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

During the 2022 International Leadership Summit, T.D. Jakes hosted a Master Class session with Denzel Washington. During their Master Class, they briefly discussed Denzel Washington's role in the immediate aftermath of Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the 94th Academy Award.
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[@worldtraveler721]

Lets not blame the devil, Denzel. My mom would always tell me: "It wasn't the devil. It was your own choice." We completely have to be accountable for our own actions.

[@JC-li8kk]

Funny how I went my whole life following the teachings of Jesus & never once felt the urge to slap a person over a joke. Guess I’m not important enough to engage in what the devil tells me to do.

[@Calbear707trees]

It’s to me, the same thing. The devil is us.

[@deykno87]

Sometimes it’s the enemy and sometimes it’s ourselves we have to differentiate the two but both require a reliance on God to overcome

[@muddylotus6235]

Agreed. The devil can whisper in your ear, but it’s on you whether or not you listen and follow.

[@EverydayWithBobby]

Lol speak for yourself. He believes in the devil, so he’s speaking on what he saw. Don’t appreciate it? Don’t watch 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@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

[@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.

[@frankberryfilms]

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

[@user-up1dt8wp8c]

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

[@kingbrutusxxvi]

Wanda Sykes (one of the Oscar's hosts) said in an interview on "Ellen" that Chris came to her after the show and apologized for the whole incident since it took away from the three hosts (not to mention all the people nominated) moment to shine. Now if THAT doesn't tell you what kind of person Chris Rock is nothing will. I already loved him but my respect for him went up 999%.

[@ShataiyaJai]

No doesn't say anything at all. Don't let that moment be something that indicates who he really is. That doesn't make him a good person.

[@tammybenaytv4631]

@@ShataiyaJai I guess you have some evidence or receipts to share that he is a “bad” person. Otherwise, that was a beautiful take away.

[@jponz85]

@@ShataiyaJai it makes him a better person than will that's for sure

[@KeytarKris]

Chris is definitely the one with class, and Will has always been trash.

[@kbanghart]

999% doesn't exist

[@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.

[@gwencassano5895]

Denzel you did a great job answering the way you did. I’m at a loss why TD Jakes asked that and how it was put across to be answered like a gossip show. However Denzel was very professional and answered appropriately ❤️

[@Nicole19989]

He won't drop to the celebrity pastor's level.

[@peacheskong2245]

Yea, I thought the title was clickbait. Glad Denzel drew it back to prayer.

[@evolvingalwaysproductions]

Totally agree TD Jakes should not have done that. This comment right here is golden.

[@lebogangbogatsu8535]

Top tier. Love how Denzel kept it clean and graceful.

[@lorettaryals4398]

I was surprised as well, not that it matters to Bishop T.D. Jakes, I have a lot of respect for him and his family but that blew me away when he asked Denzel Washington that question. I think Mr. Washington handled it very appropriate, the class act that he is!

[@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!

[@delin-shawguillermo6496]

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

[@keejones7262]

Agreed 💪🏽🙏🏽

[@aliciajanaechannel2024]

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

[@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

[@sanders7789]

I refuse to watch anything with Will Smith in it. After seeing the extent of his anger when punching that comedian on stage, my impression of Smith changed dramatically for the worst

[@CoolPapaCash]

I was like for a while but You shouldn't ever judge a person by their worst moment. I forgave him and took my wife to see the last Bad boyz!

[@jplaga763]

Look at the pastor gossiping lol

[@Anthony-jd8pg]

FACTS!

[@raymondclarke9321]

We always wanna blame the devil for our actions. When we do wrong, the devil made me do it. Stop. Take account for your wrong doings and ask God for forgiveness.

[@armandocarricaburu540]

So what you are saying is that the devil doesn't have part on that???

[@peenweinerstien3977]

i was thinking the same, he blames the devil, he should blame smith.

[@petetheodocion9542]

@@armandocarricaburu540 its a silly excuse yes

[@TheMoonKingdom]

How about publicly asking the person he hurt to forgive him, like he publicly tried to humiliate that person. If the devil's not involved, then neither is God. Though, with the text only apologies; I'm sure there are publicists involved:)

[@ericwashington7815]

I agree! God gave everyone free will and it is up to all of us to decide what to use our free will on, good or evil.

