Fallout after the Oscars slap between Will Smith and Chris Rock | ABCNL

Kelley Carter, senior entertainment reporter, and Stacey Schecter, supervising attorney, discuss the Oscars fallout as Will Smith apologizes, saying his behavior was unacceptable and inexcusable.
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[@xxocarina1430]

He didn’t write that! His PR team did. His team is in damage control mode after the academy made their statement! That’s literally it!

[@GameDevAraz]

Yup

[@GameDevAraz]

His boyfriend is happy for him hitting Chris thou

[@kevinshaughnessy6396]

I wrote the same thing 2 hours ago. 👍

[@viviangarcia5696]

🔆Exactly🔅

[@marylouherrera8644]

@@GameDevAraz BOYFRIEND? 🤭🤭🤭

[@robertmoore6149]

He physically assaulted someone in front of an international audience of tens of millions. Yet was latter given a standing ovation and an award. The Academy has lost all credibility in regards to condemning violence

[@mcdowelltorres]

Sad isn't it! Well, it now has street cred...

[@JohnPedder]

A standing ovation from people that are probably apart of some creepy cult where this behaviour is justified

[@zero-sugar5406]

Indeed, just a mutual admiration society

[@josephdykes1820]

That's a perfect example of the elitism that they live and work in

[@chriscuts7029]

Tens of millions? Nah. Maybe like 12 people were watching live

[@pauletteforeman2194]

“Love makes you do crazy things.” Someone needs to tell him that isn’t what love is.

[@Spartan-ts5dy]

Does love mean it's ok to let someone sleep with your wife

[@ellekage4013]

Wonderful comment, Paulette!

[@voltageeclate1087]

When you love someone, you’re sad when you see sadness in his eyes. You want to hit the person who provoked this sadness.. We cannot blame him to be a human.. his emotions were too strong to be controlled, that’s all..

[@luisvillar8320]

That was not an apology, that was a carefully written statement by your publicist. You slap a person in front of millions in live international TV... That is how you are supposed to apologized, live in front of millions and directly to the person you assaulted, and with not "but" or an ounce of justification. no an Instagram post that is there more to try to do damage control to your career.

[@patricksweeney6334]

Ok, let's go there. I think slapping people is wrong. I think ridiculing people for a medical condition is wrong. For whatever reason, let's say *you* slap someone in that situation. You realize that that was inappropiate, you're remorseful, and you phrase a genuinely remorseful apology. My question to you is: How does *your* sincere apology differ? I ask, because, frankly, I would probably have phrased it similarly. Does that mean his was sincere, or that it came from his own independent thinking? Who knows? I don't. You don't. The word "projecting" comes instantly to mind.

[@luisvillar8320]

@@patricksweeney6334 A sincere apology does not come from a carefully written statement from your publicist, He should have apologized to Chris directly without any public statement. But it is too late for that too much time has passed and still not apology to Chris. This should have been shut down the same day, but everything Will Smith did afterwards was a publicist nightmare.

[@patricksweeney6334]

@@luisvillar8320 Again. Objectivity is a wondeful thing. I wasn't there when the writer of the apology wrote it. It legitimately sounded like one I would have written had I engaged in the same behavior (though I wouldn't have slapped anyone myself) and had felt remorse for my action (which I would have, if I had committed that human emotion-driven error). So... if you were there for the writing of that apology... I'll defer to your *knowledge*. If not... I trust that you'll acknowledge that you're just spouting opinion.

[@luisvillar8320]

@@patricksweeney6334 I thank you for your well thought out point and your are right neither you or me was present when Will Smith allegedly wrote a heartfelt apology to Chris Rock all by himself, having said that I lived in Los Angeles for 10 years and know something about how the business works and in a high stakes moment like this an artist under fire would never be allowed to make public statements that are not written by public relations experts or at least be approved by them after some minor or major editing. Will Smith actions show that he is in a bad place now and probably is still to a point in denial of any wrong doing or at least that he has justification for a bad action (my opinion). This is why highly paid "fixers" exist in the industry and it is the correct thing to do. The stress and pressure on Will Smith right now is so overwhelming I don't think he is thinking straight given all the people around him that want to defend and protect him. I hope that in the end something good can be gain from lessons learned.

[@Shamira_Vega]

It’s crazy how these people can commit an illegal action on camera and still be treated with dignity they don’t deserve.

[@byronlopez2189]

What do you think about the comment that this was probably being a healing moment for Will? Like when that one person was talking about how he witnessed abuse as a child and felt guilt for not standing up how that may have explained why he did what he did. I thought it was a dumb comment simply because you don't get to "heal" or have a "healing moment" at the expense of others. If anything, he created more of that which he may have felt traumatized as a child.

[@amann3161]

I hope you had this energy when the police kill innocent people

[@livestrongforever]

some people are equal some are more equal

[@MANCAVE-xz1bp]

Trump has been getting away with that for years.

[@mr.crowgamer6250]

It’s black on black aswell

[@tonygunksgal4196]

If Will Smith was man enough to slap Chris Rock in the face, then he should be man enough to apologize to Chris Rock face not on Instagram or Twitter.

[@stunnawilliams5138]

Exactly!

[@deezpleez3832]

I mean he could’ve always called him up 1 on 1 without us knowing but you ain’t wrong

[@tonygunksgal4196]

@@deezpleez3832 exactly

[@catsberry4858]

I agree with that

[@CoachDarren]

Totally agree and if Chris doesn't want to see him right now that is understandable but he should reach out to Chris an attempt to setup a face to face apology. That social media apology is bullshit!

[@angelicabrito2450]

“This is the way we do it” we are unfaithful, immoral, disrespectful, arrogant, self centered and sickening.

[@danielkokal8819]

and after a full display of all the above ugliness for the world to see..... Jada still walks around like she's Queen Nefertiti. The Smith family will learn nothing from this. they already been poisoned.

[@amazingkris]

Yeah, that was what grabbed me the most was Jaden's response to it. Smith can say all he wants that he was embarrassed about what he did at the Oscars, but he's had 23 years to raise his son to know better.

[@wil2j72]

"Love will make you do crazy things." - Will Smith, every stalker and every abusive spouse. #willsmith

[@voltageeclate1087]

Ohhh nooo you cannot say something like that. It’s not the same situation at all..

[@albertbuhr1202]

It's human to lose your temper, but then to party like he did afterwards? Speaks volumes.

