Denzel Washington Reveals the Aftermath of Will Smith’s Slap at the Oscars to T.D. Jakes

[@victorsuarez3]

“It takes a lifetime to build a good reputation, but you can lose it in seconds.”

[@lizabetx483]

Several reputations lost here not just Will's.

[@sonofthesun23]

Exactly

[@zerogravity4008]

Everything that Will has built…his character and journey of finding himself has been temporarily tarnished. Just tarnished. He can always redeem himself we have all fallen short and no one on this planet deserves consistent judgement especially when the individual has taken accountability for the action. Leave it up to the critique and judgement of humans to make one “lose it in seconds”.

[@HavinFunNDeezLastDayz]

Yea, only with man. That's why Jesus died for our sins and not any of us. We won't let stuff go obviously 😂. Denzel sounded more like a Bishop than the host. Why keep shining light on the situation that made us look bad. Should've asked what could be done to help the situation like bringing them together in private and work it out. Not on t.v. not on camera, but as grown-ups and leaders to help keep us united and work together instead of rekindling the flame. My 2¢

[@carolmcquay1899]

Yes. I Heard the Quote.....The author is "Will Rogers" . (no disrespect. I mentioned it in case others might want to hear more. ). Well said, just the same

[@delin-shawguillermo6496]

"Just because your offended, does'nt mean your right" - Ricky Gervais

[@keejones7262]

Agreed 💪🏽🙏🏽

[@Aliciajanaechannel]

True!

[@ruine77]

this

[@Venturco]

Just because you are the offender, does not mean you are right.

[@jruthagod3535]

And just because you feel you didn’t offend , doesn’t mean that you are right

[@elizabethrenee1283]

Ok!! I'm gonna need for people to stop calling what Will did to Chris a "fight." It was no where near a fight. What it was, was an "ASSAULT." So please call it what it is.

[@sharroberts9083]

It was a SLAP. What Chris did was an assault. Albeit verbal upon a woman, but still an assault.

[@michaeldy2580]

Assault is too strong. Attack may be too strong too. I prefer slap. It’s interesting Will immediately turned his back. He knew Chris wouldn’t retaliate.

[@prettyboyscharmer7376]

Exactly!!!

[@morganross6399]

@@michaeldy2580 According to the law, an assault may include one or more types of harm, such as pushing, shoving, slapping, punching, or kicking.

[@nathalie1002]

1. In criminal law, assault is a physical act that results in harmful or offensive contact with another person without that person's consent. 2. In tort law, the intentional causation of harmful or offensive contact with another's person without that person's consent.

[@stephenphil1593]

The legends didn't get into a fight. One assaulted the other and cussed on international TV.

[@jenniferduncan7674]

Agreed. Looked pretty clear cut to the rest of us. What happened before or after is irrelevant. One person hit another, the end. Religion has zero to do with this. This was is such poor taste by Will and for those to who condone this, are just as weak.

[@daleburnfart6845]

@@jenniferduncan7674 Yip. To slide this under the rug is to condone it. Im fine with that so long as MMA fighters are able to attend and respond to violence in place of others right there, right then.

[@pandemonium0211]

there were no legends there sir. i like them both, but i would never wanna be one of them

[@baderinwa1]

Dr.Martin Luther King said, “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy . Chris Rock’s response to being physically assaulted, was a true display of manhood.

[@williamcruz7976]

Yes and no.

[@dennisbeacham5747]

Well stated!!!!!

[@ndzi_karl]

Please send this quote to Denzel Washington because he is talking trash and trying shift blame to the devil which a fantom -phantom

[@hectorgarciasune5379]

Off course It was.

[@talented1617]

@@williamcruz7976 A double minded man is unstable in all his ways.

[@michelecortproductions3146]

Chris turned the other cheek without hitting Will Smith back.

[@derrickwhite4836]

Amen

[@BrittFulli]

Amen

[@peanut2us]

God was on the heart of Chris and he easily rebuked the devil. Now this was the greater outcome of all this "God is good"

[@007kitkit8]

Or he didn't want a further beat down on international tv 🤔 🤷

[@deaconx48]

Exactly

[@ginakay354]

There was no “fight”. Will Smith did the wrong thing and Chris Rock reacted the right way. Period.

[@lifeislife7070]

Well said.

[@yoso5934]

The Bible said the the tongue is deadly. Don’t provoke people to violence. Slapping someone is fair, a warning shot. He could’ve stomped him on stage. That was grace Will didn’t do it.

[@sorscha1308]

He was the only one who reacted the right way too. Will should have been removed from that auditorium immediately, whether he wanted to go or not. It's shameful that he wasn't. What message did that send?

[@ccsmith2773]

T.D Jake's did correct himself I'm sure you heard it. Thanks anyway though.

[@Jp-be9xx]

@@yoso5934 So it's ok if someone hits you because u said something they didn't like? Is that what we're teaching our kids?

[@funnelnutz3227]

The moment that happened I stood in defense of chris he never deserved that and it was even more disgusting that the Oscar's would allow will to stay in the building after the incident

[@ntrstellar1]

👏👍You’re absolutely correct!! You’re the first person to mention that. He should have been led away in handcuffs.

[@Ari-Artform]

And win the Oscar!

[@KubihupsliSlap]

Chris allowed him to stay. The producer of the show asked Chris, if Will should be removed. Chris said no !

[@EveLovesChristJesus]

Denzel et al was there for Will but who was there for Chris? The academy? No Security? No Chris was left to go on with the show and he carried on like a true professional. To see that happen to him was nauseating. All these days later and still im amazed and stunned at how well Chris dealt with the whole situation.

[@cchemmes-seeseeart3948]

The bigger question, however, might be, when Chris Rock was writing his comedy routine, did he pray first? Did he ask God to guide him & to be with him in his work? Or does he work independent of God? God calls that sin. Sin sets harm in motion. This situation may run deeper than you think, & this is just one example. We judge by human standards, as the Bible says, but God's ways are not our ways. We so often think we know the true judgement of a situation, when we very likely dont/

[@robertnguyen2025]

Yep no one was there for a Rock ...God wasn’t there for Rock since he sins for making a joke of Jada..Will was the one that God bestowmwith the almighty hand to slap that Devil of Rock making fun of Jada..

[@EveLovesChristJesus]

@@robertnguyen2025 really what Scripture reveals where Jesus commands people to slap someone?

[@EveLovesChristJesus]

@@cchemmes-seeseeart3948 did Will pray before he went against the commandment Jesus gave to "love your enemies, to bless those who persecute you?"

[@Windy_bee_material]

We're you there? Denzel said he ministered to Chris too in another interview...but he needed to diffuse the anger first so it didn't get worse

[@moviesandmusic5055]

They didn't get into a fight....It was all Will Smith and then he got a standing ovation.

[@Steph-lc7hy]

It’s absolutely ridiculous

[@RickyRicardo84]

They applauded them for the acting.. it was very believable

[@missjewells5063]

Way to confuse the two different situations. He deserved a standing ovation for the reward HE EARNED!

[@deedee79ms]

@@missjewells5063 No he didn’t. Not everyone who wins an OSCAR receives an standing ovation. Just saying. That being said, he physically assaulted another human being on live television. He should have been escorted out immediately. I will never look at Will Smith the same ever again.

[@jimmy2minutes]

@@missjewells5063 are you for real???

[@Cozsmik]

Denzel Washington did a lot of talking and said nothing. The Academy asked Chris Rock to be a presenter. Chris Rock is a comedian. Will Smith assaulted Chris Rock over words that were said. The LAPD was prepared to arrest Will Smith but Chris Rock declined to press charges. In a court of law guess who wins.

[@tmariethatsme8170]

Don't ever come for Denzel.. He can say and do whatever he like he's earned it..

[@shawrob4896]

Cause Jakes was being messy and it wasn’t Denzel’s place to talk about that. Messy, Messy, Messy.

[@jponz85]

@@tmariethatsme8170 nah, dude is right. Denzel said nothing but a bunch of baloney and that's only cause he doesn't want to get into this mess, but still s whole lot of nothing was said basically

[@kimf442]

@@jponz85 lol

[@jamescampbell750]

What are you on about mate. T.D. Jakes asked a question, he saw everything you said. That was not what the question was. I'm sure your skeletons need not discussed.

[@frankberryfilms]

By this logic, you could never blame anyone for anything...

[@ЕвгенийИ-х9с]

May be this is it?!? May be it's a way out of a fight for good...

[@lilsand.]

@@ЕвгенийИ-х9с theres some truth to that statement but without correctly blaming those that have hurt others, there would be no order to counteract entropy. I like to think of it as, Live in your own world and dont mess up anyone elses world, you can do anything you want by following that and you wont ever harm another as it goes against the ethos.

[@coachd1433]

How convenient to be able to blame everything one does on The Devil. Imagine living like that? Never accountable for anything ...

[@timotheewilliams9086]

I know right, I just shoot 10 people so I'm going to blame it on the devil the ultimate fall guy, these people are DELUSIONAL 🤣

[@foeshizzel]

Facts!

[@natashaharris3696]

In his apology, he held himself accountable.

[@tiathomas395]

Not trying to be sexist but I hear boys alot of thr time say dont let the devil get to you or the devil got the best of me, instead of just taking accountability for there own action or try to understand what is factors are influencing your decisions, like is it a mental disorder are you depressed or do you just not know how to control your feelings well

[@jleethompson2266]

@@tiathomas395 In all fairness, saying, "the devil got the best of me" is accepting fault. For some religious people, it's just one of those phrases thrown out as a way to to explain something when they can't understand why they did something, because sometimes people behave in ways that don't fit their usual personality.