[@hookflash699]

I find it disturbing that so many people are talking about Will Smith like *he's* the victim here...

[@chocolatebeauty1688]

Right when he walked up to a person, unguarded, and open palm smacks them in the face. He's not a victim!

[@fv9859]

Agreed!

[@simp1eone]

He is. Its deeper than you think. I don't have energy to explain

[@saltycrafter249]

But he's black, so always the victim in the eyes of white savior SJWs on the left. How black people still follow the disgusting racist democrats is beyond comprehension

[@Espenvitus]

@@simp1eone lol

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[@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

[@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?

[@50k_Challenge_with_0video]

Honestly, Will Smith yelling at Chris was more awkward than the actual slap.

[@tracyp444]

Could not agree more... The slap was horrible, the yelling vile... He didn't need to make the whole moment worse.....and yet he chose to... 🙄

[@Rhaspun]

@@tracyp444 The way he cried and his choice of words during his acceptance speech. To me it seemed he is feeling a pain to his soul that has nothing to do with the joke.

[@seminky5341]

Twice!

[@ReverZe83]

@@Rhaspun He's a very talented actor and a very strange human being, quite often the two go hand in hand. He most certainly had a speech prepared and to come out with the "vessel of love" nonsense after smacking a man in front of now billions of people is a clue as to the delusional individual he has become and now I've also lost some respect for one of my favourite actors in Denzel 🙄🤷‍♂️ Oh well.

[@unity72008]

That’s the part that went overboard for me! The slap was one thing.. ok fine.. then he went back to his seat and yelled out like a maniac twice 👎🏾 that was so lame.

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[@nastyladd]

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

[@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.

[@donnalouise1218]

Yes, It wasn't a fight and it wasn't funny. Chris handled it like a professional.

[@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.

[@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

[@grassfedcharlie]

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

[@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.

[@TheeHandle]

Blame it on the devil. Who are we to condemn. No accountability whatsoever. We should be praising Chris Rock and how he handled it and condemning Wills behavior.

[@Q_QQ_Q]

Yes

[@V.VIIIBeanman]

He's blaming it on the devil because THAT is not Will's character. He recognized it for what it is. A man performing actions that he normally would NOT do.

[@lyannamormont298]

I agree!! Most definitely agree with you 🤌🏽

[@rebekah1836]

The only person who remotely acted Christ like was Rock, when he didn't retaliate, file charges or told the producers he wanted Smith to leave. Then Smith had the nerve to speak about being a "vessel of love" and "love makes you do crazy things". I hope Denzel shared scriptures from Ephesians with him, so he can learn what love really is, and it most definitely isn't being in an open marriage.

[@j.jupiter6164]

yes

[@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???

[@lindaglover5601]

I just felt so hurt. It was even more devastating to hear his words. I cringed, then felt like crying. Prayer is what's needed for them both.

[@stepha5926]

I was in complete shock. Once the shock wore off, I absolutely detested Will and felt for Chris... But then, after finding out what Jada has been up to the last several years... DEAR GOD.

[@shayharris6544]

@@stepha5926 what do you mean what jadas been up to, u mean going through like strugglin with alopecia? Or like havin an obviously failed open marriage and it getting to him?

[@stepha5926]

@@shayharris6544 err... the *affair with her son's friend* - "open marriage" if that's how you (& her) want to put it.

[@lorir5728]

@@stepha5926 will was laughing. It was a silly joke. Jada gave that glare and will knew he would catch hell if he didn't do something. Toxic relationship. I haven't liked her since the 90s. Saw her narcissism then

[@stepha5926]

@@lorir5728 EXACTLY RIGHT! He was laughing, *naturally* - unforced! Many people have pointed this out. So, Denzel was actually correct: the devil *did* make him do it... and the devil's name is Jada.

[@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

[@bishopjackes.1]

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[@DenzelWashington-prvt]

Hello Coach Storm, How are you doing today? Are you also one of my fans that support me and my movies

[@DenzelWashington-prvt]

thanks a lot for your comment,

[@kevinzhang6623]

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

[@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 “ ?

[@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.

