

@@cleverB634 what for making a joke about her being bald that stupid man bald people make jokes about being bold and they don't get butt hurt plus her illness only causes loss of hair it ain't something that can kill her like Cancer. Words only hurts when you take it seriously jokes aren't meant to be taken seriously.

[@mrnobody1169]

Really dude! I do not support violence what Chris did was wrong as well he shouldn't have made fun out of someone's health condition in public like that.

[@zzzroxyzzz]

Tyrese is a fool, people "apologize" in Hollywood all the time.

[@CJ2023Incognito]

Right! You can just hit someone and say, “oh sorry.” There still should be consequences.

[@carolinahill536]

Chris Rock saved the Oscars. He showed class and maturity.

[@adarochafann]

One of the Most Unqualified Presenters !!!

[@carolynluckas1219]

Chris Rock reacted with dignity.

[@MH-vw9ni]

Too bad he didn't show that same dignity when he was disrespecting Will's wife. A joke like that has no place in 2022. I notice he didn't make any gay joke, white jokes or Jew jokes and there were a room full of them.

[@wasupfool5692]

@@MH-vw9ni get a life, obviously the one you have now sucks

[@jenniferorlandoludwig7145]

I agree with Wanda Sykes💯Also Will Smith needs to take Chris' offer of a man to man sit down WITHOUT Jada's Red table talk cameras in the room.

[@jacquelinelopez9220]

Respect for Mrs. Wanda!

[@user-ParisFashionista]

Well said Wanda!

[@toniedwards9866]

I understand when you have a friend and they mess up, you don't desert them, but you do acknowledge their bad behavior if you are a true friend. Can't believe Tyrese would support Will's actions. Slapping someone is not the correct behavior.

[@viciousgsx1]

Maybe cause he's bald...lol

[@hallclmall1251]

Wrong is wrong. You can love someone but doesn’t mean you agree with every single thing they do. People act like they’re so scared they’ll lose a “friend” that they turn a blind eye to what’s wrong.

[@ChechiDLR]

Exactly! You don't have to condone or accept what your friends have done. If you're a real friend you will tell them when they are wrong.

[@sameena713]

He’s just a baby boy.. He’s not the real McCoy.

[@robert7567]

Tyrese is all-around problematic. I would just pretend he doesn’t exist.

[@KCinSD84]

Chris Rock should sue the Academy, there was no security intervention during OR after the assault!!! That is ridiculous.

[@300zxdriver]

Good point.

[@sierradougie8559]

They didn't protect that man at all smh

[@otisroseboro5613]

I agree 👍💯 with Tyrese on that one

[@MatthewMoscotto]

That Oscar is cursed. If I was Will, I would donate it and get it out of the house. Will is a troubled and broken man and took his anger out on a colleague, instead of pointing that energy to his posionous marriage and toxic wife. That's definitely unhappily ever after.

[@frieda8956]

Thank you Wanda for sticking up for Chris Rock. I felt so bad for him especially since he was bullied as a kid.

[@jasminejimenez4076]

Who wasn’t bullied as a kid? That’s what happens when a joke goes to far.

[@frieda8956]

@@jasminejimenez4076 i wasnt bullied nor beaten up as a kid, like Chris.

[@altonkilbourn1595]

Back at 2016 Oscar's the rock made jokes about jada pinkett Smith will Smith didn't go on stage and slapped the rock his punkass just laughed and stayed in his seat wondering why is that

[@AndrewDaniele87]

I've known of Chris Rock since I was little, but it still caught me off guard to hear "the 57 year old", I want to look that healthy at 57!

[@me-bc5bo]

Simeone referred to him online yesterday as 'that young man.' Go, Chris!

[@hallclmall1251]

Right? I didn’t know his age and he looks great!

[@tygerlillee]

Black don't crack.

[@D.VA_00]

You don’t “ask” a man to leave you have him “removed”

[@silverserpent420]

Tyrese who?!? Ok. As an abuse and sexual assault survivor I was sick. So sick i vomited. Why?! Because I never got justice. Our neighbor called the cops. I had blood on my face and because my attacker had defensive scratches I was a willing participant. The hopelessness I felt as those cop car taillights faded into darkness has effected me. I can only imagine how Chris feels. Having to swallow this assault because he doesn't want to make waves. #NoExcuseForAbuse #UseYourWords

[@silverserpent420]

#IStandWithChris #WordsDontDrawBlood

[@LHTzavalas]

Smith should be sued for millions. How dare he react that way like a big bully to poor Chris and then treated like an elitist untouchable celebrity who even got a standing O … dis - gust - ing . Chris has so much class but should really sue him !!