[@OutyMan]

Will Smith is not an empty vessel, which is possessed by either good or evil at any given moment. He is an accountable individual who makes his own choices, and did.

[@williamgullett8071]

We are all empty vessels that can have good or evil afflict us. We aren't our own god

[@lisahoward8676]

Not to be possessed but influenced by a whisper, a thought. It doesn't have to take physical possession.

[@anonymouse6703]

Exactly! We have free will! It is our choice to behave or not and when we don't, we should accept the consequences instead of blaming the "devil"

[@williamgullett8071]

@@anonymouse6703 Nobody should blame the presence of the devil, they should be looking at the absence of GOD in their lives.

[@kbanghart]

@@williamgullett8071 we should focus on ourselves

[@TimCarter]

I haven't heard the excuse, "the devil made me do it" in 50 years. Nice that they are bringing back an old classic.

[@kingsam504]

WRITE ME 📝☎️👆

[@dollyfrazier5885]

Flip Wilson use to say that all the time playing Geraldine.

[@Nash1a]

Where is Geraldine when you need her? On ye olde Flip Wilson show.

[@simrdownmon6431]

Denzels response was pathetic and why we should not look at privileged people for knowledge or guidance. Anyone who isn't straight up condemning Will Smith has neither you or our societies best interest in mind. Besides, Will was fine with Chris's joke up until his son's friends girlfriend glared at him.

[@solomon7000]

@@simrdownmon6431 he is practicing less judgment. You all want to see him tear him down

[@nastyladd]

The devil chillin at home like “bruh don’t drag me into this”

[@lalattuidechompis4169]

😂over a year after the fact.... Your comment made me lol and that is rare.i usually make people lol

[@laleebee1597]

When an adult male with agency blames his actions on the devil, that’s the highest form of narcissism.

[@fogsmart]

The devil is sitting there, um, mad as hell: “Dam, I gots blamed again for someone’s chit!”

[@davidkruse4030]

Agreed. These actors are so dellued in their own fame they are missing the mark

[@strictlyyoutube6881]

Yep

[@andream7617]

Some people are quick to claim "the devil was busy" instead of taking responsibility. If you mess up, own it; repent if you feel led to; do better.

[@staciebrooks2583]

He’s not absolving Will of responsibility for what he did. We do t wrestle flesh and blood but principalities. The enemy threw out the bait and Will took it

[@claudep.1926]

Not a single soul cared to see if Chris was ok. He was left there all by himself after being assaulted. In the meanwhile, Will was receiving a standing ovation. Disturbing to say the least, speaks volumes about Hollywood.

[@SavannahRoseDI]

Bunch of cowards in hollywood thats why, poor chris!

[@picklespickle1641]

They checked on chris to just stop

[@paulk9985]

Maybe it's because they thought it was fake. Even after they realized it was real, Chris seemed to be ok and not needing help. And even after all that, I think the entire audience (except for the Smiths) were in shock and couldn't comprehend or process it. Either way, WS was WRONG and should face any and all consequences. Otherwise, the world will realize that we certainly have black privilege in the U.S.

[@alisonmansfield9052]

My heart went out to Chris and still does ,I love him more than I loved him before, as for Will he showed his true colours and they are very dark, shame on him

[@rockymarcianothe3rd135]

Agree with everything except that last word.. it's no longer Hollywood rather its HOLLYWEIRD and mr Washington failed to say that its run by LUCIFER for decades.

[@wtfboomer9114]

Actually, Chris Rock's grace was amazing to watch.

[@LeetaNocha]

Amazing indeed, He maintained his sweet funny self in the face of violence!

[@Strategistdating]

The grace of talking about someone with an illness

[@krbourne]

@@LeetaNocha "Sweet funny self". Come on. He's partly to blame.

[@captaincrunch8333]

It wasn't amazing in the least seeing as the so called smack was fake. You dopes will believe anything.

[@IrenaDeacon]

Indeed

[@TheShererenejohnson]

Denzel answered appropriately. I understand the perspective completely. Hurt people hurt people. And he did need his big brother there to intercede - and most importantly in PRAYER

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[@DenzelWashington-prvt]

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[@DenzelWashington-prvt]

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[@kevinzhang6623]

*Weak people use their hurt as an excuse to hurt others

[@archangel1187]

Only a REAL man can take a slap and turn the other cheek as instructed by our lord. Chris Rock is a Real man!

[@thegreatpennywise3006]

Hahahahah ridiculous

[@infinitedreaming222]

After targeting a woman for decades. He’s been unnecessarily joking and jabbing at Jada for decades. Seems like he was Assigned not anointed that night - and got karmic retribution with the swiftness.

[@iMsOiNsO]

@@infinitedreaming222 lmao yet you ignore the jokes he makes at everybody. You just focus on jokes on women as if that’s all he does. Every comedian even women joke about both men and women. Y’all are pitiful hypocrites.

[@pianoblack5885]

A real man doesn't joke about a women's hair who has a disease. ..and another real man doesn't condone it. ...and the Bible dods say let someone hit you and turn the other cheek. But there are far more scriptures about violence Jesus also says there is a time to fight. He told his disciplines to get knives in preparation for after his death. But you use the cheek scripture to support your cowardly nature..

[@aaroniic]

@@pianoblack5885 Come on man. A disease? She has baldness. She’ll live. The world would’ve forgotten about Chris’ joke already but now they will never forget about Will’s response.

[@Edgie84]

That was not a fight! Mr. Chris did not retaliate. My heart goes out to Mr. Chris Rock and his daughters.

[@flo-dd5sw]

Let this go. White men have done this for years but they cut the cameras and their PR covered it. NEXT!!! They aired drama but not Samuel L. Jackson receiving his first Oscar???

[@2Ryled]

He's smiling all the way to sold out shows, and the fans supporting him. If he was hurting, his career got a big boost.

[@2Ryled]

@@flo-dd5sw what exactly?

[@khaswrang7887]

@@flo-dd5sw you know, you sound racist now

[@Yyyyyy5]

@@flo-dd5sw listen to yourself so worried about white and black… get off it. An assault happened.

[@7392318]

I really dislike using the devil as a scapegoat. “The devil made me do it” means we don’t have to accept responsibility.

[@thegoat1387]

No, everyone in the comments are interpreting that wrong. The devil didn’t “make” him do that, he tempted him. With that temptation Will smith chose to do that with his “free will” which was wrong, NO EXCUSE. But why condemn one another when we all fell to temptation before. None of us are perfect. Just like Chris rock may he been “tempted” to hit back by the devil, but with his “free will” he chose to turn the other cheek. Now look at the outcome, god always win

[@7392318]

@@thegoat1387 The devil is fiction, made up to use as an excuse for bad behavior.

[@russdy1982]

Why take responsibility when you can get away with blaming a fictional, mythical being?

[@writegirl2937]

BAM!! I heard that saying for over 40 years in church and I Never liked it. That's such a cop-out. I am not condemning Will Smith, but Denzel needs to go somewhere with all that.

[@natalee217]

Exactly

[@loredorsey2820]

First time I’ve been truly disappointed in Denzel Washington!😡 “Who are we to condemn?”!!??? we are fellow humans who should condemn anyone attacking somebody both verbally and physically infront of the world to see. We must stand up for righteousness and condemn these kind of actions! Teenagers and children watched this show as well. SHAME ON WILL and anyone who coddled him!

[@singloc3021]

"The devil got a hold of him" referring to Will Smith. I have a problem with that statement as it seems to deflect accountability away from Smith.

[@christianbarnay2499]

That's the goal. They all gathered around him to shield him from any bad consequences. Just like spoiling parents protecting their spoiled child after he committed a crime.

[@fitnesspoint2006]

adults not taking responsibitly for thier actions, and black on black crime lives on in hollywood

[@Nina-mv1sj]

Perhaps it was She the devil

[@lucianocastillo694]

It’s different when you know you have 1M viewers watching. Sometimes you just want to defend your friends, especially friends you remember from the start, or in their prime

[@Gadol_Adonai_196]

According to the Christian faith and as written in the book of Ephesians 6 verse 12. Which talks about where the battle is for the practicing Christian. Feel free to commence reading from verses 10 onwards. Hope this clearify your concerns 😟

[@rolanddeschain9139]

This whole debacle is the very reason I don't idolize celebrities. For every Mr. Rodgers you've got a hundred Will Smiths.

[@MrTimeless101]

Who's Mr Rodgers?

[@acool6401]

@@MrTimeless101 ...Well ...then...its probably before your time. You never heard of the children's show in the 70's called "Mr Rodger's Neighborhood"?

[@ancarwillis9060]

You think Mr Rodger’s never hit somebody before? Not that I’m giving Will a coop out but I do think this was blown way out of proportion. I mean let’s be for real how many of us have hit somebody before in a situation we shouldn’t have? And I’m sure a lot of people will say not I, but that number of people who have is far greater than you think.

[@kvol1668]

@@ancarwillis9060 I 1000% believe Mr. Rodgers never hit anybody ever

[@EricaShady10171972]

@@acool6401 Well, then you have to accept that there are adults who were born after the 70s. Just tell them who he was. It is not their fault they don't know who he is.

[@GuyNSinCity]

Chris Rock was the victim!!! So sick of hearing about how everyone came up to Will Smith to make sure he was okay. I will NEVER see Will Smith in the same light like I used to. Thank you Chris Rock for being the better man.

[@trillcosby4399]

Had to make sure the little baby was ok

[@rachelgreen4510]

Yes. Once a celebrity disappoints you, you can't look at them the same way again.

[@Hengahangezange]

Come on brother, you know you can and must forgive Will.