[@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 🥱

[@FernandoMartinez-su4hz]

I love Denzel 🙏 gentleman and a true scholar hats off to you 😎

[@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

[@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.

[@coreychristoffersen4608]

With all due respect to Mr.Washington I buy the "the devil got a hold of Will Smith" excuse about as much as I buy the twinkie defense .

[@RumbleFish69]

Thank you! I like Denzel, in movies, but personally, his logic and take on many things in life is ridiculous. Will Smith is responsible for what Will Smith does! Period!

[@stephaniewilliams168]

@@RumbleFish69 agreed if will smith had been a non celebrity he would've been arrested for assault.

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@daniellejusbnme9921]

That’s what the Pastor wanted to ask him????👀😬🥺of alllllllll the things!!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@solomonKachi7000]

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

[@kennyhumble3699]

T.D Jake's look like he about to bust every button lol

[@imagemaker3293]

TD Jakes question was longer than the Denzel Washington's response.

[@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".

[@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🤣

[@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!

[@TiMalice2009]

Denzel isn’t missing any meals.

[@eljay5009]

'The devil made him do it' Wow - that's Hollywood levels of accountability right there.

[@eljay5009]

@Jay R I was paraphrasing. What he actually said was: "For whatever reason - the Devil got hold of him for that circumstance, that night" He then when on to talk about "prayers" and "the grace of god".

[@theaveragegamer879]

He didn’t say the devil made him do it, the thought process of him doing what he did was more so the devil that denzel referring to. He wasn’t thinking in a righteous manner more so in a devious manner he was feeling revengeful and if you are a man of you know you leave your vengeance to god your savior.

[@margaritaquezada3973]

Read the Bible Ephesians chapter 6 :10-12 . Sadly the majority of the people don't believe in the word of God. While people are suprised and feel disgust what will smith did to Chris , why people don't protest what's happening in NYC, Chicago, LA how innocent people are being assaulted daily even killed by disturbed homeless people, and criminals on the loose. This world is upside down with so much evil. Under the eyes of God everyone even the most famous are sinners and we will face God for judgment.

[@eljay5009]

@Jay R Denzel didn't say "The devil aka evil spirit, put an evil thought into Will's head" - so your interpretation of his words is no more valid than mine.

[@eljay5009]

@Jay R You know what is a dik move - walking up on stage and sucker slapping a smaller guy knowing he wasn't expecting it and knowing there would be no come back. Funny how Denzel decided to console the perpetrator of assault - rather than the victim. That's another dik movie right there

[@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.

[@TalkingMuchIsh]

Denzel is always so classy!

[@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.

[@Levi.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.

[@Levi.YisraEl]

@@myphone4243 👏🏽 well said

[@danielleb3966]

Criticism and condemnation are two different things.

[@dgarzaart2000]

Why didn't you check on Chris to see if he was ok? I was so upset to see Chris looking around to see if anyone was going to do something. And then to hear will smith drop 2 f bombs and he wasn't escorted out. Further he was given an ovation, then he fake cried and brought God into his speech. Shame, shame on everyone who stood by and let that take place.

[@sintunayehu8694]

It was disgusting none of the A-listers go to Chris the victim .they were consoling the attacker not the victim.shameful.

[@obinnaokpaleke2332]

Chris messed up,in life everybody is fine until the oppressed speak out.he should have sued

[@maryannenizio5074]

exactly ...and Will thought Denzel was talking about Chris .. when Denzel meant it was within himself

[@hotbabe8490]

Yeah everyone there just dismissed Chis like the slap was nothing and Will is the one who was hurt by the incident! Nobody saved Cris and got up to defend him! Poor Cris!

[@patrickblue3813]

@@maryannenizio5074 Not just in himself but also in the form of Jada.... Will was actually laughing at the joke until Jada gave Will the stink eye which made him do what he did

[@reymondagpaoa6570]

Good day everyone, Where can I find the link for the full video.

[@ronaldsimmons9517]

Hollywood has its fair share of glitzy celebrities that talk about all manner of "goodness" and "spirituality." Denzel is my favourite actor. Not only is he a genius performer, he's bold and courageous in spreading God's word.

[@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?

[@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.