[@DEVILTAZ35]

Apparently he may yet lose the best actor gong. That is the least he deserves i hope he gets fired for life.

[@lillianwright9153]

It's over Move on!

[@jc4856]

You call class disrespecting someone's wife ..its obvious you have no man .And if you do he has no respect for you if he would allow something like that to happen to you

[@TooDirty]

@@jc4856 You're a punk who can't take a joke and would probably ruin the vibe of every party you go to cause you're sensitive. Work on your masculinity sir.

[@indianmilitary]

@@jc4856 "disrespecting someone's wife" well it is called a Joke and that too a harmless one and Chris was exactly hired to do that - to roast people. By the way that tramp deserves to be roasted again by Chris.

[@ellaelliott4415]

Will DOES know that mentioning that he witnessed domestic violence as a kid is a bad thing, right? That the fact he saw his father beat up his mother gave him the idea that physical assault is the way to solve problems is a bad thing right? That doesn’t excuse his actions in the slightest and he should get help if it’s still affecting him

[@4loops43]

Well, much as he would deny it, he’s become his father, the cycle continues

[@Grace-tc1lq]

Yes, he should get help because unfortunately a lot of people have dealt with that as a child and don’t strike out. Especially if you’re preaching continuously about love and kindness- doesn’t jive.

[@1dyrfullymade]

I saw an interview of will when he explained that Jada cursed at him in front of like 20 people and he hit her with a newspaper.

[@Edward-6909]

Right after that overdue divorce ,then he can spend all his time & $ in therapy.

[@radrobd123]

I wouldn't be surprised if Will has hit his wife or kids himself

[@Universalhealing1122]

The standing ovation pissed me off more than the incident Hollywood is spineless I Bet it’s not his fault a man a person a father a husband who has no say or no control in his own household always shows his strength and his anger outside on other people and here we do protests that black live matters now a black man disrespecting another black man in front of the whole world what do you have to say about that .

[@mertellatait9050]

Two of a kind!

[@rizalpurba2121]

A friend said that, “Will smith will not tolerate other man making jokes about his wife.. he however will tolerate other men having sex with his wife, this is a man of principle.” 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Kimmie102990]

Agree 100000% .

[@appiahamankwah4366]

Such a principle????? 😆 🤣 😂 😹 😆 🤣

[@leonsessions2264]

The greatest part is that Chris Rock never needs to say a word about the assault. Comedians the world over are already carving up Will and Jada like Christmas ham. Hats of to you Chris,you are a class act. CB4-for life

[@lynnj85]

Well, I feel for both these men. I hope that they will someday hash out this incident. Come to a mutual and mature understanding whether it is done publicly or privately; the choice is theirs.

[@Ytliar24]

I feel like you.

[@yolisak4073]

Tyrese is ALWAYS on the wrong side of things!

[@richardleach1706]

For the rest of my life when I hear the word class, I will think of Mr. Rock.

[@frankstidham1439]

I have respect for the way Chris handled himself. He showed great restraint, class, and rolled on with the show like a pro. Can't wait to hear his new jokes.😃

[@mse7501]

Will wouldn't stop either and kept cussing.

[@divinebeauty2070]

If the disrespect was public, the APOLOGY should be just as LOUD. That written statement don't count. Let us HEAR it🗣️‼️

[@sc3942]

Chris Rock needs to have Will Smith charged ... and then sue the Academy and Will Smith over this horrible incident. ACCOUNTABILITY !!!

[@htmn4hire176]

“Trauma” seems to be a badge of honor, just tossed around by people that haven’t ever faced real horror.

[@JG-xh1qm]

Was about to say that...ordinary people in Ukraine and Russia would know the word "trauma" with what is going on right now.

[@HiLarri._.]

Don't use your own experiences to invalidate others. We all go through our own problems.

[@JG-xh1qm]

@@HiLarri._. okay Karen

[@MA-xv5qn]

@@JG-xh1qm its not just ukraine and russia. Iraq and afghanistan have had much worse but nobody cares. Im tired of hearing about ukraine. Its russia now.

[@MA-xv5qn]

@@HiLarri._. you are right. Trauma is a spectrum not a definition. Some trauma is sever, some is mild but trauma is trauma . There is no such thing as "true horror" .

[@bryanjacobs9680]

It warms my heart that the overwhelming consensus of the country is support for Chris. The only people that support what Will did are the clowns commenting under the shaderoom.

