Will Smith Is Every Comic's Nightmare

The Slap watched around the world even though nobody was actually watching the Oscars when it happened. What does Will Smith do next? I examine all the theories and the history behind Will, Jada, and Chris Rock. Then the hilarious Jessica Kirson is back. We discuss our worst and scariest moments as stand-up comics on stage. Jessica shares her coming-out story and her multiple baby mommas. We discuss male comics’ bad behavior and the shocking things that have been said to us in the entertainment business. Get ready to laugh and be enlightened.
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[@Penellabella]

Privileged is when you can walk on stage during a live award show and slap a man. Then sit back down in the front row and cuss him out.. Only to return to the stage fifteen minutes later to be given and award and make a speech acting like a victim.... If this is not privilege I don't know what is.

[@juju_9402]

💯

[@joyceeskel3145]

Well said!

[@lovedre]

Amen!

[@Becca-oe4ln]

💯!!!

[@WildThings113]

🔥

[@colinmclennan1465]

Agree with Heather on Jada. Most celebs are skilled at hiding their sense of superiority. She is definitely not. As for Will, aside from making the Oscars all about him, he's also ruined what should have been the pinnacle of his career. Will Smith winning Best Actor would have been a huge story in itself.

[@abee5344]

Jada ruined his big moment cause she's a creepy Narc

[@mafemartinez2235]

@@abee5344 totally agreed, she always needs to insert herself.

[@christywendt4040]

Cannot stand her!! Never could!

[@blueviolets52]

and she's probably going to discuss it all on her Red Table show for views and sympathy , bc she loves talking about herself.🙄

[@mafemartinez2235]

@@blueviolets52 rumor mill is saying that it’s in the works

[@ggbutterfly4]

It really was so shocking to see. I agree that the yelling was almost more awkward/horrible than the slap but the whole thing is INSANE. For Will Smith to do something like that and then the Oscar speech he made he must be going through something. He completely tarnished his Oscar win and ruined the night for anyone involved in that film. Chris Rock was incredible for keeping it together like he did. Beyond professional.

[@nancywheeler5094]

Totally agree. Why did he have to scream up the whole entire auditorium (which is huge) ruining the night for all present, the Williams sisters included... This was THEIR family story, not his. His behavior was incredibly disgraceful. The classy thing for the Academy to do would have been to escort Will outta there, then have the Williams sisters accept on his behalf. Why even show up with an intent to "cause chaos", no one should ever come to a celebration with that intention in mind.

[@josephirizarry5195]

He's such a fucking spoiled baby. Ruining it for everyone. I can't believe how disconnected he is. So rude.

[@judyengle7728]

Will Smith’s screaming really triggered me.

[@ebg3624]

Huge Chris Rock fan, he makes me genuinely laugh! After the slap you can hear him say “ohh I could..OK” and then keeps it moving. Such respect. The Smiths have been lost for a long time

[@spants1058]

Yeah the Smiths are both whacked and have been for years.

[@katiec3621]

Right I heard that too, he actually held restraint.

[@Ropecharud]

Perfectly said!! “The Smiths have been lost for a long time.”

[@WowFBT]

Scientology messed them waaayy up!!

[@jokebs21]

Probably my favourite interview ever. It was so refreshing to see a honest, genuine conversation between two women who can relate to one another on so many levels without a shred of jealousy or competition, just mutual support.

[@lorraineb396]

Me 2 love love ❤ 😍 💖

[@lanaserene5685]

I'm a huge Chris Rock fan and proud of how he reacted in a shocking moment. Class act. Very disappointed in Will Smith's actions and that so many rallied around Smith's abusive actions. Mr. Williams, the father of Venus and Serena who Will Smith plays does not condone Will Smith's behavior and has spoken out publicly about it.

[@ventisale1]

that is correct. I home Mr. Williams reaction is something Will Smith and all those who applaud his actions find sobering - particularly since he used the man's name as an "excuse" for what he had done.

[@clevermissfox]

Chris Rock handled it perfectly, with class and grace. He was roasting her hairstyle , I don’t believe he knew about the alopecia. He deserves to feel safe while doing his job and not be effing assaulted!! Never had much of an opinion about Will Smith , liked Fresh Prince but other than that could take or leave him. Now, I am disgusted. It was so inappropriate and unnecessary. #TeamChris

[@tlw842]

Appalling behavior. Smith ruined the evening for all the winners, and brought the event down to the level of a Jerry Springer episode. Smith's speech was complete BS. You could see the wheels turning in his head as he spoke, trying to put the right spin on his comments, to minimize the damage done. It was too late. Smith should be banned from the Oscars in the future, and should be censured by the Academy. He should also pay a fine.