[@Youtuber-lv6eh]

Black on black crimes is always excused and put aside, this is no different.

[@GoGetYourShinebox]

I’ve been saying for years Will is fake. The fake laugh is obvious. I think he’s a great actor but as a person I always thought he was putting on a front, like most actors & actresses tbh

[@geraldcook4896]

Denzel is just a man... but from everything I've seen, He's a decent Man and he's 100% correct when he said the only response he had was Preyer... much respect to him for standing on his Faith.

[@nancygreen3705]

I can't get how so many ppl are overlooking the fact that Will physically assaulted Chris & went back to his seat as if he just came from the bathroom. Only because he's Will Smith! So, that's how Hollywood works?

[@aternialaffsalot]

Pretty much

[@alvinantony2696]

then why have jails if was the devil that Made me do ... will should have been removed in hand cuffs .. the Hollywood and academy are just full of it ..!!

[@DrSeuss-nw3px]

Actors are above the law. Alec Baldwin shot two people, killing one person and was never arrested or charged. Normal people would’ve been charged with involuntary manslaughter.

[@TheHighlanderprime]

It was surreal to watch that and see that the Oscars had zero comeback. It was bizarre.

[@ebonycook89]

How is it being overlooked? Everyone is talking about it.

[@Thincastle]

"Who are we to condemn?" Will can strike Rock but we can't criticize Will. Elite entitlement.

[@keithdior1657]

No fool judgment is only reserved for God yes will gone get scrutinized but who are we as people to throw stones when we all live in a glass house. That's not entitlement.

[@myphone4243]

@@keithdior1657 he isn't a fool and God's people are supposed to judge with righteous judgement, so Denzel can absolutely make the call as to right and wrong. The whole scripture about judgement is so misinterpreted it makes me sick! We are not to condemn people to hell. That part is God's job, but we CAN and should judge between right and wrong.

[@Praying.Yisrael]

@@keithdior1657 show where the “Bible” says we cannot judge. If you pull a verse, it’ll be expected of you to be taught in bibical literacy.

[@Praying.Yisrael]

@@myphone4243 👏🏽 well said

[@danielleb3966]

Criticism and condemnation are two different things.

[@NM-qc2dh]

A shame that Denzel couldn’t call out a shallow disgraceful action just because he’s mates with Smith. It is the people we admire that are able to carry most weight with us and who are brave enough to tell us when we are wrong. The Devil has nothing to do with this. If the Devil came after anyone he came after Chris Rock in the shape of Smith.

[@Onlyrealmusic4life]

I agree about the devil response being ridiculous. But if I were to entertain that, I would argue that Will Smith wasn't at his highest point at all. He was at his lowest. That's why he fell for the Devil's temptations. Yes his career may have been at it's highest point, but he has things going on with his mental health if he uses violence to deal with nonviolent situations.

[@QueenBees456]

Jim Carrey was straight up about it.

[@cocoriomyd3014]

Agree with you fully. Feel the same.

[@ndgostardust645]

I’m disappointed that T.D. said ‘slap the taste out his mouth’. That was rude af to everyone who’s experienced unjustifiable violence. 👎🏽

[@chasmanjones9157]

No the Spirit of the Devil came from Jada when she looked at Will and it Manifested into Will to Go Assault Chris. Chris been doing this type of Comedy Standup all his life. Will can't assault everyone who speaks what he or they perceive to be Negative towards Jada. Look at Social Media talking about both of them now. Nothing he can do about it. In the World of Money this Incident will make them Both Richer when they all come together around the Red Table. You know its gonna happen and you know it to be true!

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[@professrsmokem4299]

Everyone immediately ran over to the attacker to see if he was ok. Good work.....

[@cobra1995xx]

Lol right??

[@blanewilliams5960]

How pathetic was that. Shows what it important to them.

[@sophiademure]

Or they wanted to diffuse the situation. Will was clearly emotionally unstable. In real life, if there is an assault, the police goes after the attacker first.

[@marieb8711]

Speechless as well….shows a lot of people’s character

[@robertnguyen2025]

@@sophiademure Diffuse? diffuse is when you see someone with a knife or a gun coming at the victim...as rock was the victim..why didn’t any one went to Rock to see if he was alright..from what I saw I and millions of people didn’t see Will get physically smack in the face ? Or was that a illusion. ..lmao..why would anyone go to the one person who just assault someone else and comfort the perpetrators? Unless all those Star.s were also part of that group?

[@Sasquatch64]

Chris was the one who showed true character here. The rest are just making excuses for Will Smith.

[@yt.personal.identification]

Exactly. Saying it was the devil, absolves Will of blame and makes him the victim. That's just disgusting

[@curtains32]

I wonder what your reaction would had u been in Will's position?

[@mv-db4463]

@@curtains32 I can guarantee you that VOILENCE would have NOT been my reaction. By you even asking that question shows that you condone violence as a proper response to words you do not like. Be careful what you support, one day someone might not like your or your families words. SOOOO sad.

[@Sasquatch64]

@@curtains32 Oh, you mean if I had laughed at the joke and then got upset after my wife gave me a look? If it was me and I was GENUINELY upset, I can tell you what I would not have done. I definitely would not have gotten physical over it. If anything, talk about it afterwards. Do you think Jesus would have hit someone in that situation?

[@curtains32]

@@mv-db4463 U certainly don't know me to judge me. I'm far from a violent person. That is something I don't condone at all BUT if u can't see that Chris went too far with his joke then u r blind or just a plain hypocrite and I'm done!

[@tonymillington2963]

I cant believe that Denzel was not willing to say that Will Smith was wrong, if you cant tell your friend that he is wrong because of the way he might react to you, then you are not a true friend.

[@stevenosiokpekhai9053]

He probably already told him. He doesn't really need to tell us what he said or say it again.

[@msa6844]

You don't know Denzel Chris or Will

[@RellyR510]

He said he’s not going to say what they talked about. We don’t know if he said he was wrong or not.

[@beet4583]

Absolutely!! And, the life of "your friend" is never supported towards positive Change. So, is that friendship if your friend cannot rely on you for the truth?

[@emmettruskowsky5626]

I'm pretty sure by saying "the devil got a hold of him" that pretty well insinuates that he thinks what he did was wrong🤣

[@freelikeyve]

He’s so full of it. It was truly astounding how they all rushed to protect the aggressor, and not the victim (Chris). How disappointing and sad.

[@queenprincess4life]

Because everyone who lives here knows the real Chris Rock and he is an @$$!

[@EntoSanto]

Because Will was the one who did wrong and needed some guidance. :D

[@Jackkenway]

With all due respect to Denzel, when you see someone doing something wrong, you point it out, saying that someone was wrong is not being judgemental, if I walked up to Denzel right now and smacked him, it's just wrong, period. Bet Robert McCall would definitely condamn what Will did, I get it, he doesn't wanna take sides, but not calling someone out when they make a mistake is also wrong. The real question is why him, Perry and Cooper comforted Smith? Shouldn't Rock need comforting?

[@februaryjones7759]

Exactly... hate to see TD Jakes playing politics, I bet God didn't laugh at this. I bet Jake's wouldn't have laughed if it would have been him! Stop!

[@nm1raider758]

Because when spirituality guides everything you do, you don't see things in those simple terms! Life becomes more complex then that!!!

[@suzannneglicerio4135]

Well said 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@thegreatpennywise3006]

Instead he blamed it on the devil.

[@kingdomjourney8898]

Oh, OK. So Will was wrong and Chris was right? I believe there is something wrong with anyone who cannot ascertain that there were issues on ALL sides of this situation. There are lots of layers on every side that all require reckoning...

[@krazylevin]

Wow. At what point did we get to the place where we can't say wrong is wrong? The man was wrong. His name and background doesn't give him a pass. Were it a nobody that did it to a somebody, the outcry would be deafening. Will Smith lost control of himself and chose to do the wrong thing. Call it for what is is man.

[@Jackkenway]

Exactly my thoughts! That's why I disagree with Denzel, yes praying for someone is good, but that doesn't mean you can't tell them that what they did is wrong, and it's definitely not a case of "Let he who is without sin, cast the first stone." as some people are trying to make it look like.

[@MusicbyWordPlay]

He's deliberately staying on the sidelines because he's in the business and he's not trying to make waves and potentially create unwanted tensions. If you want to know what people are talking about when they say Hollywood is spineless, you are seeing it front row and center, as sad as it is to say about a man like him.

[@samuelfarwor6280]

MONEY 💰💰💰

[@whenraindropsfall]

Y’all missed it. Denzel did say Will was wrong. He said the devil came for him and Will lost. But he stressed more importantly, that we shouldn’t be so quick to condemn

[@VeelovesChrist]

How many people does it take to tell a person they're wrong. Yes, Will was dead wrong and any person with two eyes, pupils, retinas, etc. could see that, but at a certain point it becomes overkill. It's up to Chris and Will to determine how to move forward. Also, while everyone else is judging someone needs to be praying so Denzel's choice to pray, I don't see how it could be a bad thing. Jmo.

[@streetgangs]

Denzel answers questions like a politician.

[@granny58]

Truly

[@guccii3227]

That's smith Buddy

[@joshgaston7839]

I was going to say this, but also this is how popular Christians answer questions. Never falling on either side and talking alot without saying much. Throwing it up to, "prayer and God" to evade taking a real stand... I'm a Christian and saw this all too often growing up.

[@charlesperkinsjr2]

This is how black people are trying to point the camera back at them since Ukraine war has started

[@user-zg9bt6eb2r]

It's called being a hypocrite.And who's the devil here?We know too much about the Smiths to consider them angels

[@jplaga763]

Look at the pastor gossiping lol

[@Anthony-jd8pg]

FACTS!