[@travisreynoldsmusic]

Denzel needs to fire his barber😂

[@shanenolan085]

Denzel looked upset 😡 like why did you ask me this publicly 😆 🤣 😂 😹 I agree with most of the posts tho, he shifts the blame to "the Devil" instead of Will acting out.

[@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.

[@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?"

[@jewelofthemosthigh8385]

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

[@izzylove89]

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

[@michelleleeschaeffer3482]

Denzel is a wise man of God. His answer was beautiful and WISE. He is Not a gossiper and I don’t believe he came on with TD to talk about that night.”

[@suzieparis6821]

Sitting there with him.. uh uh.. you ARE the company u keep

[@nancywiebel9216]

A wise man of God indeed. There’s only about one celebrity/actor I like and Mr. Washington is it.

[@chandanmukherjee5555]

Denzel's answer wasn't wise; it was only clever. No respect for Denzel as much none for Sadhguru and Will Smith.

[@brianlamont1978]

“The only answer is prayer”. What no nonsense!!! Doesn’t even mean anything. The answer should have been a grown up apology from will smith after he was way out of order. Another answer is will smith growing up and working to control his emotions or going to counselling etc. Denzel is just talking in religious riddles here

[@jordangayle7794]

Nonsense

[@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.

[@omgmazin]

Denzel got right into that acting role once he starting explaining 🤣💪🏾👍🏾🙌🏽

[@Rhombus333]

Lol and had to dumb it den to get on everyone's level

[@snail8926]

I could tell,he had to take another breath lol

[@patiencebradley9773]

DENZEL IS WELL KEPT, FAMILY, CAREER AND ETC, ETC, HE WISHES NOT TO GET INVOLVED IN OTHER PEOPLE MESSES. CAUSE PEOPLE USES OTHER PEOPLE WORDS AND TWIST THEM AROUND, SO THEREFORE, LESS IS BEST, ALWAYS:)

[@queensamara5898]

@@patiencebradley9773 Thank you they want him to demonize Will Smith like they're doing. Denzel is a man of God & knows what the Bible instructs Christians to do. Pray without ceasing or in these people case that wants him destroyed pray that he becomes perfect like them 🙏

[@theonly1258]

He’s a classy guy...growing older nicely still handsome

[@francisalanwormald6328]

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

[@trizzyescobar4546]

The fact we got a pastor gossiping like Wendy Williams says alot

[@Anthony-jd8pg]

FACTS

[@BGcal]

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?

[@brandonmartin1361]

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 🤷‍♂️

[@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

[@Macluci]

I love denzel but the way they protected Will after that I was ashamed with Hollywood . Giving the man a standing ovation and allowing to speak and receive an award after assaulting another human being on television is shameful

[@Gen_X]

The devil wears prada and goes by the name jada... 😂

[@marleneg7794]

Classic

[@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.

[@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

[@Jowesmith]

This is why I watch re-runs of Sanford and Son

[@rytiski]

AMEN. And everyone is taking this clip and making it to what they want.

[@Andrewjames319]

Oh Lord! G0d almighty!! I magnify y0ur name!! Yaweh I give you all the gl0ry f0r my life!! F0rgive my sins and my un c0nfessed sins L0d! L0d I want more of you and less 0f me! I thank you f0r y0ur pr0tecti0n! I am truly blessed and highly fav0red I sit in heavenly places and I am the s0n of a mighty King! I l0ve y0u Jesus! L0rd I pray f0r th0se wh0 d0n't kn0w y0u in a intimate way that they will humble themselves and c0me t0 kn0w y0u 0n bending knee asking for their f0rgiveness, Father I bind the spirit of pride! I cut it 0ff at the head and send it back to the pit 0f he'll in which it has come fr0m! I release l0ve, kindness, patience, humility in the name of Jesus! I f0llowed my heart and I am glad I did. I l0st my wife 2 years ag0 due to the pandemic and I was ab0ut giving up, kn0wing G0d has br0ught me this far was f0r a purp0se and I kept on looking on to him. My destiny helper was sent t0 me the year my wife died.. The moment I was ab0ut giving up, I was intr0duced t0 a business by a man I met in a seminar I went t0 in Fl0rida. This was n0t my first time hearing of such business but I took the risk Investin 10O0 USD and it was worth it, Inf0@j0hnneilandrew. C0M f0ur weeks later I kept on getting earnings and I started using the money for G0ds w0rk, I am very p0pular in Maryland. D0ing G0ds w0rk always give me joy. There is peace and j0y in my mind . I am here to m0tivate you and tell you never to give up even though the situation seems s0 th0ugh. G0d has pr0mised his children and he will surely d0 what he has pr0mised his children, My mail is in my ab0ut 0r bi0 if y0u wish t0 write me. I can tell you what this business is all ab0ut 0r y0u can reach him directly.