[@spants1058]

Lol funny you mentioned jerry springer - I thought it looked like something that would happen in a trailer park!

[@niceguy5976]

Jussie Smollett is at home thinking "So I hit myself in the face and now I'm a convicted felon, and Will Smith hits Chris Rock in the face and they give him the Oscar for Best Actor? I need to rethink my life choices".

[@lumpyspaceprincesslsp6403]

Jussie walks in... *face smack, foot stomp, full on tantrum*: "keep my name outta your f*$&@^@ mouth" 🤣

[@againstthepods4316]

very different situations.

[@kidsister316]

@Nice Guy. Brilliant comment :D funny

[@niceguy5976]

@@kidsister316 Thank you!

[@borabora324]

😂funny comment!

[@newtXmommy]

If you saw the awards, John Travolta handed Will Smith his award and stood behind behind him very proudly while he gave the most self-indulgent acceptance speech in all history. We are witnessing a Tom Cruise-style public meltdown with PR clean up in real time.

[@davisneves]

Scientologists!!

[@mrshert]

Well said!

[@lpc61]

scientology..... if John Travolta was known to give out the best actor award, Will may have known he was going to win... that is why Will would Not leave the Oscars after this ridiculous criminal incident. Plus there is so many unknown folks in Scientology in the entertainment industry we wont know who they are but they will support each other...

[@jrbanks2983]

"Scientologists for Life"

[@melmc9672]

The word for Jada Pickett Smith is PRETENTIOUS- that’s what she is@Heather McDonald

[@edieohoxoxo932]

Chris Rock, rocks! A professional class act. I haven't watched the Oscars in years!

[@mariapadilla7501]

I BELIEVE JADA broke him. The fact her entire career has been mediocre at best, that she doesn't see 'others' appreciating her the way she thinks she should be appreciated, she takes it out on Will. He is the one thing she knows she has control of and that gives her his power. Being married to Will has opened more opportunities for her than her talent level would've. Without Will, she'd be ordinary old, 'forgettable' Jada Pinkett. Jada pretty much castrated Will in public and he couldn't do anything but sit there, cry and take it. I, like many had respect for all Will has accomplished, This Oscar should've been THE highlight of his career. If he didn't do what he did, do you think anyone would even remember the GI Jane joke? Not only did Will Damage his career but now all people will talk about is how he's been cuckolded by a controlling, underperforming narcissist.

[@nancywheeler5094]

I find it very interesting that Jada has fourteen projects currently in the pipeline. I cannot help but wonder if she deliberately pushed Will to "protect her"....

[@knownsfc6883]

Totally! My Husband said now when she sees the award at home, instead of saying from the time you defended me, she will say it was the time he DIDN'T thank her in his acceptance speech... SMH

[@jathompson37]

Am I the only one who didn’t think Chris’s joke was offensive at all? Would someone please compare me to a kick ass woman like GI Jane? 🤔

[@davisneves]

this Oscars was sponsored by Pfizer’s new Alopecia drug… not even kidding

[@clevermissfox]

It was a very mild joke. I don’t believe he was aware of her alopecia, he was just commenting of her hairstyle

[@kinasglory9185]

Jada shaved her head because of a disease not for style and Chris has joked about Will and Jada before. Chris has never been funny. He should not have said that and Will should have saved the slap for the parking lot or after party.

[@MySweetAriane]

@@clevermissfox Exactly! People are making such a big deal about it

[@MySweetAriane]

@@kinasglory9185 Not everyone knew that! GI Jane 2 jane is not that serious

[@vanessadiaz3713]

He went from entanglement to entitlement. I can never respect him after what he did to Chris rock

[@karinarenee5217]

I’ve been such a huge Chris Rock fan ever since the 90s, when I was a lost sad teen from a dysfunctional family being bullied by my own mother. Chris Rock was my lifeline in all that despair. I especially loved how daring he was not afraid to ruffle the feathers of the entitled wealthy celebs with inflated egos. That was my escape. Can’t think of a single Will Smith movie that I’ve seen, didn’t do it for me, couldn’t care less. We need comedy and good comedians to keep our spirits up 🥂

[@annerice9235]

David Spade and Dana Carvey interviewed Chris Rock on their "Fly on a Wall" podcast. An absolute must listen. Chris talks about why he's passive and believe me, it makes this attack even more horrifying. Will Smith and his big mouth wife are arrogant narcissists. Will Smith needs professional help.

[@tnt01]

100%

[@julianader2569]

What did Jada do?

[@judyivie4181]

Well the 2 idiots sure showed they are all not at all class act.