[@ianwparedes]

emotionally unstable egomaniac

[@snsn7251]

Get a grip. Smh

[@GameDevAraz]

Yeah, 0 respect for that guy and his boyfriend

[@concernedcitizen2325]

I am sick of rich folks that can't take a joke. Really

[@lolawants2008]

NARCISSISTS, period. Both of them. Nice guy is a mask

[@LK-bz9sk]

It was the look of glee on Wills face when he returned to his seat that told me he was reacting out of insecurity. Chris is the real man. He rose above it and de escalated it and saved the rest of the awards.

[@tonyathompson8925]

I noticed that look on his face too.

[@wickandwax]

They're both "real" men since they have a Y chromosome. Chris could've punched back, but he knew he deserved it.

[@JustinQuarles]

@@wickandwax nah.. Will got to man-up and take a joke. He embarrassed US. If he can’t handle a joke, don’t go to events with comedians. My outlook on Will Smith has DRASTICALLY CHANGED, due to his immaturity and insecurity

[@StarLight-sl9ok]

Will’s anger was misdirected, probably from years of insecurity in his marriage.

[@internetpeople6113]

My respect for Chris jumped 10 fold. Vice versa for Smith.

[@ewenchan1239]

Nice to see that the Academy is as "with the times" as ever. Good to know how all that anti-workplace harassment and anti-workplace violence training has paid off. If they were serious about it, they would've kicked him out of the Academy on the basis on zero tolerance for that kind of behaviour. Clearly, they don't think that. Way to go, Academy. Way. To. Go.

[@brianlogsdon3879]

Only after Chris is kicked out.

[@ewenchan1239]

@@brianlogsdon3879 On what grounds?

[@CosmicRabbitCarma]

@@ewenchan1239 Brian Logsdon has been advocating violence in numerous posts. An insult is NEVER a legal justification for violence. Will Smith assaulted someone and should do jail time. I believe that his lawyers are explaining to him that he can still be charged with assault.

[@catsberry4858]

They actually may still ban him. Yet to be determined. It's early. I'd imagine 7-8 year ban. But they will decide.

[@ewenchan1239]

@@catsberry4858 We shall see.

[@sindanimasina7885]

It's funny how they speak about Smith's experiences of domestic violence as a child while he is the perpetrator but do not speak of how Rock was bullied as a child and how much this is probably affecting him psychologically as he is now a grown man and still experiences such bullying on stage in front of the whole world..... This is so hypocritical......

[@SchuylerT.Colfax]

I was thinking the same thing! These TV psycologists and so-called 'experts' always want to look into the psyches of the perpetrators, but never the victims!

[@johntazbaz1121]

Chris was assaulted more than once that night. The first to assault him was Smith. Absolutely disgusting. The second assault was from all the people running the show (producer, Academy “officials”, security, etc). They allowed Smith to sit there in the front row after they saw him assault someone. Even more disgusting. The third assault was by every single person who stood up and cheered when Smith won the award. You people are disgusting and it’s SHAMEFUL that everyone didn’t come to Chris’ defense and aid.

[@theStacyJames]

could not agree more

[@hbombharry]

It was one slap he has apologised get over it Chris’s jokes are usually cheap digs at people

[@documax123]

You are so right.

[@CosmicRabbitCarma]

Well said. 100% agree.

[@jsnel9185]

@@hbombharry and everyone KNOWS that about Chris Rock. If you think people should get over it and justify it because chris deserved it, you're part of the problem. You are an abuser or an enabler. Also, who the f!@$ gets offended at a comedian? A$$^#@@ that's who.

[@mrdavinci4178]

The privilege is real. The Oscar's are trash! I didn't even realize the Oscar's was going on.

[@macaronisalad5]

Quit crying snowflake Trump lost still

[@soifon7000]

@@macaronisalad5 How do you know he's a Trump supporter? You can't just make assumptions like that.

[@miggs165]

@@soifon7000 sadly on social media you can. He just did.

[@JamesPiccone]

@@miggs165 sadly followers like you condone it.

[@moptopzzz8076]

*Oscars

[@rell27]

I woulda loved to been in that room during the commercials break. Much respect to CR for keeping his cool in camera

[@missmodern]

"Emergency meeting". What a joke!!! Ban Will from the academy, revoke his Oscar, file battery charges and Sue the hell out of Will for humiliating Chris!!!

[@littlecoloreddots]

The Media is all about Will Smith. While I see the comments overwhelmingly talking about how Chris Rock kept his cool and remained a professional. The Media is covering the wrong story. Chris Rock can take a punch. Will Smith can't take a joke.

[@a2lance91]

Will deserves punishment for assault, anyone else would have been arrested by now.

[@Guido-201]

The media is OK for Will Smith to punch somebody on live TV .They give him a pass

[@G1Transformed]

Slap, but I get what you're sayin'.

[@cleigh113]

100%

[@jesseleewelch]

Chris Rock is too stupid to learn from the hit. He should be ashamed

[@errorinn8834]

Will assaults Chris and everyone's wondering if Wills ok, if Wills alright, what Wills thinking. NO ONES reaching out to Chris asking him ( the person that was assaulted ) if he's OK. Unreal.

[@MrTotalluck]

You dont go commiserate the guy who won the game. You wonder whats wrong with the grown guy whos rolling on the floor throwing a tantrum. 🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@nancytoppin7701]

I don't get it either. Everyone has all of this empathy for Will Smith and literally no one is talking about Chris Rock. I think he's got a lot of issues and people in Hollywood know about it and the rest of us don't. Someone on a talk show said yesterday that he snapped after months of jokes about his marriage...well what goes on between a husband and wife is private until they both go on TV and talk about their marriage over and over again. What on earth did they expect to happen?

[@errorinn8834]

@@nancytoppin7701 oh I know alllll about his marriage. Jada has been getting hers. Non the less your gonna slap Chris because of your bottled up emotions of a loveless marriage. Gtfoh

[@ponygirlusa]

Who "everyone?" I haven't seen ANYBODY supporting Will's assault.

[@joisafsaf7222]

​@@errorinn8834 YEP YEP ... Tis true !!!!... but I STILL say that this ISH was staged !!!!!

[@persnickety369]

Regina Hall’s jokes about Will & Jada was more embarrassing than the GI Jane joke, IMO. 🙄 What a bizarre speech and standing ovation. Defend that!

[@doveshouse]

The district attorney could press charges without Chris Rock's cooperation.. it is absolutely incorrect to say otherwise. Any one of the police officers that were there that night or anyone in the audience could serve as a witness. The DA should press charges undoubtedly. It's not common without the victim's cooperation but it's not unheard of either.