[@jenniferburgess9619]

​@@Anthony-jd8pg Amen to that😅

[@isthme8103]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@CanadianJustFedUp]

Will Smith is emotionally unstable. I am tired of these movie stars justifying his actions. Nothing to do with evil or god. These movie stars have shown how weak they really are. Abuse happen right in front of them and they put on their acting hats to pretend everything is ok. Will Smith is not a big man, if he would have left the room. He stayed to show his aggression. He is no different than any other abusive human kind.

[@nancygreen3705]

Amen! Abusive Bully. He feels like he intimidated the room since no one reprimanded him on his awful behavior. "I'm going to sit right here & I dare anyone to say anything to me, or they can get it too" BULLY!

[@TheBestBarneyFan]

@@nancygreen3705 HOW did you come up with a thought if someone who NEVER stated that!?!?! Also doing something one time, while it is wrong and not justifiable, does not make a person a bully. Bullying behavior happens over and over again. One time, while might be a terrible choice, is not bullying. You can't speak for someone you don't know especially while trying to make a statement or thought that you have no idea was had.

[@erichawkins5738]

Yes what Will did was wrong and there will be a consequence. However, Chris was also equally as wrong to diminish his wife on national television, even if it was meant as joke. I think all of you forget that despite their stardom, they are both “men” at the end of the day. That means they are capable of making mistakes and falling from grace just like the rest of us. They should meet, apologize to each other, face to face, and be a shining example of reconciliation. Condemn the act but not the person.

[@TheBestBarneyFan]

@@erichawkins5738 exactly

[@jeanjmcceee5764]

WHO CARES THESE PEOPLE ARE RIDICULOUSLY RICH , LET'S FOCUS ON PEOPLE WHO DON'T HAVE SQUAT 💩

[@knoname1092]

They went to Will to pray for him, the aggressor, but who went to Chris to pray for him?

[@sylviagarcia2837]

I'm praying for him .

[@yt.personal.identification]

Let's make Will out to be the victim, and blame "the devil" Convenient

[@AL-tx5nx]

They prayed for him because he looked like he was having a mental break down.

[@lat6880]

@Princess. Tirra WILL SMITH IS NOT THE DEVIL! ALL YALL SELF RIGHTEOUS PEOPLE ARE RIDICULOUS HILARIOUS HE SLAPPED CHRIS HE DID NOT KILL SOMEONE. MY GOODNESS THE WAY THE WORLD IS GOING ON ABOUT THIS IS JUST PATHETIC. I DON'T CONDONE NO VIOLENCE IN ANYWAY. FUNNY PART IS SOMEONE WROTE THAT JOKE FOR CHRIS TO MAKE FUNNY OF JADE BUT NO ONE TALKING ABOUT THE REAL CULPRIT BEHIND ALL THIS DRAMA!

[@marysilvergirl6025]

i'm praying for him too. sometimes in his sketches he says he is looking for God, i know his family went to a Spirit-filled church when he was a kid

[@dani3640]

Will Smith was wrong period. I send the love to Chris.

[@selenacarr8104]

I send the love to both of them. I praise God for his grace and mercy because God grace cover both of these icons. The word of God says his grace is sufficient. The word of God says goodness and mercy shall follow you all the days of your life. God had Denzel and Tyler Perry men of God to stand in the gap for these two remarkable men by praying for the situation and them. The prayers of the righteous availeth much. Also when Denzel and Tyler Perry prayed it changed the atmosphere in the room or at the Oscar. I am thanking my two brothers Denzel and Tyler Perry for allowing God to use them in this situation. I am praying for healing between these two amazing men Will Smith and Chris Rock. I pray God continue to bless these men Chris Rock a gentle and humble man, Will Smith a compassionate and kind man, and Denzel Washington and Taylor Perry the prayer warrior. Also I would like to say all the unkind remarks people are saying and writing (who has not sin cast the first stone). I give God the glory what he has done in this situation and what he is going to do in Jesus name.🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@c.s5606]

Send love to both! Amen?

[@priscillajimenez27]

Exactly

[@wisdompie7497]

@@c.s5606 frfr

[@ms.dt.8270]

Both man was wrong!

[@SkeletonModel91]

I’m not a religious man, but I have always appreciated Mr. Washington’s unflinching honesty and moral seriousness.

[@brianlaudrup5271]

So, being an apologist for a violent thug = possessing moral seriousness? Allllrighty then.

[@SkeletonModel91]

@@brianlaudrup5271 🥱

[@rzn2258]

​@@SkeletonModel91Your just another D### RIDING FAN. F### DENZEL !

[@okeydokey9693]

​@@brianlaudrup5271So ,Will Smith is a violent thug?? Smh. What are you talking about?

[@OrdellRob]

If Will committed murder we wouldn’t just say “the devil made him do it” and move on. We’d put him in prison. He assaulted Chris Rock in front of the world and he should be held accountable.

[@JC-li8kk]

Exactly. If the devil is to blame why do we have prisons full of people? Will Smith is the only exception because he was being targeted by the devil unlike anyone known to mankind? How dare that devil take over a human & use him to slap a man in the face. Thank goodness the devil never used a man to high jack an airplane.

[@Good2DHood]

True... Assault isn't murder

[@taneshiabutts4689]

Truth

[@ranrriprich6709]

You have to understand that there are two laws, one for the rich and one for the poor

[@dogfriendly8074]

Yes, accountable.

[@Telebellyy]

As much as I respect Denzel for his acting he is basically just trying to avoid answering the question here. Jim Carrey said it the best…Hollywood is spineless.

[@msa6844]

Jim Carrey passed on an std called herpes to his ex girlfriend and she committed suicide. Jim Carrey hands are not clean. Where did he speak out about rape and child molesters amongst his peers? I couldn't find the video...could you?

[@TheRealBrandonMartin]

Yeah because he wants to make sure he still has a career in Hollywood which makes me question is he a man of God? All these Hollywood actors ignore all the pedophilia that’s going on over there with these Hollywood producers and other Hollywood elites, these people are all sick in the head and spineless sad to say but it’s facts

[@visitor4210]

Jim Carey has a nerve to talk about Will after trying to kiss Will. Please use anything else, but don't quote that pervert.

[@putinforaj8097]

Jim is hardly one to speak

[@trinilyfe4404]

Yes because why would a pastor bring it up nothing to do with summit and he's godly but of course no one brave enough to say it 🤷‍♂️

[@The_Gallowglass]

"These icons! These legends!" As if they're not just red blooded people like the rest of us. The devil didn't do it. Will Smith did it. You don't have to condemn a man, but you can condemn his actions. Will Smith might not be a bad man, but he did bad that day. He has to face the consequences, whatever they may be. He needs to do better and try to fix this.

[@maseca2397]

I agree it wasn't the devil

[@V.VIIIBeanman]

If you understood basic english he never said the devil did it. The devil has influence over people. Will absolutely did it but is it within his character to do so? Did we see the Will that we normally always see? Have you ever had a outburst that took people aback that they didn't recognize?

[@thomashovgaard3134]

@@V.VIIIBeanman The WIll you usually see is the WIll he want you to see. Several producers/actors has called him abusive on set

[@_Diaryofwealth]

Dumbest comment the devil here is figurative go sit down somewhere.

[@_Diaryofwealth]

@@V.VIIIBeanman exactly

[@ahmedelshafey7602]

There is a story here in Egypt about an old man went to the mosque and it was rainy and muddy, then he slipped and a strong arm helped him up, he told the man who helped him: Thank you but I don't know your name The man told him: I am the devil, and I will never let you go.

[@michelleruffin6903]

Number one, why is the “ church” concerned about Hollywood? Number two, for a pastor to say something as distasteful as “ slapped the taste out of his mouth” as if it was funny is such a sad representation of God. The world couldn’t tell this from just another talk show, and that is heartbreaking. 💔😢

[@bridgetortiz7520]

T.D Jakes is worth 20 million dollars, that alone makes my brain question anything he says...Denzel wudnt have the time of day for T.D. if he wasn't rich and famous. I agree with you very poor wording for a " pastor" . Mega church mentality at its finest☹

[@MyThoughtstoReality]

Very disappointed to see this honestly

[@Eveb0616]

This is a very sad and pathetic interview, he approached it in a gossipy and seemingly joking manner. This is not humorous situation. And at a supposedly "leadership" conference.

[@MyThoughtstoReality]

@@Eveb0616 I agree which is why Jake’s should not be somebody that Christians actually take serious when it comes to being spiritually fed.

[@joyslove3858]

After that comment TD Jakes, I paused and came to see what you everyday folk are saying... I agree 100%

[@KC-cb7ov]

Denzel is so biased and prayer wouldnt solve someone physically assaulting you for doing your job. It's like praying away domestic violence.

[@visitor4210]

I am not a Christian, but people pray ask God for a favor or forgiveness. You must not believe in God if you don't think that prayer can help.

[@visitor4210]

By the way, through prayer, God can give one strength to leave a domestic violent situation.

[@noicemate9111]

@@visitor4210 lmfao that’s the dumbest thing I’ve heard in a while

[@KC-cb7ov]

@@visitor4210 I believe in God but I'm not naive to the rules of life.

[@visitor4210]

@@KC-cb7ov Maybe you are naive! We need God in anything we do. Through his will, we exist. Nothing happens on our own.

[@robertdavis1217]

As a man myself there’s absolutely no excuse for Will Smith doing what he did to Chris, Why are people portraying Will as the victim is beyond me. Denzel and Tyler ran up to Will but never went to check on Chris who are supposed to be Godly men. The devil didn’t make Will Smith do anything Jada-Pinkett-Smith did or is it calling her the devil. The wife who slept with their sons friend in their marital home.