[@jamilgotcher5456]

Will Smith's assault of Chris Rock is the type of thing that is so wrong that you feel embarrassment for them, that's when something is really really really embarrassing and shameful.

[@herbertlongfellow7702]

Just like Heather, I thought Jada was rocking a bald head because she looked amazing with it and I didn't know about the alopecia. Why should I? I don't follow her Instagram, i don't care for her round table, I didn't want to know about the very uncomfortable, very complicated and very public marriage situation. And if Heather, who follows these things more than us, well, if she didn't know....the self obsession of these people that we had to have known....

[@CoolAllergyMom]

100%

[@mirjanapucarevic2105]

She thinks she is a center of the universe.

[@dianavay8515]

Poor Chris Rock, I think it's really wrong what Will Smith did to him.

[@Realhousewivesguide]

Kelly laughing in the background in the episodes is one of my favorite things. Her laugh is amazing! I love when Juicy Scoop breaks the fourth wall 😂🤣

[@IdonotwantaUtubename]

Always the most intelligent take on the situation. Let's not promote a culture of getting violent with comedians for telling a bad joke.

[@niceguy5976]

Great show and awesome guest! Love her. Heather, the next time you do stand-up, you should walk on stage wearing a football helmet. You can say "I'm wearing this in case I faint again...............................or if Will Smith shows up".

[@nancycorreia1517]

That's funny 😁

[@shell2835]

I'm seriously looking forward to when Dave Chappell does a bit about this slap in his next special! His take on "juicy" smollett was hilarious!

[@lilychats5317]

Where can I find that?

[@clevermissfox]

I was looking to see if Chapelle had a take on it yet. Nothing as of Monday night!

[@shell2835]

@@lilychats5317 his netflix specials

[@MENTION-IT-ALL]

YES!!!

[@oneday455]

Jada and Will are on the internet, Red Table, talking about every personal part of their sex lives, her infidelity, his inability to sexually satisfy her. Then we are suppose to believe that a joke about her hairstyle deserves this spectacle. Making it into bullying her about alopecia is a stretch to me. She has videos where she has repeatedly said she loves her bald head. Who cares about their phony victimhood?

[@debbielyons3800]

Thank you! This is all bullshit!! Will you please wake up and see what is really happening. OMG!

[@RainbxwColorz]

I always thought of Will Smith as being someone who was upstanding and didn't condone violence or even cursing. For him to use such a platform to show people that it's okay to lash out and assault a person is disgusting and troubling. I unfortunately can't imagine he will face consequences for his actions either because he's rich. He should be ashamed. I hope Chris Rock finds peace; being physically assaulted can be traumatic.

[@mirandam5746]

I think he had a meltdown, he’s been the butt of jokes the last couple of years. Unfortunately it was on national tv

[@butterflymoon6368]

You hope Chris finds peace? Mr violent? The guy who has disgraced the black community and repeatedly humiliated black women for his own gain? Disgusting comment.

[@smazz1106]

I live on the East Coast and saw it live. Will Smith has lost me as a fan. I am so worried about young people watching and thinking this behavior is ok. Plus the entire audience giving a standing ovation when Will won the Oscar, completely ignoring he just committed assault. All the comedic host of nighttime shows are making fun of Will. The only one who can save his reputation and career is Chris Rock. So so disappointed that 3 women comedic hosts also are no longer the focus or in the deserved limelight.

[@josephinebournes8212]

Oh please, do you have the same concern for young people who watched the January 6th insurrection? Are you equally as appalled by the right's defiant efforts to prevent a full and thorough investigation of said insurrection?

[@lyng340]

@S Mazz yep what you said ! Exactly !

[@againstthepods4316]

oh because ur so perfect. honey we all have our bad and irrational moments. but hey if you havent go ahead and judge. im on chris's side on this but i wouldnt cancel will because of a terrible moment.

[@smazz1106]

@@HandleForElleJay thank you

[@smazz1106]

@@josephinebournes8212 YES

[@ParodyWhitney]

I have to agree that hearing him scream was worse than seeing the hit. Screaming triggers my anxiety and it was wild to watch. I could go on and on about this but Will was definitely off the rails and deep in the wrong.

[@user-yd4nk4lm6s]

Same! My heart was beating so hard lol like I was being screamed at!

[@SDMA1989]

Yes! I imagined how uncomfortable it was being at that same table…

[@tammijo]

100%!!!! I thought the same thing , the slap was almost comical but the yelling made me so uncomfortable 🥵

[@ParodyWhitney]

@@SDMA1989 Right? Imagine if someone that was NOT a big celebrity was screaming like he did. People would have gotten up out of their seats.