[@mohamedali9495]

“It takes 20 years to build a reputation and only 20 seconds to lose it.” Warren Buffett

[@Yuan-lo3zz]

@@theamericanthinker 🤡

[@Youngcarter354]

@@theamericanthinker lmao your hero a stranger you never probably met

[@tkdmuko1]

This whole thing was not about "protecting his wife's honor," as Will said. It was about saving face with his wife! Chris told the joke, Will was mouth-wide laughing at it, he saw Jada wasn't laughing but she saw him laughing, he then realized he was in trouble with her because of it, and THEN took the wrong action and slapped Chris. SIMPLY WRONG!!

[@DanielLopez-214]

TRUE ! Jada got his nuts in a glass jar !

[@Erehtolleh1]

I completely agree, she should have reacted like a lady and smile, not prompt her husband to react. Most people do not know she had a hair condition, she is not that important or well known, why should people know her life??. I thought she shaved her head just to look different, she looks great!!

[@solonick79]

Exactly 💯

[@9razzler9]

jada has a way of always creating problems for will. even running her mouth about how she's in an open relationship when will was very hush hush about it. his reputation never recovered as before the "entaglement"

[@Erehtolleh1]

@@9razzler9 I did not know that!, then it looks like they have a toxic relationship

[@carolmcbrideonline]

there WAS a lot of time to deal with this before the next Oscar was being presented. If this was a man hitting a woman onstage they would have immediately dealt with this as an assault. He walked very slowly to his seat, and spent the next few minutes verbally abusing Chris Rock - LOTS OF TIME TO remove him from this event.

[@zukarin5935]

"was too much for me to bear and I reacted emotionally" yes yes we can see that you laughed at the joke

[@krimsonhulk7488]

"The academy has never revoked anyone's award"... Has anyone ever assaulted anyone in the middle of the show on stage before?

[@kylekyle7386]

Exactly. Will Assaults Chris. Then I read 40 minutes later he still gets to be awarded an Oscar. If Smith was thrown out for assaulting, then he would not have been able to get an award. Plus aren't their Academy by-laws that would disqualify Smith after attacking someone. Where is the backbone of the Academy to actually abide by their laws or are they spineless like what Jim Carrey said. Academy makes up laws, but then just doesn't use them because it would hurt actor's feelings for punishing that actor for assault.

[@letsgobrandon987]

The black lady was clear when she bristled at taking away his Oscar and said it “would leave a bad taste in alot of people’s mouth”. Basically she means DON’T take a black man’s Oscar away or we will burn down your cities - again. The Privilege is real but it ain’t white.

[@huemann1630]

The incident was rehearsed and done under the invisible hand of the Academy. If someone was actually assaulted in a massive public space while being broadcasted on Television, its beyond the victims control to say if they would like to press charges or not. Someone just broke a pretty serious law on television for crying out loud. The stunt the Oscars/The Academy/ABC/Disney pulled was out of the WWE textbook.

[@tanyaowen8223]

Wills’ actions justify revoking his award if anything ever would…

[@m.e.d.7997]

@@kylekyle7386 I read the Academy is reviewing it now.

[@jhopkins213]

Apologizing by posting on Instagram is not an apology. Smith slapped Rock on stage in front of a huge international TV audience . The apology should be delivered the same way.

[@Kirke182]

He didn't write that apology. His people did it for him. He probably has a serious drug addiction or he may use that as an excuse. What else makes someone act that crazy way?

[@zeroyou3060]

Yup! Not to mention that this is his PR written apology.

[@mikewhocheeseharry5292]

@@Kirke182 drug and sex addiction like orgies. They tend to go together.

[@m.e.d.7997]

He actually made Chris look good. Chris must have known Will was having a meltdown Chris was awesome. Will could have made that his moment and leave Chris to look bad but he didn’t.

[@lawrencet.mcguilicutty7447]

This is the “real” Will Smith. Like most of these phony Hollywood types, small, shallow and self serving.

[@brianmarek6159]

Well we can all show our disapproval by never going 2 or renting one of his movies ever again. I know I won't.

[@ghostriderx916]

Chris showed he has more of a spine than Smith will ever have

[@twobrokeguyz1214]

You just want to keep on hating don't you?

[@umbra9273]

Smith is an Idiot

[@maniac50ae14]

@@twobrokeguyz1214 well, Chris took a smack in the face and laughed, while will smacked a man in the face because he couldn't take a joke

[@walteryew9487]

Here's hoping Cris Rock sues Will Smith and the Academy for not escorting that idiot out for his violent display of craziness in front of millions across the world. Will Smith, I thought you had class. You don't. You're a disgraceful human in what you did.

[@charlesdavis9529]

So in 2022 getting slapped and doing nothing about it is having a spin 🤣🤣🤣

[@luchan7765]

He did not only hit him, he coursed and humiliated him on LIVE TV He and his family have been on public eye with so much dysfunctional issues and this tarnished and deflated the happiness of other nominees. Pathetic behavior!

[@tjthomas01]

he did not?

[@lolawants2008]

@@tjthomas01 he did. Screaming & f bombs on international television with children watching around the world. Also- the language was only censored US. With all that’s going on in the world. He took all the attention. No one there was even paying attention to the “in Memorium” section or Quest Love’s Oscar win directly after this bs. Academy even let him have THE LONGEST SPEECH EVER ALLOWED when Will won his Oscar. Disgusting

[@JasonDrvmz]

@@lolawants2008 it’s really not that serious lol

[@ACS402010]

@@JasonDrvmz "Violence is not that serious....blah, blah, blah...." Oh STFU.

[@coronavirusisacommunistchi845]

He defended his wife like a hero.

[@ulyssesgrant2782]

People don't realize Will Smith had planned to behave in this fashion if anyone made a wise crack about Jada's bald head. Not only is he guilty of 1st Degree Assault and Battery, but he ruined every celebrity's night and he should've been arrested on the spot.

[@videos4mydad]

How not to apologize. a) Starting with rationalizing why you did the thing you are apologizing for. b) Continue talking about yourself for most of the apology. c) End by apologizing to people who were indirectly affected by the action.

[@joymarsh2174]

What scares me is his son’s response. “This is the way we do it”

[@Sisyphusquit]

The entire family dynamic is toxic

[@Developer-online]

@@Sisyphusquit ban the movie

[@desirewithinus]

that lil bitch has never slapped anyone though

[@TheArtofBeingReacts]

It should not scare you, be kind and they (others) will be kind to you. Not hard.🤷🏽‍♀️

[@desirewithinus]

@@TheArtofBeingReacts you didn't get it. lmao

[@UltraK420]

"I am still a work in progress." 53 years old and still having problems with angry outbursts for petty reasons?