[@ronniey8304]

Very well said. Totally agree.

[@lifeislife7070]

Violence is not an answer. Chris Rock reacted like a real man.

[@emanuelsanders2030]

Confusion, benevolence, anger, compassion, humiliation, sincerity, resentment, virtuosity, incredulity and probably a few others is what Chris is dealing with now. Individually, these are ALL very, very difficult emotions to tottle through. But when you have a conglomerate of them all at one time, it's life changing. Take your time my brother and do what you need to do to get through this! We're A L L behind you!

[@kungfumind.]

The more I see the slap, the less I care about Jada and Will's plight

[@jasonsandoval3823]

agree, also when I saw the cheating and the "round table" discussion. I'm now thinking the Jada is using her health condition to cover-up her cheating issues.

[@vim2339]

Why did Chris even make stupid jokes like that

[@300zxdriver]

@@vim2339 You are missing the point.

[@jasonsandoval3823]

@@vim2339 The same reason Will makes "stupid" jokes to earn millions on his career. The problem is, yes it's a stupid jokes, comparing a strong character of GI Jane to a piece of a cheater and a predator!

[@jb44448]

@@vim2339 yup exactly. Watch what you say. Because you're a comedian doesn't give you license to be an ass

[@phoenixgirl70]

It’s interesting there’s lots of doctors commenting from 2 or 3 months ago when Jada first shaved her head and displayed what she called alopecia without a diagnosis. She showed a single straight line about 1-2 inches from her hairline. The doctor showed photos of different kinds of alopecia, none looked like Jada. He said and many in the comments said it was a scar from a eyebrow lift and before she shaved her head you couldn’t even see the line. But I guess in that industry hiding your plastic surgery is everything! Others thought it was scars from wearing wigs/weaves. This were months before the slap. It shows she has regrowth everywhere except the scar line and it’s like she wants to make it look worse. So chris did not make a hair loss joke, it was a head shaved GI Jane joke. People don’t remember Demi Moore shaved her head and her body was in incredible shape! And Will Smith was laughing until she gave him a look. Kudos for Chris for keeping things in control and I feel bad for all the winners. They got overshadowed. I think it’s safe to say theirs narcissists in the Smith home possibly?

[@RonAaron33]

Sticks and stones will break my bones but words will never hurt me…

[@Always_Sundayx7]

Funny how Will Smith says in his speech “life imitates art” the Oscars looks more like a Real Life “hunger games” Awards from and to the “have mores”

[@marklord7614]

Man, that slap is still hard to watch, and this is coming from a guy who enjoys watching UFC fights. Chris Rock I'm rooting for you and can't wait to hear from you again!

[@JohnnyGingy]

Especially when you hear Chris history of being viciously bullied, even to the point of being sexually assaulted by his bullies. Makes me pissed Will received no real consequences.

[@lolitalawrence9766]

Do you remember when chris talk garbage about Whitney Houston I don’t remember him apologizing to her family his lack of compassion isn’t funny

[@saywhatyouwant888]

It's hard to watch yes and traumatizing too. ...from other end of the globe 🌎 I saw it all painful very painful Huge respect to Chris Rock

[@timmyggztv]

Chris Rock one of the greatest of all time this guy a Legend for real

[@jool7793]

Chris will be remembered as one of the greatest. Will is going to be forgotten just like Tyrese and Tiffany Haddish.

[@ronm8948]

Will Smith is a SISSY.

[@freddiejohnson3936]

Chris Rock is very smart 🤓

[@kaycampbell8532]

@somethingwhatever - Get real honey, he is not.....and now he made a fool of himself in front of everyone.

[@chaosman1983]

Chris rock aint funny at all his jokes are plain

[@randyangel0240]

Floats like a butterfly and slaps like a Queen bee.

[@priyv8710]

These people who gave him the standing ovation clearly showed how spineless and hollow they are...

[@MP-vg3js]

Smith looks like a bully in this. He towers over Chris Rock, who is a small dude. Somebody slaps me they are getting hurt but I still think Chris handled it very well.

[@MTknitter22]

yes @MP79, and look who the bigger man truly turned out to be. Smith is an A#1 wimp who only pretends to be a real man in a movie.