[@mackmccoy6283]

What a wonderful prayer an testimony. GOD BLESS YOU

[@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

[@rupert-dt6ny]

People are so stupid believing that slap was real

[@Anthony-jd8pg]

It was real. What did Will or Chris have to gain by that? I can only assume that you don't think 9/11, COVID or that the sun rising and setting every day is real either.

[@dep3233]

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

[@kenyafromcali]

That part!! 🎯🎯

[@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

[@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

[@Guaicoboi]

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 😟

[@TheGoodFathersClub]

❤Even before I ever heard Denzel say his father was a Pastor I could tell by his speech, his public opinions, his mannerisms - the spiritual essence of his personality that he was raised in a praying 🙏 home, with God at its center. We are a reflection of Gods presence in our life people will see it & feel it. I’m always aware of this in my daily life.

[@braille5575]

Denzel is in the same club as this man, dont be fools.

[@johnsmith23ist]

I think some of us know that by now

[@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!

[@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...

[@dalesheffield7097]

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

[@sisterplace3885]

Where is the full footage of this video

[@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!

[@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☹

[@Initiall.D]

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.

[@Initiall.D]

@@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%

[@BrendanWhelan]

Blaming the devil is like blaming Santa.

[@Goatonomics]

I like how Denzel said the simplest words, and the crowd was so amazed and in awe. He said he knew the only thing to do was to pray. And you hear someone, “OH!”. Lol

[@bobs8005]

Celebrities can say anything and it’s considered profound…but I do love Denzel!

[@Goatonomics]

@@bobs8005 i love him too. He says a lot of profound things, but I think the person in the crowd is exaggerating lol

[@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.

[@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

[@hiddenhope7569]

I wan't you all to remember this on judgement day. "when the devil comes at you, maybe it's because you're doing something right." One day you'll all see how important what he said was.

[@bandomel501]

Denzel: "For whatever reason, the devil got a hold of him." 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@JuanTorres-ny9ff]

You gotta laugh loud, Will Smith is no better than any ordinary man and suffers what any ordinary man does.

[@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.

[@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.

[@banevuk58]

Denzel was talking but in fact said nothing 🙄🙄🙄

[@chromeheart6597]

Prayer is basically being seen to do the right thing while not doing anything .

[@ratatoskr9366]

"But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your father who is unseen" (Matthew 6:6) Dont confuse false praying with real prayer. Dont confuse the hypocrites who want to be seen, with those who close their doors and are truly praying to God.

[@chromeheart6597]

@@ratatoskr9366 Ah So God knows when a million people are praying to him at once ,who is faking it ? Does he have a computer ?

[@ratatoskr9366]

@@chromeheart6597 yes, that is the definition of omnipresent, omnipotent, and omniscient. Yes he knows who's faking it, because he knows every heart. No he does not have a computer. Why would a being outside of space, time, and the material world need a computer.

[@chromeheart6597]

@@ratatoskr9366 Carry on believing .Maybe if he knows every heart so well he wouldn’t allow the sexual abuse in his churches that is rife throughout the whole world ,or will those men of the cloth suffer in the afterlife while the children suffer eternally in this one ?

[@ratatoskr9366]

@@chromeheart6597 lol this same God allowed his people to be eating by snakes in the jungle, swept up in floods. and let his only Son die for our sins. You think because some priests fall to satan's temptations, that somehow proves God doesnt exist? How about the numerous cases of abuse rife throughout the public school system which is 10x the number of cases than the Church. Should be stop believing in the public school system?

[@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!