[@esljrc]

@Robert Davis not true Denzel Washington spoke with Chris Rock

[@hopewilliams7081]

Denzel also checked on Chris

[@tammyburke9453]

YES. THIS

[@Chemicalkinetics]

"The devil didn’t make Will Smith do -- I am not one, but honestly... many fundamental Christians truly believe this kind of thinking. That is "we are made in the image of God" and by ourselves alone we would never do wrong unless the devil tempts us (think Adam and Eve) The way to correct this is to pray to God. These are what true fundamental Christians believe.

[@tammyburke9453]

You almost had it saying NO DEVIL MADE HIM DO THAT. HE DID IT. ( and no jada didnt make him do thst either) it wS 100% WILL. Geez, we gotta get that straight first!!!@

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[@bjoe631]

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[@susanhaynes679]

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[@yangtzeling7468]

The fact that Denzel comforted Will instead of Chris …. Says a lot. And Will’s Oscar acceptance speech about love and God …. These hypocrites should stop talking about God. They are simply gaslighting people and not holding themselves accountable for their arrogance.

[@dmayhawk1]

You should look into Will Smith being in the Church of Scientology. This runs deeper that what was presented and what we see and Denzel understands that and everyone in Hollywood understands. Will Smith tried to leave the Church of Scientology unannounced, and for that there were consequences. He had to perform a Humiliation Ritual which in turn brought him and Chris humiliation but boosted Chris reputation but tarnished his. Chris understood that. That is the reason why Chris stood there with his arms behind his back smiling and saying "uh oh" as Will charged at him, and the reason he didn't press any charges. Oh and I forgot to mention Chris leaned forward to prepare for the slap. They didn't even cut to commercial brake when Chris got slapped and there were no security guards. Everyone consoled Will because they knew what he had to do and his punishment for trying to leave to Church of Scientology and now his reputation is ruined. Everyone hates Will and everyone loves Chris. Chris knew this. This is how they go down when you sell your soul and try to get out. Think about that. It runs really deep.

[@yangtzeling7468]

@@dmayhawk1 That’s a lot of presumption . Or worse , excuses / gaslighting. All I saw on his face when he strutted back after the slap was arrogance and a smirk. So I’m not believing into the story of “ humiliation ritual “. If indeed he had to go through a “ humiliation ritual “ , then there was certainly no necessity for that ‘ love ‘ and ‘ god ‘ speech when he received his award. Why would he try to redeem himself at the speech if he had to go through the “ humiliation ritual “ ?

[@JWWoodturning]

Comparing the Oscars incident to the war in Ukraine? Damaged egos of the super rich to dead innocents? I'm speechless.

[@nickeyedmonds6486]

Seriously why was T D Jakes so excited about the smack? So excited that he would compare it to a world war. Very disturbing. Something isn't right with this little 2 min clip

[@jessepollard1816]

I was just thinking that

[@oliverchong2428]

Completely agree with this, comparing a slap by Will Smith on Chris Rock at the Oscars to the war in Ukraine is as disconnected, insensitive, vulgar and ignorant as the vapid, ego stroking Oscar ceremony itself. How removed from reality are these people? 🤦‍♂️😤

[@antonybrisson4090]

Yeah, that was so bad...

[@susanneanselmo1202]

Ignorant people!

[@davidgori4500]

Blaming the devil is something a seven-year-old would say. A MAN would have accountability.

[@granny58]

Yup

[@kristintee6808]

Y’all clearly don’t know what people mean when they say the devil. The devil is meant to steal,kill, and destroy. So when we say it’s the devil we are just saying we are off our game. It’s not God that influences us to do wrong things. It’s the devil aka the bad side of us. Yes we are making choices to do bad things but the bad choices are not of God they are of they devil. In order to stay on course we have to not let the devil come in and distract us and take us off our game. Only a bonafide idiot would think that when a person says the devil that means that the individual holds no responsibility and accountability whatsoever. It’s actually laughable when y’all leave these silly comments.

[@mimiya1814]

@ David it is clear this is Greek to you and you haven't got a grasp of what he was talking about. What he said would fill 7 books if one were to discuss it in full. every word was not wasted: it was genius as well and showed discipline and an ability to not betray confidence/engage in gossip, while keeping a most respected interviewer respectfully in his place:. It was a teaching lesson for us all. He was sharing that each one of us need to be watchful especially if you are a role model, have a lot of powerful positive difference to make in the world, and that just like that, on a big day, probably the biggest day of your life or career etc, you may face the biggest provocation of your life, and the nature of the provocation can be so galling that you may lose it, hence he said'... but for the grace of God...' . He was not exonerating anyone, it is a reminder to meditate, be vigilant, be extra careful, think, develop a system and prep beforehand etc. What he said is many sermons. The devil is not just metaphysical, it represents trouble makers, traps, set ups etc. I ask myself sometimes, that for example, why didn't I leave the room as soon as so and so surfaced etc. That is what he is talking about. Surely the organisers knew W Smith won a prize, would be there etc, but made the presenter Chris whatever his name is. Hindsight is always easier. He is saying the more important our role can positively impact the world, the more we need to anticipate and learn to spot potential booby traps a mile off, and therefore work on ourselves so we don't fall. The situation was provocative, the set up etc, Chris and his body shaming etc such like are metaphorically the devil being on the loose! he did not exonerate Will. Will took responsibility and apologised afterwards. It is shocking that Chris has not been taken to task for his reprehensible comments!

[@quijelmina]

He didn't BLAME the devil, simply acknowledged the Devil didn't do anything at this point but sit back and watch the triggers.

[@francisalanwormald6328]

AT 85 I HAVE COME TO RESPECT DENZEL AS A MESSENGER OF WISE ADVICE...

[@AR-dj3yw]

Respect for Chris Rock. Will is a grown baby.

[@Yyyyyy5]

Amen!

[@paulschlachter4313]

On Chris Rock I will build my church.

[@sonykent4940]

Married to a toxic 50 year old woman

[@Darkness-ie2yl]

but does this guy know what Icon means?

[@tonyabela3799]

You will never keep a b**** if you're not ready to stand up and fight for her...

[@laurirohr5364]

Instead of Denzel & Perry running to Will, it should have been Security hauling him out. Disgusting that they didn't go to Chris Rock.

[@gggjjjgggjjj]

Incongruous, Denzel talks about all this devil crap and he does that. He a devil himself.

[@polynesia8733]

@@gggjjjgggjjj so true

[@zhuxunlin7463]

好无语啊，这么低质量的采访。就那几句what happened，what happened。😓

[@viralsheddingzombie5324]

Smith took advantage of the situation to vent his anger and get even. He wouldn't try that on the street against someone who could drop him with one punch.

[@ellaroux3220]

He played Muhammad Ali and is a trained fighter. He’s definitely not soft by any means.

[@donttellmejustlisten4598]

@@ellaroux3220 but on streets lead can do what punches can’t

[@izzylove89]

And this is why i hate the way people use religion as some excuse to not be accountable for their actions

[@asimichael3896]

Look at how you’re struggling,just say the truth and be free .what Will did was wrong

[@loeysgalaxy6283]

ikr, im really disappointed he won’t say it was wrong. a comedian said that the people at the oscar’s were glad it happened because they feel they’re too important to be made fun of.

[@NeonHelix20]

Thats the answer from him as part of the good ol’ boys club of hollywood I love Denzel but his neutrality on this issue is disappointing

[@Thrivegrl24]

I don't think he was struggling to tell the truth and I believe he was cautious with his words because of the situation and not airing out too much . Like he said without saying what they discussed in between the three of them.

[@jinglingbabygarage7030]

Theses are ACTORS, just people! Denzel is not a saint!

[@vezpro1]

Stop blaming someone else for the actions of one. The devil didn't make him do it, Will made that decision all on his own..... The devil made me do it!! What nonsense!

[@steelersgirl3063]

Exactly, resist the devil, which is the sin. He had the option to do right and he didn’t. So he chose not too. And now there is consequences.

[@malikawan458]

You might be atheist that's why you don't know the devil very well 🤔

[@moniquejordan2712]

@@steelersgirl3063 how you gon resist him and work with AND for him at the same time though?

[@shawnee1895]

@@moniquejordan2712 This is just what I came looking for. Correct, you cannot resist, work with and for the devil. I cannot prove this, but a demon was in him and raging. He is a troubled soul.

[@shawnee1895]

@@moniquejordan2712 Preach!

[@Katyfrenam860]

What left me speechless is how nobody cared about Chris Rock. I found it inhuman, especially the standing ovation during the acceptance speech. Is this the message we want to send to the future generations?

[@Fruityfox85]

Totally agree!

[@sheeznutz2254]

Apparently so! Everything that is promoted these days is to destroy humanity

[@ministry2627]

It's Hollywood. What else do you expect from these people ?

[@GoodWillPrevail]

He's not the bigger star. Sad!

[@joker-qj9zn]

doesn’t matter, people put too much attention in what others are showing their children instead of the parents.

[@sunflower-oo1ff]

I am sad with Denzel interpretation. It was an assault. Period. So much respect for Chris.

[@angelexodus4838]

Acting Christian is for a good image, he’s spineless, coward like others who ever betrayed Jesus, this is how is a Christian

[@soundmind6477]

It’s all a set up, I can’t believe so many people buying this nonsense! It’s designed boost their careers, boost the failing Oscar’s and create gossip.

[@Pineyapplecent]

While you should be asking how Chris is treating his ex wife and how is he doing black women. He was a bully that night to compare a woman to another woman.