[@justinreilly1]

Her “battle” with Alopecia. Jesus Christ. My female cousin has had alopecia for 40 years. There is no “battle.” Its hair loss. Also, I’d say she does NOT have alopecia and she DEFINITELY does not have alopecia totalis (complete hair loss) which is what people mean by “alopecia.” You can see a FULL head of hair roots in the closeups here. Anyone with alopecia totalis has ZERO hair roots anywhere.

[@justinreilly1]

Shame on ABC and these people excusing Will Smith.

[@g6vegas]

The Oscars should be ashamed for not taking any actions for an assault on national TV. No security or anyone intervened and still allowed the acceptance speech to happen. The Oscars are a joke to not react accordingly.

[@joeshmoe9978]

It was probably a publicity stunt

[@lainy8742]

Agree! Spineless Academy.

[@otisdylan9532]

@@joeshmoe9978 I don't think so. People do publicity stunts to help their careers, not to ruin them.

[@huemann1630]

Publicity stunt for sure. I cant wait to hear how many hundred millions and billions times that slap clip gets played. Im sure Will, Jada and Chris will get a nice piece of that pie.

[@lvega5606]

Nothing was done because they didn't want to be accused of being racist.

[@stellanatore]

If I smacked someone at my job, I would be fired - no question. I work retail so it's not like I haven't had cause and the opportunity. There will be no consequences for his actions.

[@cinguodiots8318]

Black privilege.

[@joeshmoe9978]

It was a publicity stunt. Nothing will happen to Will Smith.

[@Odinson42]

Ok, so you then go and get another job. Will Smith, as far as I know, isn't anyone's employee. He can produce his own movies. Rock isn't filing charges. So what 'consequences' are you dreaming up? And what entity would punish Mr. Smith?

[@NotIfWhen]

If you work in retail you should be allowed to smack at least one person per shift. 😮

[@ricodelavega4511]

@@cinguodiots8318 double standard

[@ronaldheadrick5647]

Kids are using will Smith language. And kids get slapped for using will Smith language

[@---wc2zp]

Imagine if it was the "Roast King" Jeff Ross was the one who roasted the couple with his best lines. The couple would've surely got melted and walk out from embarrassment.

[@Pink_143_6]

The slap heard around the world. 🌍 No Will you laughed at Chris’s joke. Jada tugged Will’s spike collar

[@klr955]

I found that confusing too. Will laughed at Chris' joke about GIJane. So why did he get up and slap Chris.?

[@kevinshaughnessy6396]

It's ironic and sad how Smith's alleged apology was more about being a victim of Hollywood, where people talk and he's aware of these social media comments

[@Katlady001]

🤣 “ spike collar”

[@julihouser7468]

@@joyceduda1898 Yes! and who ever doesn't see that is blind or refuses to see, the video is solid proof.

[@kevinshaughnessy6396]

@@joyceduda1898 Yes the slap heard around the world was Pinkett Smith telling Will Smith this is our night we can't let this happen

[@TheWorldisSoDivided]

The whole family is ego tripping. Team Chris.

[@StarLight-sl9ok]

Yes, the entire family is messy and problematic.

[@drinkingpoolwater]

family of sociopaths. no sense of humor cuz they’re narcissists

[@87clits]

Attention whoring family style. I never thought these people were all that talented.

[@jesseleewelch]

Chris Rock is an embarrassment

[@DawgMama]

Agreed. Celebrity entitlement and so gross. It wasn't even that mean of a joke. Most of us deal with harsh treatment daily and have developed both a thick skin and the ability to laugh at ourselves. Maybe he'd grow from living a year, working in a factory for 50k. Living life being treated like everyone else would do many of them some good.

[@ammagnolia]

His momma wanted to say something about his wife but held back. You can tell when she's saying she never seen him like that

[@sherparoyale]

This is exactly why “The Academy” is becoming defunct. Issuing bureaucratic statements is like applying lotion to cure skin cancer 🤣

[@lesaamoore]

The academy awarded him instead of leading him to the door for assaulting a host. They condoned it.

[@peterparker2981]

Their excuse that in that moment, everything happens so suddenly they didn’t know what to do…I laughed because that in itself tells me he has some power in their core and the repercussions are great when he is removed

[@johntazbaz1121]

@@peterparker2981 And the important members who had to be consulted were in various corners of the large venue. 😂. They had 45 minutes! For the love of humanity, someone put cell phones in next year’s gift bags 😂

[@peterparker2981]

@@johntazbaz1121 what’s amazing about the scenario is that Rock had the grace to still reach out to Will and his wife at the break after all that spat…man, that shouldn’t have been taken seriously Will

[@johntazbaz1121]

@@peterparker2981 Good point. I came across a photo of that earlier today and it surprised me. Will and Jada need some help and self reflection.

[@toyajackson556]

Gave them a huge publicity bump for the lowest rated show in a long time. I think it was staged for publicity. I hope I am wrong. Either way, disappointing.

[@18nomah]

Chris Rock shouldn’t have to press charges. It was literally recorded and broadcast live. Even Will Smith shouldn’t be able to bypass Laws.

[@danielprovost]

I know right. If I get caught raping a girl and she doesn't want to press charges do the police just let me walk away?

[@danielkokal8819]

correct. if a cop witnesses a crime they can press the charge

[@jake91hall]

@@danielkokal8819 maybe in your state but not everywhere

[@danielprovost]

@@danielkokal8819 you say the word "can". They should be legally forced to "press charges"

[@danielkokal8819]

@@jake91hall yes, everywhere. in cases of victimless crimes where there is no one else to press. i.e. drug possession, reckless driving, etc. they do it everyday, everywhere

[@AvidReader101]

Not impressed with Jadas words about “time for healing”. Wasn’t that how she described her entanglement with August. A healing experience? She and Will have to work out their relationship.

[@SchuylerT.Colfax]

Will needs to get the hell away from Jada--- fast!

[@brt5273]

It wasn't even an insult. Chis says "Jada, I love you" then compares her to G.I. Jane...who is a badass, heroic character! I don't think anyone, including Chris, would disagree that Jada looks gorgeous and is rocking her appearance. My sense of what happened...there's Will with that big toothy laughing coming out his mouth, the camera cut away and he made eye contact with her and realized he was in deep shite unless he pulled a super-simp. If the slap wasn't enough, that self edifying blathar about being a vessel of love and shining white light should have been, but there will always be apologists who admire and lust after this sort of trashy behavior. That standing ovation he got was really the most troubling thing about this, to me. I just watched Will on an old episode of Arsenio, directing a bald joke at one of the band members, getting booed by the audience and then responding with "It's just jokes!" Such a hypocrite and WEAK individual to pull this crap in the middle of a TV show so that his target will look bad if they respond similarly.