[@rabbit_scribe]

One thing that really gets me about this is that Smith was smiling and laughing at the joke at first, just like everyone else. It wasn't until his wife made a face and rolled her eyes that he decided he needed to "defend" her. 🙄🙄🙄

[@zksstay4941]

Trueeeee

[@maryannecries2451]

She is a witch look at her green dress!!! want to be center of attention.she let Will commit a crime,and laughed about it they don't have consence,like they have an open marriage.clearly they are insane,both of them.

[@luminyam6145]

The Academy is lying about asking Will to leave. They DID NOT ask him to leave after slapping Chris.

[@louellacentina89]

Wow! Oscar event is first time terrorized by one of the oscar winner? Scary!

[@50blackdiamond72]

Tyrese Gibson no thank you....will Smith behavior was disgusting and no excuse for his behavior

[@HydenNoway]

he must be looking for attention, but nobody cares of what he has to say especially if he is defending assault

[@vajgirl09]

Shocked Tyrese said there was cause and action. It's a damn joke, he's a comedian, he's paid to joke at the award. No one in their right mind would side with the person who assaulted someone

[@billgreenidge6740]

Anybody supporting Will in this is just as sick as he is.

[@Jerseyan]

Tyrese Gibson is part of the problem...

[@cindydimaggio7541]

Chris was professional and classy!

[@Female_Grizzy]

Y’all taking it over board

[@mariarances8189]

I admire her guts for saying it as it is.

[@Crochet_Tutorials98]

No longer see Will the same way. Now officially in love with Chris !

[@butternuttt]

yes for the academy to let will accept his award after physically assaulting someone is really sickening and p. diddy was big azz liar by saying that it was reconciled

[@1c2h3e4u5n6g]

No Tyrese, getting a publicist to write some s**t online is not the same as a real, heart felt apology. Crimes need to be punished, anyone else would have been arrested, stop paddling that fake apology as if it’s worth something.

[@tawandandudzo1178]

Asked to leave the ceremony and he refused but they still went ahead to present him with an award

[@c11xitlaly]

imagine "defending" a cheating covert narcissistic wife over a bland joke that was low key a compliment cause he compared her to a bombshell

[@miamilner1817]

I was saying the same thing. I would cut my hair off if I could look as beautiful as either of them.

[@hallclmall1251]

Right? It’s a reference to a haircut. Sheesh! GI Jane is a badass with a haircut. Is she not still beautiful because she doesn’t have long hair?!

[@garywhitt98]

When one apologizes, you ASK the one you have hurt for forgiveness. You can’t compel it. And it didn’t appear Mr. Smith’s wife was in any danger or need of protection. In one brief moment, Will Smith has taught millions of children that it is okay to violently respond to being verbally offended.

[@virginiadelarosa1238]

Yes right on 👍👍👍👍

[@daphnekhang7577]

Not every apology deserves to be accepted. I insist Chris should not accept Will Smith’s apology.

[@niko36]

He was asked to leave and he refused?!? He should have been TOLD to leave with security, and escorted out, preferably in the hands of the cops. “That’s how WE do” Jaden!

[@jayesingleton3731]

Tyrese always needing a job! Will was a big bully!

[@foreveryoungu]

I was surprised at Will Smith's behaviour. You can never judge a book by its cover. Chris Rock was too shocked to retaliate. Shows that he is a good character. We are all behind you Chris Rock.

[@loungingcat]

No I thought Chris wanted to say something, he said "I could... ok ok" I think he could retaliate with words if he wanted to, but he stopped himself.

[@VarsshaC]

@@loungingcat Wish I knew.. What was he gona say.. I could...?

[@marvnuts]

@@VarsshaC There's so much ammo provided by Will and Jada.

[@MoonRiver333]

Chris kept things from getting out of control..it could have ended very bad! He was the "King" and an example of a real man.

[@kenz2756]

Saying he's a real man is counter productive. Like there's a thing called a real man, which encourages some form of 'masculine toxicity' however it may be. You should just ditch it altogether.

[@MoonRiver333]

@@kenz2756I may not be politically correct but I have a right to express my thoughts and you are welcome to yours.

[@kenz2756]

@@MoonRiver333 Well I'm all for politically incorrect, but it's women who has much say in the subject of toxic masculinity, but they too often fuel it too.

[@JuditaHoffman.]

Will selfishly took over the whole evening and took the Oscar away from everyone who had been nominated, and those who got it. Everyone will remember this year's Oscars for his selfish and violent outburst, rather than what the Academy celebrates. The shame and sad face of "art" . No one is able to be happy or proud because of his lack of humanity. Small, pity man.

[@Mike-hz4jp]

This is a scar on Hollywood that will last for a very long time.