[@gunshotlagoon922]

@@Pineyapplecent Chris confessed to being unfaithful to his wife and they rightfully divorced. Will and Jada continue to stay in their screwed up open marriage and Will just showed the world who actually calls the shots in their screwed up household.

[@thegreenninja7552]

@@Pineyapplecent If I slap someone for insulting my wife it's assault. It is assault that will committed and he should be charged. He had no right to do that. If u think that's OK then you are a part of our problems in America. There should not be rules for thee but not for me. Lol no diff than police or politicians everyone needs to be held accountable. If only those two would commit their wrongdoing on live TV.

[@zulucruz664]

When the demon comes at you with violence but you keep the cool head. You have won the battle. Well done, Chris Rock

[@kennethdavis6506]

That’s what’s been keeping black people in bondage .We been turning the other cheek for over 300 hundred years and still don’t get no respect. Hit me I’m going to do all in my power to make sure you never hit me again. America never turn the other cheek why ? Because that’s not human nature…….

[@fredajohnson506]

Amen now that's the real test

[@EdKrisiak]

@@yolanda9779 We all knew aobut her sexual escapades but not her diesase ..Maybe Chris Rock did not know. Maybe Will should have acted like a civilized human.

[@dowblackburn9498]

Amen to that

[@virginiawhite9843]

Chris Rock was doing the bullying. Should we tell the child that’s bullying other children at school well done for not hitting back when they are the one that provoked it. We should not justify bullying from grown peoples or children period!

[@awf6554]

The great Denzel Washington, with words of comfort for the perpetrator but none for the victim. So kind. So wise. So pompous.

[@violetlionessspeaks]

So Chris, who was told MULTIPLE times to not address Will's wife who he continuously made his business to humiliate publicly. Chris went off script and addressed her anyway. Will has already apologized and resigned from the Academy. What else do you want, blood? When the world is already condemning Will, Denzel chose the He without sin cast the first stone approach. The joy that people are getting from this condemnation is crazy to me. Even Chris has let it go, AFTER he disregarded multiple warnings.

[@awf6554]

@@violetlionessspeaks It's a real shame. Even Will was massively enjoying the joke. Until...

[@violetlionessspeaks]

@@awf6554 yup. It's the Hollywood thing to do is laugh to save face.

[@awf6554]

@@violetlionessspeaks Says you. It clearly was not. He thought it was hilarious until he got the stink eye from Jada.

[@awf6554]

@@violetlionessspeaks I tell you what. In the next domestic violence case where a man slaps his wife in the face because he didn't like what she said, he can just cite the Will Smith defence and get off. You'll be fine with that I take it.

[@JohnSmith-wg4tl]

I lost ALL respect for Denzel Washington. No criticism for Will Smith. He gave Will Smith a Standing Ovation. And has stayed muted on this issue. Way to step out on a limb, Denzel: "They needed prayer." Would you stay silent if it was your son being slapped?

[@baderinwa1]

Psychologists refer to Will’s act of aggression toward Chris as, “Displacement “. Displacement is a defense mechanism in which a person redirects an emotional reaction from the rightful recipient onto another person, which is often a softer target. In the case of Will, Jada would be the primary recipient, because she has been the source of his anguish and emotional distress. He cannot safely direct his anger and aggression at her because she holds the power in their relationship. Instead he directs his rage at a softer target, which was Chris. This is often seen in physically abusive relationships when the husband verbally or physically attacks his wife after being ridiculed by his boss at work. His wife and kids are soft targets.

[@adeptavatar9394]

But no didn't you hear, it was "the devil". 😒

[@evelynmunyao8229]

Wise

[@adeleweaver2841]

THIS!!!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾☺️

[@ayazmalik5260]

Spot on. I buy that :)

[@shesatthereandprayed4224]

Exactly what I have been saying as a Psychologist because he has been trying to prove that he still loves her after all we have seen

[@bossmair1789]

Why can't Denzel say Will did the wrong thing and needs to own up to the consequences? The only one in that scenario who deserved prayer was Chris. He chose to take the high road. That shows power and grace. Will has a lot of internal work to do.

[@violetlionessspeaks]

The high road... 2016 Chris did a whole monologue at the Oscars about Jada humiliating her. Chris was asked multiple times by Will to not talk about Jada, then purposely disregarding the warnings...goes off script (the Jada Joke was not vetted), and addressing her medical condition. I don't think Will handled this in the best way, however, you don't get to throw rocks, hide your hand and it be called the "high road." Own up? Will has publicly apologized and resigned from the Academy. What else do you want, blood?

[@GernotKienzer]

Pray for a grownup who got slapped for a very tasteless joke? Why? Will Smith ruined his career and got a shitload of trouble now. It's his own fault, sure, but I know who is more in need of prayers now.

[@cchemmes-seeseeart3948]

Jesus talked to a criminal on the cross, at the most significant moment of all of human history, & answered his 'prayer' request, saying, "this day you will be with me in paradise." Clearly, Denzel is trying to be an example of a different way of thinking, to make people stop & think if they really think they know the depth of a situation. Anyone can make a quick easy judgement. Few people ever stop to think about reasons to not do that. You are missing this.

[@cchemmes-seeseeart3948]

Chris Rock clearly did not take the high road when writing his comic routine. We are meant to do everything in life with God a part of our life, our partner in life, & live by His will & guidance. I doubt he did God's will with that joke.... & it also has consequences. Failure to live by God's high standard, ignoring leading of the Spirit, acting independent of God, is not a high road. Most situations in life are highly complex, with no one judgement to be made... yet people continue on & on doing it.

[@Mybpeterson]

"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing." I always thought Denzel was a good man. But he did more than do nothing. Denzel comforted a man who committed a violent crime in front of millions rather than the victim. I don't care how much someone's feelings are hurt, violence is not the answer. The joke was benign, there's nothing insulting about being compared to GI Jane, a strong, beautiful and resilient woman. But some people are reading more into it than it was.

[@briterry4961]

Nobody thinks Chris Rock was mad too? Who was praying with him, calming him down? The devil got hold of him to at a high moment hosting the Oscar's in the form of Will Smith... where was his prayer circle??

[@thegoat1387]

That open your eyes and shows you why the world hated Jesus. When you make the right decision it’s usually overlooked. But also both of them need it not just 1. Even though will was wrong no excuse, he still a human not perfect. We’ll all fell to evil like that before. Shoutout Chris rock for turning the other cherk

[@mauriceharting5877]

So when Will Smith slapped Chris Rock that was the devil doing it? How about holding Will Smith accountable for his actions? Furthermore, the devil came for Chris Rock and Chris Rock responded by staying calm and not hitting back. The credit should go to Chris Rock and not to Will Smith. I think Denzel was wrong in not saying that Will Smith was doing wrong by hitting Chris Rock. Yes praying for Will Smith would be a good thing to do and asking God for forgiveness for his actions and asking Will Smith to apologize to Chris Rock would be the right thing to do.

[@helpoj]

Denzel has mastered the art of answering questions without actually giving an answer 😂 EDIT: Glad to see 1.5k people agree with me 😂😂😂

[@biancawhite6208]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I was thinking the same thing 🤔 😂 😅 🤣 facial expressions and all 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@helpoj]

@@biancawhite6208 mans was soo good at it, people started cheering like he said something 😂🥲

[@NiNiTheWarrior]

😂 yes he has, which is the reason he’s been so successful for decades. Have to know how to use your words wisely to reduce backlash in the industry.

[@sidiksamion3]

What a world of difference between the opinion of Washington and that of Carrey.

[@2k.818]

It's called "The diplomacy".

[@popoymotmot]

Come on Denzel! Don’t use the devil as your scapegoat for Will’s narcissistic actions on that fateful night. Call a spade a spade. He assaulted a guy in front of millions of viewers and all you can say is the devil made him do it?

[@PapaEli-pz8ff]

This makes me feel very disappointed in Denzel. The Devil? In the 21st Century..

[@Breezy-bv9te]

The Devil did make Will do it. The Devil was Jada.

[@tikka300wsm5]

That's not what he said. God or the devil don't make you do anything. Those decisions are still up to the individual.

[@lavenderhearts101]

@@Breezy-bv9te 😆

[@James2swift]

We all love and respect Denzel. However, I am beginning to see a lot of my childhood heroes get demystified before my own very eyes. I find the whole devil talk quite oblique, political and almost embarrassing. An elder is supposed to be direct when addressing such misdeeds. Yes, we aren’t to condemn the individual but abhor his actions. To whom much is given, much is expected. I sincerely hope Denzel has had the courage to reprimand Will for his actions and tell him the truth, privately if not publicly, instead of encouraging him to use the devil as an excuse to absorb himself of accountability for his grown man actions.

[@V.VIIIBeanman]

Well I mean him and Tyler did PRAY over the man. Y'all so quick to talk down on D and Will. The whole point is is that Will acted out of character. Will was obviously influenced to do so aka the Devil Comment. When is the last time you fell short of the Glory of God? Was it 10000% all you. Did you PURPOSELY do the sin out of wanton abandonment or was it a peculiar situation that forced you to act in a way you normally wouldn't? The latter was for Will. Yes. Slapping a man like that is wrong but let's not condemn Will like he's KNOWN to go around slapping people 24/7.

[@FerrisFlyer]

Well said. Huge Denzel fan here. But his answer was an esoteric cop out. Expected more from him.

[@atomant_7]

Well....u got a point there too.

[@MsBizzyGurl]

Celebrities are just ordinary people blessed with the correct looks or position to fit a narrative. They're not smarter or better than anyone else. Accountability is required. Also, Pfizer funded the Oscars and coincidentally has a new drug for alopecia.