[@sheilatt9589]

This speaks loudly to privilege and entitlement. The look on Will Smith's face after he committed that assault was worth a thousand words. He believes his own press and feels he is above the law. We've seen escalated violence in our Country rise out of perceived disrespect. Will Smith just told the whole world that it's okay and that there are no consequences. Appalling!!

[@hillbillyintheasia6122]

he black he do anything get away with it.

[@sheilatt9589]

@@hillbillyintheasia6122 Ahhh, I think this is more about $$$ and elitism than it has to do with race. # Remember OJ

[@rafaelalonso5705]

Man relax.. if your husband had health issues and someone made a joke like that who's knows what you would do.. and none does tell that happens to them. Plus smith has fought hard for his wife and marriage... I tell you someone makes fun of my wife like that it be more then just a slap..

[@LPnerd]

and then get a standing ovation??? bunch of spineless deplorable people. yuck. and I LOVE movies.

[@genotyler849]

@@rafaelalonso5705 you sound very emotional like a woman it’s a joke get over it Jada has embarrassed that man over and over

[@brandywiNe001]

Slapping Chris Rock on live television is NOT a part of Will Smiths healing process. GTFOH

[@SchuylerT.Colfax]

There are those that love to make excuses for criminals--until they get attacked themselves!

[@sandman3536]

Don't disturb other people's family by words or action and don't let blind anger to take over our intellect and wisdom.

[@CosmopolitanRider]

What an emotional moment, talking about love, respecting and protecting people by slaping them in the face... Well, that is the first and last Oscar that dude gets, and the start of his ending career.

[@documax123]

How surreal was it? That he violently assaulted a man. Then kept up the aggression so loudly and verbally, added to it, reinforced it. He then receives an Oscar, positions and indulges himself as a vessel for his people, almost as a civil rights leader, with his speech. Subsequently he dances the night away, award in hand, as if nothing had happened. As if the world, our world is, is HIS world. And lets not forget here - he did take many with him on the night. Those people around him that danced with him and celebrated, celebrated him. And the Academy too, that on this very night let him get away with it. He was allowed to stay in the theater and got presented with their prize. All this coming right AFTER his violent behavior and acts. Now he's allowed to play a new role, the role of victim - and so soon after these acts, this ugly spectacle and ugly go-along. Celebrities and their bizarre place in our culture - it all makes me sick. Because it is sick.

[@gudduentertains]

Apt, apt analysis

[@Anthony-hu3rj]

@WONDER WHAT VIDEO IT IS You = ass

[@Universe1626]

Amen!!! I am with you. I am so pissed and disgusted. People cheering him on making excuses for him. Unbelievable just unbelievable

[@andrabb4125]

Yeah and it’s only getting worse because he’s getting coddled by certain media personalities and celebrities in the subsequent reporting of this whole thing. He needs to be treated like the ADULT that he is!!!!

[@aminmostofi956]

Could not be said any better. Celebrities disgust me. They have a low morality and are nothing but a bunch of pretentious liars. What bothers me the most is that people are supporting this bully and coming up with excuses for why he did what he did.

[@rickriccardi4741]

Now that Will Smith and his wife realize that they are completely unemployable, suddenly they turn into real sweety pies. We saw what happened. It was truly disgusting.

[@jomoore147]

I agree with u

[@Milesco]

It was truly disgusting, but I guarantee you it will not render Will Smith unemployable. Movie studios only care about box office receipts, and as long as Will Smith sells tickets, he'll always have film offers.

[@Bullardicus86]

This is what happens When you’re one of the most famous actors out there, impressed by millions, a sex symbol to women, yet your own wife couldn’t be impressed in the least so she has to sleep with other people to satisfy her own needs and the whole world knows it. That would drive any man insane. Especially for a guy with an ego as fragile as this dudes. To call it Embarrassing would be an understatement. Just down right sad actually.

[@robson2939]

That Instagram apology mean nothing. He did not apologized Chris Rock during the ceremony. He wrote that just because he realized about the consequences ahead and he was afraid of it. He should be banished from the Academy. No question

[@timothysills4518]

He didn't make a direct apology during the ceremony, he only apologized to the fans, and the academy.

[@straightman4272]

he should face the consequences

[@Ilikepie18855]

We need cancel culture to cancel him being wifejokephobia

[@straightman4272]

@@Ilikepie18855 Wife jokes are stunning and brave!

[@user-pm7fv9dt6j]

The apology was like a lawyer speaking

[@nickbrasing8786]

Yeah, Will Smith really looked embarrassed at the after party....

[@straightman4272]

He was Pretending to have a good time and that nothing happened but he convinced nobody

[@junfrias9188]

Painful for the producers ? THE GOT REAL! She loves her wife that much, dont u guys get it!

[@ronaldheadrick5647]

Will Smith needs to watch his mouth in front of kids

[@johnwalker5622]

Will Smith is just off his rocker. Jada pretty much ruined him

[@petercn8989]

@@sansalsam there is rumour said jada is basically a whore, plus she was the mistress ruined will first marriage. The first wife might not be famous as her, but she is good mom ,the elder son trey turn out normal, handsome just like his father, while on other hand Jaden and Willow nothing but spoiler brats. Them seem crazy.

[@TheRealDeal130]

He ruined himself; stop putting the blame on his 'wife'.

[@dariusarmstrong6534]

Na she ruined him!!!! She embarrassed that man for her own selfish gain.. to the point where he is a on going joke of a broken man in a marriage! Stop it !!#toxicfemininty is a real thing!!!

[@nawa240]

Jada has finally destroyed him for good. Cheated on him and now finished his career.

[@otisdylan9532]

It doesn't have to be all one or the other. How about Jada has been a bad influence on him; however, no one is forcing him to stay with her, that's his choice. So I won't defend either of them.

[@debbiehuff137]

I felt bad for chris rock.i definitely think will smith should be made accountable for this.

[@debbiehuff137]

@@theamericanthinker wooooo cowboy 🤠. Violence dosen't solve anything. And i have a disabled grand daughter. Nothing funny about that. Too many people like you around to stir up trouble and misinformation. Good day

[@michaelselzer8529]

@@debbiehuff137 If you don't stand up against these people they will keep making those jokes. The reason why you here them so often now is because people become soft. You seem like the type of guy that would hug a man for spitting in your mothers face.

[@jeffwalters7404]

It was a joke with no hate intended. If you can't take a joke, as weak as that one was, then I feel sorry for you for not having a sense of humor. You must hate Don Rickles too. Jada could have worn a head scarf/ wrap if she was self conscious.

[@JuancoPRoFlow]

Dude has to leave that woman and move on. She's making him change his character and that is not good. Once someone causes you to change who you are it is time to let them go.

[@oaesan]

But that's the man your son sees you to be. He said that's how we do it - maybe that's the way they slap each other in their family, but it's not acceptable in the real world.

[@josephdykes1820]

Will Smith posted an apology that was carefully crafted and reviewed by lawyers, publicists, network executives, etc. So heart felt.

[@jiangherman4987]

The REAL apology happened during the Oscar speech where he spent 5 seconds apologizing to everybody but Chris. Then proceeded to make himself look like the victim and hero. The whole speech was me me me

[@dcomputers]

What will they do .. suspende Will Smith? Give him a fine?

[@bigdeal6852]

Exactly....a REAL apology would be in person !

[@Marce44ful]

Too little, too fake! 🙄 Until the guy and his family get help to deal with their overinflated egos, everything they say is vacant!!!!!

[@alexia0103]

That "apology" would be laughable if it weren't so abhorrent.

[@otakuholly8885]

will smiths wife: i hate that joke, wish it wouldnt of happend will smith: ill make it replayed 50 million times instead.

[@jessicafaison5572]

Def made the situation far worse, joke could have been over 2days ago

[@aDDmoreJuiceTV]

We love the ENERGY in the comment section; we want to harness it to FIX some urgent and significant issues facing this country. LET'S GO! ❤️🙏

[@alexmejia7544]

He needs to go to jail because your not suppose to touch anybody .Let him face reality what he did.

[@solomon6444]

Stop making excuses for him. He had absolutely no right to do what he did and he should be held accountable!!!! End of story.

[@oakleyadoakley696]

Someone disses your woman or degrades your woman or family you do what you have to do..Most men if they are real men would do the same so good on Will... End of story....

[@ms.annthrope415]

Yes the law does not recognize an assault for words, but it was full warranted. End of story.

[@jenn9579]

@@oakleyadoakley696 Violence is not the answer.

[@winniewong9856]

what if Will did NOTHING and their children learn and used their mum disability as a joke again?!

[@goitidanielaser2167]

@@oakleyadoakley696 I agree with you if the person is intentionally bullying your loved one. If he makes a joke with intention of making fun of your loved one and keeps doing it after you tell him to stop than yes you can hit him in my opinion. But in this case Chris Rock just made a silly joke. He didnt mean to hurt/bully/make fun of Jada. If I make a bad joke you immediately hit me? Really? No man you talk first...period. You must always seek peace first...imo.

[@rickkennedy1655]

As a journalist myself, this was one of the most uninformed and incompetent segments I've seen on this subject. The idea that both of these panelists sounded like they were making excuses for what happened is shameful. Smith and his wife are both well-known public figures, and are subject to public commentary as any such person is. The laws on physical assault in California are clear, and such is what people witnessed on live television on Sunday. Why hasn't there been an arrest? The Academy should, in fact, consider revoking Smith's Award to send a clear message that such antics will not be tolerated.

[@TheRealDeal130]

Well said.

[@cinguodiots8318]

Cant revoke it. Jesus not White Black privilege

[@Satans_lil_helper]

Cosigning! 🙌🏽

[@tenofspdes]

KAREN ALERT: Ok KAREN...

[@2Uahoj]

Amen

[@Iloveyou-lz7rr]

Prelude to red table talks😂

[@kevinmurker8980]

The aftermath of this incident is the fun part.

[@thunkjunk]

Chris: Cool, calm under pressure, gentleman, professional. Will: Emotional, insecure, delusional, dangerous.

[@percypatricks7859]

Totally agree

[@r.pmcmurphy6693]

Formal review? Everyone saw what happened and the law is very clear on assault.

[@reneewilliams7425]

The law sees a lot of things clearly just like when they see unarmed black men and women being shot down and killed for no apparent reason

[@r.pmcmurphy6693]

@@reneewilliams7425 some people just have that green$ privilege I guess

[@reneewilliams7425]

@@r.pmcmurphy6693 you sound white so you must know

[@r.pmcmurphy6693]

@@reneewilliams7425 You sound like someone with a victim mentality that is racist towards white people.

[@elkompa4a544]

Was anyone talking to Chris about how he felt Denzel??

[@1987Indy500]

Just a thought, Chris may be afraid to make a police report but I am a witness to the crime and I want to file a police report to the crime. Are there any more witnesses out there that would like to file?

[@atstafford10]

Will's apology is insincere! He leads with an excuse and then the so-called apology to Chris! He has some major issues - shame on him!

[@jesseleewelch]

@Bill P. Nothing narcissistic about Will standing up for his wife. That's what a good man looks like

[@jesseleewelch]

Will Smith shouldn't have apologized for doing the right thing to begin with. Chris Rock is the one who should be ashamed.

[@soulmistress1980]

@@jesseleewelch toxic mentality..he could have used his voice to call him out but instead, assaulted him in live tv. Guess what? this is not the medieval age anymore. People who think that violence as a prove love to someone or defend their honor is justifiable, they are truly sick in the head for even thinking to put love and violence in the same context. Disgusting!

[@brianmayabella5992]

He has issue. What could you possibly not think of it? His wife cheats on him. His wife for 20yrs. Did u think he can clearly think? We do not know what goin on his mind. He reacted emotionally. His mind went blank after seeing his wife

[@josephdykes1820]

Yep, and you know there were publicists and lawyers involved in the wording. Yet, this is best he would allow to be posted. What a weak delicate man

[@Brian-_]

Imagine if Will Smith had gone up there and said something along the lines of "Chris, I don't know if you know but my wife has an illness and that joke was not appropriate" I get he was defending his wife but he bullied Chris. A smaller comedian no one expects to hit back

[@miriamschiro8585]

So you don’t think making statements about Will’s wife illness is not bully? So yea Chris Rock was a bully 1st

[@PollyGammy]

He would have crushed Chris with that. All he had to do was be an adult. I literally hate him and Jada.

[@seanl6478]

What illness? Lol. Will is a beta, that's the illness.

[@stopthelies4249]

Stop it number one she doesn’t have alopecia alopecia is when you are completely bald her head is shaven any fool can see that she loves attention and she will do anything she can to get it you talk about your sex life

[@wickandwax]

@@PollyGammy Will is an adult. This is literally an example of adult behavoir.