[@america6545]

Will had a Christian upbringing, so the devil metaphor will work on him. Is not Denzel's place to reprimand Will but to be there and listen. What Will did was wrong and hopefully he will learn from it.

[@elainegroom1989]

T. D. Jakes knows. This must have been before Diddy's shakedown. Mr. Washington is wise enough to keep silent. Tell the truth Mr. Jakes.

[@sergiupobereznic]

"Who are we to condemn?" Seriously? You don't need to know the ins and outs. Will slapped him. No amount of excuses (or prayers) changes the fact that it was wrong. Will's actions are his own. Not an outside force (the devil). Imagine if he had hit a female comedian instead.

[@seanwilliams480]

Exactly! Who are we to condemn?! We don’t have to judge motives but we certainly can judge ACTIONS. Condemning as wrong smacking someone standing there smiling with his hands behind his back isn’t a controversial stance. Except in these corrupt churches I guess…

[@rickbrenner6079]

Exactly! Had Will hit a female comedian would Denzel still be comforting his elitist friend, trying to justify his actions by saying, “We don’t know the ins and outs of Will and the female comedian’s history”. Of course not! Denzel wouldn’t go near Will Smith after that with a 10-foot pole because he knows coming to the defense of a man who struck a woman on national tv for telling a joke would tarnish Denzel’s image as a man of principle. But apparently it’s perfectly ok in Denzel’s eyes for his elitist friend to sucker-slap a much smaller male comedian for telling a joke (doing his job) in an environment where he was SUPPOSED to roast the biggest names in Hollywood who are seated in or near the front row of the Dolby Theater. Denzel is a hypocrite just like all the other Hollywood elitists. I love Denzel’s movies, but this lowers my opinion of him.

[@cchemmes-seeseeart3948]

One of the biggest errors that exist in our judgements of others & ourselves is the idea that we live in pure freedom to decide how we will act & be in this world. That is off the charts erroneous about the human condition in life on this earth--- with all of us trained in sin passed generation to generation, & yes, tempted, & dealing with the world, the flesh & the devil. The Bible makes it clear that a true spiritual battle is occurring. And nothing is so black & white with one explanation. That is what I would say 'seriously?; about... to believe you can know that & the true forces that were acting on in the failure? Even will smith himself is unlikely to know the full explanation... & all the speculations from distant strangers are all the more off track.

[@sharroberts9083]

good going there. He hit a man for demeaning a female, his wife. But ummm, I think forgiveness is prevalent throughout the Bible. Both men were wrong. I think the Bible also speaks on judgment

[@purplemav]

@Shar Roberts And yet Rebel Wilson made a joke about jada boyfriends before that which was worse and it was fine. Where is the out cry Hypocrite.

[@MrFenrir55]

As a Christian nothing annoys me more then when people say "the devil this the devil that" that's a cop out. An excuse. The devil didn't do anything. Will chose to put his hands on someone because he could. It's that simple. He thought he could slap a man In front of the world and nothing would happen. And the world proved him right.

[@michelled8478]

☝️💯

[@iam...7059]

I agree, people use the devil as a scape goat. If God is whom we trust, trust him enough that he has given us control to make a choice in which emotions we choose to act on.

[@TChalla616]

Exactly! Stop using the devil as a scapegoat. We have free will, and Will, used his free will to do what he did, and it's on nobody but him.

[@beizman9472]

The Devil only tempts, people choose to do the wrong or not.

[@212TL]

I agree..the devil didn't make u do a thing. Giving way more power to a devil, but the power of God can't overcome that..rolling my eyes, just foolishness. The attention needs to be on Chris Rock the victim, not this devil and will

[@2011blueman]

Denzel Washington's response at the Oscars was shameful. Instead of making sure the victim was ok, he went and defended the criminal and gave the criminal a standing ovation.

[@whatistruth1155]

Agreed.

[@tina8796]

welcome to the WOKE world

[@kristintee6808]

I advise you to use Google and you will see Denzel talking to Chris. Nice try though.

[@ms.classy9790]

Denzel talked to both of them.... and what's shameful is a bishop stirring the pot . being messy... not denzel speaking the truth about exactly what the bible talks about

[@NA_2208]

@@ms.classy9790 100%. He came at Denzel asking questions like it was “hot gossip” instead of being genuinely concerned. Props to Denzel though he did the best he could but not a great interview on TD Jakes part

[@dawnevans6775]

You de-escalated the situation, hat's off to you gentlemen 🫂💖🙏

[@micha6887]

T.D. Jakes knows exactly what happened, spiritually speaking. People don’t make you, they reveal you

[@thewordhurts5185]

Sin

[@victordominguez2091]

TD jakes is friends with the world and I’m pretty sure the Bible/God condemns that. What does light have in common with darkness? Will smith and I’m sorry but even Denzel doesn’t stand for Jesus Christ or else he wouldn’t of said the devil only goes after those doing right which he meant will smith and we can all see by wills fruits he isn’t a believer in Jesus Christ teachings.

[@kizzee2931]

@@victordominguez2091 How do you know what is in someone's heart?

[@jjevans1693]

Doesn't say much for Chris or Will

[@johnstephanos1128]

@@victordominguez2091 Your frequency is definitely higher then most. You know whats going on. Denzel is definitely exposed to Hollywood.

[@David_Creyke]

I’m a fan Denzel, you’re my favorite actor. But it’s sad you saw Will as the guy that needed consoling in this situation. That’s just dead wrong.

[@SteelyDavey]

It's obvious Mr Smith isn't of sound mind. Being a Christian, what Mr Washington said makes perfect sense to me but I get a feeling many of the other contributors on this situation aren't.

[@natures1stgreen240]

That was my thought listening to this!!

[@cswbizberri4532]

@@SteelyDavey will isn't of sound mind? Where the hell you got that from?

[@christopher399]

He did though. I don't think either Will Smith or Chris Rock was in a great place.

[@ISRL380]

@@christopher399 A man minding his own business and handling the situation professionally is of SOUND MIND

[@DWEthiopia]

T.D. really compared a war with thousands of people dying to 2 rich men having a public conflict.

[@marilynh.7691]

Denzel has been one of Jake's parishioners for many years. I think their Christian relationship is to be respected. After all, they can't take a red cent with them in death.

[@MsRobin-rt4jm]

Right lol doing the most

[@premierjoseph9871]

I believe he was Being sarcastic ..Don't take it seriously And I know TD James can't and will never Mean Anything Bad In Russian Vs Ukraine war...Don't Overthink about it.

[@redshift8302]

He's lead a sheltered life, if he had been in a home when the neighbourhood is being bombed he wouldn't have said that.

[@faerykat]

Best comment. Thank you.

[@dalesheffield7097]

This interviewer refers to Will and Chris as icons and legends just shows how off base the entertainment industry is.

[@carlington4081]

Chris made a power move and it was the most powerful move of all, Will Smith's move had soundbyte to it but Chris's move was the most powerful because he did not retaliate and that shows one of the fruit of the spirit which is self-control. Chris made a power move that speaks louder to me than the slap heard around the world. Chris set an example that we can all respect him for...

[@cliffordhill2365]

For the sake of clarity, are you saying that Chris didn't retaliate back because of the Holy Spirit in him?

[@sashasuber1670]

Thank you for mentioning this! This is an excellent point! Not shared enough.

[@carlington4081]

@@cliffordhill2365 not necessarily, however, the fruit was demonstrated and that's my point it was the most powerful move of that night, and no one seems to mention it

[@ms.dt.8270]

Both men were wrong ! “jokes” are not always funny especially when you repetitively over the years pick on a man’s wife ( a black woman) and typical stereotype jokes ( a black woman’s hair) on the night he is receiving an award ! Black men always hating on each other and need to show each other more love instead of hate & envy.

[@charg1nmalaz0r51]

He didnt do anything because he had no idea what to do. It wasnt brave, it wasnt a power move he didnt know what to do in that scenario. You saw his brain whirring in real time.

[@bornwithoutboundariestarot]

Holding someone accountable for their actions is not analogous to condemning them. We’ve convoluted that in our society. When we suffer because of our own bad choices, that’s not others condemning you, it’s them setting boundaries for you.

[@JC-li8kk]

Bet their whole attitude changes if he pulls out a gun instead.

[@stevemyers2092]

give them both a blue ribbon and then say next?

[@rednugget1986]

Good to know Netflix and Sony backed out of future projects with Smith. That kind of behavior of physically assaulting someone in front of a live worldwide audience should not go unpunished. The consequences will definitely come with the domino effect for Smith...and rightfully so

[@PermanentHigh]

Society has evolved to a point. where accountability is seen as "judgement" and "condemnation".

[@Jackkenway]

@Born without Boundaries Well said, and very eloquently I might add.

[@jakejake7289]

The devil is not responsible for your words and actions. YOU are! Otherwise we wouldn't need judges or juries or jails.

[@bee1345]

Not sure of your age, but do you remember Flip Wilson? The devil made me do it 😂🤦🏻‍♀️

[@F1ukez]

I know right. People loves to blame the “devil” for being a shtty person

[@MysteryLaneTheDetectiveFiles]

The devil can encourage people to do wrong things

[@praisethelord8750]

@@MysteryLaneTheDetectiveFiles definitely agree with you on that one, but people do give Satan wayyyy too much credit nowadays

[@RandoBurner]

Including in Christian theology, the "devil made me do it" doesnt work, because its you who chooses to go along with what he says. You can just say no.

[@dep3233]

Never in life have I seen a bully being comforted,are you f..... kidding me.