[@ZomgZomg007]

Chris made the joke, but Will delivered the punchline

[@michaelriggin5005]

If your wife was sick, and dying, I'm pretty sure that anyone would have done the same thing, if someone had disrespected your family,

[@thetruth4154]

Who is dying? His shared wife was laughing her ass off as her husband assaulted someone just because she doesn’t like the joke. No one assaulted nor insulted her. Damn you people are crazy to think it is ok to assault someone just because you don’t like a mild simple joke. If you cannot take a damn joke and stay at home. The smith need to Get over their damn self

[@raystravel8325]

If that was a poor person he would be in jail. Being Will Smith is rich and famous, nothing happens. It's just another example of rules for the poor but the rich can do whatever they want. Even assaulting people on national TV.

[@Guido-201]

The media does not condemn the guy for slapping somebody on live TV.

[@otisdylan9532]

Most of the media coverage I've seen has been critical of Smith.

[@barrymccahckiner3672]

Literally every comment here is calling him a thug 😂

[@ronaldheadrick5647]

I'm sorry for the kids that say the will Smith language

[@BreezeDaDon]

Love does make people do crazy things, that will never change. The reason being, there's no true definition of love, it's subjective so your wrong.

[@GirlCode007]

I am thoroughly disgusted with Will Smith. He was an embarrassment to his family, to himself and a part of my community.

[@bebois2529]

Agree…it’s sad but it’s a fact… he more than anymore knows how hard it is to navigate and seek opportunities & excel in such spaces…two successful black celebrities in that space one hosting the show, the other nominated …it was an irrational unhinged act which I fear has done deep deep damage

[@davewalmash6849]

What about Chris Rock. Surely he's more of an embarrassment to Will's family with his thoroughly disgusting comments towards his wife?

[@justamoogle5268]

@@davewalmash6849 Smith family is more of an embarrassment to the community than Chris Rock.

[@GirlCode007]

@@davewalmash6849 you must be out of your mind. There was absolutely no justification for what Will Smith did. Be a MAN and handle it like a MAN and have a freaking conversation and tell Chris Rock how you feel with WORDS. Walking up there on the world stage acting like a pure fool and perpetuating the cultural conditioning stereotype. You don’t walk up and lay hands on someone cause they made a joke.

[@richardlaed1582]

@@davewalmash6849 it was a GI Jane joke. Their relationship was already a joke when jada admits that she's cheating on will.

[@waynecole1918]

What a pile of BS,,, “ give him (Will Smith) a little grace!! He strode up there like a gunman in a shootout! He had plenty of time to consider what he was going to do, and he did what he did!! I’ll tell you who deserves a TON OF GRACE,, Chris Rock, for how he kept his composure!!! That scenario could’ve easily turned into a brawl, had he (Chris) not kept his cool! Get it right dearie!!

[@TomZart]

CHRIS ROCK POT SONG ?? I got out my pipe stuffed it with pot You better believe it held a whole lot. I whipped out a lighter thumbed up a flame Sucked down that smoke which comforts my brain. I tried alcohol smoked cigarettes They did nothing but give me regrets. My mom had arthritis could not walk around I rolled her a joint she danced on the ground. I thought I was losing my lovemaking knack After I smoked some to me it came back. Soon I decided prices were high I searched for some ground I wouldn't have to buy. I bargained for seeds from smokers all around Got in my truck and drove out of town. I walked through the woods where wild birds nest Found me the meadow I thought was the best. I dug up the ground sowed all my seeds Said a small prayer for strong, healthy weeds. I watered at night with a five-gallon pail Mosquitoes went hungry for I wore a veil. Seven months went by; I thought I would die Till the Halloween moon was high in the sky. At night I went out, in a camouflage suit Used my corn knife to chop down the loot. I hung it up to dry where it couldn’t be found. Came back and got it, when it had turned brown. I trimmed off the buds, stuffed them in bags Called all my friends and passed out free drags. In less than a week my crop was gone I flew to St. Thomas with a love hungry blonde!! By Kansas City Poet Tom Zart Google = Most Published Poet On The Web Tom’s 1,650 Poems Are Free To Share! Google = George Bush Tom Zart

[@samanthafitzgerel4460]

Jada really gets on my nerves, even further with her statement. She acts like everything she says is SO inspirational & enlightening. That’s why I can’t stomach watching her red table talk show. 🙄 Ugh. Celebrities. My life has been so much more peaceful since cutting the cable. I only knew about this from Twitter. Have no desire to watch an awards show. I do know that being a “vessel of love” does NOT include violence.

[@drac464]

Facts

[@msoperator510]

Not defending his actions, but he did write "...I want to be a vessel for love..." Then went on to conclude "...I am a work in progress..." As we are all works in progress. Smith wants to be ... but hasn't accomplished his goal, & looks as though he has a way to go.

[@Joyfulminimalist]

@@msoperator510 I wonder if Jada told him what to say on Instagram, since he will literally slap someone on demand for her.

[@Joyfulminimalist]

Jada is definitely very into herself. She has all these videos of herself on Instagram in fancy clothing and makeup as if she were some type of goddess. No one can comment on her Instagram, only close friends who will say nothing but praise. I think she’s really scared of letting go of her own youth and beauty.

[@thunderousapplause]

she carries vestiges of her Scientology training with her still. They are arrogant angry elitists who believe that the rest of us are trash. What she missed was, Scientology originally was against Black people and certainly against gay people. They’ve hidden those edicts of L Ron Hubbard‘s. But they are there.

[@maniac50ae14]

I want to be more like Chris Rock... funny thing that the guy that never portrayed himself to be this squeaky clean guy displayed the most humility and composure in a tough situation

[@bill2953]

What??? He just had the sht slapped out of him. His reaction had nothng to do with composure or class it was straight up intimidation. He even said it.

[@maniac50ae14]

@@bill2953 Link???

[@maniac50ae14]

@@bill2953 I love when people say something is obvious or everywhere but will post a million comments with and about everything except the proof you're asking for

[@maniac50ae14]

@@bill2953 If you're going to reply again with something besides what I'm asking for, then don't bother

[@yeshacroe9354]

Humility my ass ,look at his eyes dropping the joke full of mockery. Evil man.

[@brianmarek6159]

If Will can't take a joke, he needs 2 keep his a#$ home.

[@aidaanitadelgado5435]

They let him stay because he’s Black , ever since the Floyd many have become fearful of calling out anyone who’s black .. stop making excuses for him

[@rhoyalt1027]

The Academy can't do anything now. Taking away his Oscar isn't fair. They should have escorted him out of the building and not allowed him to come on stage to make a speech. Chris don't bow down to the Smiths, please!! They had time to react to this incident. Stop lying! Media is making excuses for Will instead of acknowledging Chris' composure.

[@chipclampitt3596]

Exactly what I think! 🇺🇲

[@soulmistress1980]

They didn't need time..this is a part of security protocol to intervene in such incident. That's why they have security in that vicinity in the first place. If it was a fan who ran to the stage or one of the actors and slapped or even attempted to slap..oh we all know how that would have ended up.

[@barbaraduval9540]

True.

[@samgibson684]

So now we all know what would happen in a active shooter situation..... Security nightmare

[@rachelgreen4510]

I hope Chris won't be "forced" to go to the Red Table and apologize.

[@puma8242]

I agree with Jim Carrey. Also, Chris Rock handled the situation perfectly and should be applauded.

[@brianlogsdon3879]

I would have rather seen Rock stomped into the stage like he deserved.

[@pauletteforeman2194]

I hope Chris’ career skyrockets because of this. He is so much smarter and funnier than Will.

[@CosmicRabbitCarma]

@@brianlogsdon3879 Just remember, Brian, that when you commit an act of violence, you will do jail time.

[@CosmicRabbitCarma]

@@brianlogsdon3879 You advocate violence, Brian. Do the decent thing, Brian. Go back thru your comments that encourage violence and delete them. Tap on the 3 small dots to the right of your comments. A verbal insult is NEVER a legal justification for violence. Also, get help for your emotional issues.

[@innocentchitowa1604]

Jokes should have limits for ROCK.

[@p_owlow]

It only took him a few days after to apologize, no biggie, I’m sure those were his words to and not his publicist’s.

[@rbdb8953]

That's because when you're dealing with a narcissist, which Jada appears to be behaving as, you may indeed start to have reactive rage. She has been gaslighting him out the wazoo and, I think, for a brief second he thought that he knew clearly what he needed to do.

[@fatherstrifemneh2010]

People defending Will are ridiculous and short sighted. Remember these excuses when the victim of violence is someone you love.

[@tahjo7]

2 wrongs don't make a right. Or is it okay to make fun of people with medical illnesses now? We all know hitting anyone isn't OK, we're taught that very young, as well as not to make fun of others, especially those with illnesses.

[@Fylosofy_]

@@tahjo7 Fight words with words. That is not what Will did and he should be held accountable for his actions.

[@jamesnorris5517]

@CrazyLegsMcGee how so? GI Jane is a bad ass bytch. Smith laughed at it. That stand up to the rolling eyes is what the problem is. His wife's name is all in my mouth. Can't slap everyone.

[@tahjo7]

@CrazyLegsMcGee you point out the obvious. So do i, again, 2 wongs dont make a right. Chris hasn't publicly said he didn't know about her condition. Which would show the "light heartedly intention". Until he does, it was a low blow, not a light hearted joke.

[@tahjo7]

@@Fylosofy_ you describe a fair fight. Going after a medical condition for a low blow joke isn't fair. That was the line, and it was crossed ,so will crossed it too. Still, it was wrong of him, it was wrong of the both of them. Hence ,2 wrongs don't make a right. Or we can just say we don't agree. I'm fine with that.

[@ellenh278]

She said "He made a mistake". AKA as "he committed a violent crime" Stop minimizing what happened

[@letsgobrandon987]

They’ll always cover for each other.

[@chrislaface1973]

The academy is a joke

[@jennifercoleman6218]

She has alopecia. She isn't dying. Love how Chris even made a joke about it.

[@melissam9636]

I’m so proud of almost all of you in the comments for rationally discussing an unlawful incident and choosing to see it for what it was. Not an act of protection or love but an act of violence and impulse. We can all make mistakes, true, but you also deserve the consequences for those mistakes. That’s how you learn. Some people such as Tiffany Haddish say Chris deserved to be assaulted and needed to be reprimanded. I don’t agree with the the prior statement however I do believe that it certainly does apply to Will. I want to see him be reprimanded because he is not above the law just for being a celebrity. You just don’t put your hands on someone for words they say, as Jim Carey said.

[@jdcook5496]

Same excuse wife-beaters use…. She shouldn’t have said that. Somehow it’s ok here? $$$ makes you immune, it’s that’s simple. “Let the chips fall where they may” smith says, knowing he’s untouchable. The academy won’t do anything more than possibly giving him a timeout…. Which is nothing more than saying he’s not allowed to attend academy sponsored parties…of course this wouldn’t happen until the season is over. Kris Rock just got me as a fan.

[@igadiz]

There was nothing impulsive about it. He got up, and calmly, calculatingly, slowly walked towards Chris thus, hiding any body language clue that his intention, from the moment he got up, was to slap him hard! That was an ambush!

[@brianlogsdon3879]

And I don't agree with your statement. Chris Rock got off easy...he deserved a serious beatdown. He got off so easy that he is now enabled to verbally assault any woman (or LGTBQ or veterans or handicapped persons) he chooses at any time. Defending one's spouse against an attack is a fundamental requirement of marriage.

[@melissam9636]

@@brianlogsdon3879 A joke is not an attack. An attack is an attack. Putting your hands on someone is an attack. Bro some of you people are violent people and don’t deserve to be part of such a civilized community. You guys are a danger to the rest of us. How far is too far? Do you agree with him being shot for what he said? Where is the line when it comes to violence being used against a non violent action? I bet you got beat as a kid and you beat people up as an adult. I feel sorry for you actually…

[@lsss155]

Now, I know how these people think. I will change the channel on Tiffany Haddish. I don't support you any longer. *YOUR DONE!*

[@Bonbon-C]

What formal review??? A normal functioning mind can ascertain within less than a second that was unacceptable. Within 5 minutes of the slap he should have been asked to leave the premises but they did not. Within an hour the Oscars should have made its firm stance regarding this. Within 2 hours they should have rescinded his Oscar win and barred him from any Oscar award in perpetuity. Having a stand on this is not complicated. Do something wrong infront of millions of viewers --- Pay the consequences. They are trying to prolong this hullaballoo for increased publicity.

[@anooseholay]

The problem with your argument is the academy has let waaaay too many other things slide in the past regarding their little trophies. Everyone from Harvey Weinstein to Kevin Spacey has gotten a pass.

[@coldstream11]

They should have removed him at least. That was so bizarre

[@Ilikepie18855]

@@coldstream11 blm would start another riot ….

[@jinogre4254]

Don’t really need much of a review. Like Stanley in the office told Dwight about shooting the gun. We all saw you do it.

[@rcpmac]

@@Ilikepie18855 baby