[@kenyafromcali]

That part!! 🎯🎯

[@ChrisKsan]

The exquisite fine art of answering a question without actually answering a question!

[@simrdownmon6431]

Denzels response was pathetic and why we should not look at privileged people for knowledge or guidance. Anyone who isn't straight up condemning Will Smith has neither you or our societies best interest in mind. Besides, Will was fine with Chris's joke up until his son's friends girlfriend glared at him.

[@HipHopLiveSpot]

He’d be a good politician

[@patriciadavis1593]

Denzel tried to stay in a place of not saying what he really thought in public. I respect that, being he's a black man and this was about TWO BLACK men. Will picked a BAD time to defend his whorish wife. She wouldn't need defending if she wasn't using his secret bi sexual lifestyle as a way of doing what she wants. Making a fool out of him. You know what people do in their lives should be private. But what's done in the DARK will always come to LIGHT !!!

[@anniezohar5415]

Why did people go to Will, yet left Chris Rock standing up on stage by himself??!! That devastates me. Chris must have felt alone and rejected. Was there no one in that room that had the guts to stand with Chris - well - actually we all know the answer is no unfortunately. I am surprised to see Bishop Jakes acting all giddy about the situation. Sad all the way around.

[@joyslove3858]

💯

[@bradleybailey6417]

I love Denzel but you all gotta remember the night of the incident. He immediately comforted Smith and took his side. He now has to keep beating that drum whether he likes it or not.

[@AJ-hv1fz]

I think he was mostly interested in calming him down, not necessarily taking sides. The person isn't gonna listen to you if you don't earn their trust. I also feel like he didn't want to get into that conversation with TD Jake's , is why he hesitated answering. Him not stating blame doesn't mean he's taking sides.

[@adriangeh6414]

He's the definition of Spineless right now. Pathetic.

[@blackbutterfye]

Nah. I think he was just calming him down

[@shirley9209]

Maybe Will's, dad should have been there to whoop his @$$ instead of his momma.

[@roymcnicholas4825]

Denzel is such a level headed man and a great actor

[@otisroseboro5613]

Fact's

[@888bangthory]

Denial has a beautiful poetic way with words , but I believe in accountability and personal responsibility , the devil inside Will is Jada

[@Wild_Western]

Will Smith showed his true character (lack of class) while Chris Rock showed his character (class) as well. And Denzel's prestige diminishes more and more as he tries to excuse, justify and otherwise, apologizes for Will Smith's lack of character.

[@joyslove3858]

🙏💯🙏

[@JC-li8kk]

This is what you call “over spiritualizing” when you start blaming poor decisions on the devil. This was a bare minimum situation even 7 year olds face that Will Smith couldn’t handle. A 7 year old has enough sense to know a slap wasn’t warranted here.

[@laurisa0318]

Will spent his whole career crafting a clean image of himself only to lose it with a moment of weakness. It wasn’t the devil, it was Will. Hold him to account.

[@tina8796]

bingo

[@ES92-]

Not the devil, The Dewill

[@jpbless]

The wrong part of Denzel's position is he saw Will Smith EXCLUSIVELY as the victim when indeed Will Smith was the aggressor. He comforted Will Smith the aggressor but said nothing to Will Smith's victim Chris Rock. The other part; Denzel wrongly regards calling out someone's wrongdoing as the equivalent of biblical condemnation.

[@blackbutterfye]

Or he was just calming him down. It literally could have been a “why are you acting like this moment”. I swear y’all look up to celebrities wayy too much. You took Denzel’s comments as taking sides when reality he said the solution is to pray. A wise person is not going to gossip to cause more discord.

[@jalynnmarie4218]

I believe Denzel went over to tell Will to sit his A** down (really). lol He embarrassed himself and then Tyler Perry starting praying for Wills mental health.

[@jpbless]

@@blackbutterfye "Or he was just calming him down." Ironically you seem to be the one who think celebrities should be treated differently. Will Smith should have been calming down in jail, that simple. He is a grown man who committed irrefutable crime. You calm people down when they are about to do something wrong, calming Will Smith down after he had already committed the crime of bodily assault on Chris Rock was, let's say, pointless. Will Smith was wrong, Denzel too was wrong (even after the fact) to give Will Smith support and impression that he (Will Smith) was victimized even when Will Smith was the aggressor. Had Denzel spoken up Will might have seen the wisdom in apologizing to Chris Rock during his winner acceptance speech, and the damage would have been less severe.

[@phalisatumblin1249]

I noticed how Denzel didn't want to elaborate on what he and Will talked about...Denzel is very wrong for condoning Will's violent behavior...I expected better from Denzel bc he's over a decade older than Will..I'm no longer a fan of Denzel and Will and certainly not a fan of Jada!😡

[@jpbless]

@@phalisatumblin1249 I totally agree!!!

[@sebastianalegria3401]

It's interesting to know what Denzel thinks of Will Smith's clapping at the Oscars. Moreover, a gentleman like him will never be able to do something like that.

[@Billkwando]

Do we know what Denzel thinks? All I heard was what sounded like an excuse for bad behavior ("The devil made me do it"?? Really??) and a general avoidance of giving an opinion.

[@lgarcia67]

I am not sure that is what he really thinks; but he sure is politically correct, diplomatic in his answer. Respect to him, I am not sure I would do the same

[@grawakendream8980]

@@Billkwando thank you so much for saying this! honesty

[@grawakendream8980]

i wouldn't be surprised if he was discovered to be an abuser himself, tbh. he has that agitated edge of an abuser with a lot of male entitlement, and celebrity entitlement on top of that

[@tammyboon6259]

@@Billkwando I'm sure Denzel was EVER excusing Will Smith's behavior. It sounds like he was STILL the thrown off & taken aback by what Will Smith's action. It just seems this story is NEVER ENDING!!!!!! Of course Denzel can't know exactly what was going on in Wil Smith's head.

[@beet4583]

Denzel, much respect to you. However, not sure where you are going with this but there are no "ins and outs." Wrong is wrong! All else that you have to add comes after that acknowledgement.

[@xKevmachinex]

theres always a story

[@nelleo2507]

When he said ‘ins and outs’, I took it to mean Will’s emotional and mental history🤷‍♀️

[@jeanjeang8914]

Maybe he means Will wanted to protect his wife...but without wisdom did it the wrong way and but for the grace of God we could all find ourselves acting in a way that could have a negative lasting effect..a great lesson I can definitely use

[@ladysafari01]

Who was wrong and who was right? It's not quiet clear..is there a bigger sin than the other . Did Will feel wronged by Chris' insensitive comment? Is there such a thing as going too far and we're still camouflaging it as comedy? If a non- comedian made that remark would it be wrong? What if this was your Mother, wife, daughter? None of us know how we would react to this if we were in Will's shoes. Did Chris deserve to be slapped or for someone to lose his cool on him? We have to remember not everyone has the same sense of humor...it's relative.. Where do we go from here is the question? I agree we should practice restraint in matters where we feel offended and address it and handle it in a civilized manner.

[@joblo6394]

@@jeanjeang8914 will took his frustrations with his wife out on someone smaller he knew wouldn’t retaliate. His first reaction was laughter not a desire to “protect his wife”

[@zumpiog]

The only thing anyone needs to know is who he “consoled” after the slap. The righteous bull don’t fly

[@Hugatree1]

I completely agree. I absolutely love Denzel Washington but was so disappointed to see him and Tyler Perry consoling Will Smith instead of Chris Rock. It’s like consoling the bully in the school yard instead of the victim, it seemed disgraceful to me

[@simrdownmon6431]

Denzels response was pathetic and why we should not look at privileged people for knowledge or guidance. Anyone who isn't straight up condemning Will Smith has neither you or our societies best interest in mind. Besides, Will was fine with Chris's joke up until his son's friends girlfriend glared at him.

[@michaelshelbysuberlak]

Agree. Love Denzel but kinda grossed out how he’s falling all over himself to damage control this stupid crap.

[@rodworlds4059]

@@simrdownmon6431 to actually know Will Smith is to know his character and he saw that it wasn't really about the joke Will is going through something and Chris Rock knew it also that's why he didn't retaliate.

[@simrdownmon6431]

@@rodworlds4059 Wow, You know Will Smith? Please tell him he's a pathetic coward for me. Even if you did know him you shouldn't stick up for him and encourage bad behavior. Of course you don't know his "character", you just think you do because he's a good actor and you idolize.

[@LC-qj5tz]

Mr. Smith, is no victim here, neither is his wife. I remember telling my subordinates whom I supervised, when you spread your personal life all around the office and you get a different version as to what you but out there, you can't get mad or upset. Because you have to remember that you told it first.

[@V.VIIIBeanman]

He's not a victim but you really think that slapping people is Will's true character?

[@gravesidepoet5405]

@@V.VIIIBeanman why is that relevant?

[@lalarequestprayer.phil4and26]

Words of wisdom! God bless you

[@incognitatrue3552]

Facts!

[@blackbutterfye]

To be fair, Jada told it all first. Even the red table talks when Will first appeared in, it was clear he never wanted to do it.

[@willieholmes1483]

Considering Smith initially laughed at Rock’s joke, makes you wonder just what sent him onstage for that action. And, as some people have said here, odd that no one checked on the battery victim that was Rock.

[@willieholmes1483]

@igorputin2499, is English your native language?

[@willieholmes1483]

@igorputin2499, maybe you should have written your post in Russian with an English translation.

[@mesfenwondemagegnehu9064]

Are you saying you don't know what's right and what's wrong? You showed your spine in movies only. All of you. Stand ovation after that!

[@hstylepictures7523]

I hope your life is perfect, Bcos these words will hurt you one day🙄