[@SDMA1989]

@@ParodyWhitney I’m wondering if this is going to make people more uncomfortable around him now; like, “Dont say anything about Will because he might hit you.”

[@erikseger]

Does anyone remember that Will called Janet Hubert "a difficult woman to work with" and ruined her career? Time to pay back?

[@bw7839]

Chris was definitely shocked. Just listen to how mixed up his words were when he proceeded to announce the nominees for documentary category. Quickly deferred to control room to just roll the clips. Can you blame him? He did the best with a violent situation. I don't believe Will Smith would have done that to someone like Dave Chappelle!

[@yukitakenaka3076]

And what if it was a white comedian that made that same joke, would Will Smith gotten up and if he had would he have been escorted our or not? Hmm, sad all around.

[@bw7839]

@@yukitakenaka3076 Can you imagine what would have happened to Smith had he slapped someone like Jerry Seinfeld? You can bet your sweet ass Will would have left the building whether he wanted to or not. Just like he should have been forced to on Sunday.

[@yukitakenaka3076]

If I was the black community, I would have been outraged to think Will knew he could get away with it with blk brother. Shameful that community tolerates and excuses his behavior saying he must be going thru done stuff. Still no excuse, everyone going thru some stuff. What name do we call blk “Karen”?

[@bw7839]

@@yukitakenaka3076 Jada?

[@yukitakenaka3076]

@@bw7839 omg yes! That is perfect! So clever. Lets make that tend.

[@Neddoest]

Oh I completely agree; Will Smith screaming off camera was somehow more scary than the slap. It’s also scary how he seemed to switch from laughing to hitting so fast.

[@janetm6701]

I want to see the video of how he transitioned from laughing at the joke to going up to the stage. What was going on between him and Jada? Will someone ask Lupita, please?

[@maggiesouza1538]

@@janetm6701 I found it odd that they were sitting kind of far apart from each other. Who knows what happened at home between them before the ceremony- big blow out at home beforehand???

[@CarolCreates]

Jada 👩🏽‍🦲probably gave Will the “death stare” for laughing. So he had to prove a point. Male ego 🤷🏽‍♀️ It looked fake. But now I don’t think it was.

[@liul]

I think he has been fake smiling for years, to hide his suffering or to convince himself he's happy, idk. But he has a hint of a smile all the time, before and after the slap and during his screams. And it's creepy

[@timw7841]

I seriously loved this interview. I could listen to Jessica talk endlessly.

[@sparklingdaisy3169]

Will wasn't really mad at Chris, he was really mad at Jada for embarrassing him with the whole entanglement thing. That anger festered and built up within him and he exploded on the wrong person. Their relationship is toxic AF.

[@ravenswood118]

Oh, please. Lord why do people hate women so much.

[@ribbrascal]

@@ravenswood118 lol oh you're so OPPRESSED as a woman 😭 What is a "woman" anyway? Please define that for us. There seems to be little uncertainty on the woke left about it. Lil bit.

[@lauramarymcculloch9388]

@@ravenswood118 us woman are better at recognising the manipulative potential in another woman.

[@gizzy2324]

I think between that, and the gay rumors, he interrupted the joke as her being a lesbian. The old stereotype

[@girlloveshemp642]

Wrong. They had an open marriage. He had affairs too. The only thing was that the guy jada had slept with talked about it to the public. They’ve both said they had an open marriage. So. No. Will did not slap Chris bc of that. Seriously.

[@r-anne7375]

Chris Rock handled the situation so well. My opinion of him just skyrocketed. As for Will, I saw a side of him that showed how entitled he and Jada think they are. Classlessness is what he displayed, especially at the Oscars.

[@butterflymoon6368]

No entitlement at all. He was sticking up for his wife.

[@1dontknow4321]

Jada shaved her whole head over a tiny , tiny spot of hair loss, instead of just combing her hair different or wearing a wig that she has worn many , many times before. Not like a black women has never worn a wig before. Constantly talking about their open marriage and every detail of their life, that no one cares about. She wanted it to always be about her and her family. Whole family is insane. They stole the entire award show from everyone!

[@leanneadkin9271]

Agree. Where are the patches? She appears to have hair all over her head?

[@spants1058]

Well some people prefer to shave or wear wigs rather than have patches, so her head her right, but her bitchy attitude is what’s wrong.

[@spants1058]

It’s sad that the parents’ instability has so deeply affected their children. They were exploiting willow at 14.

[@jamilgotcher5456]

She wanted attention on Will's big night that's why she didn't wear a wig.

[@SARAHESENWEIN]

Wouldn’t you know…Will Smith’s audio is TT trending and Chris Rock’s shows are sold out. Well played playas!! Awesome show Heather, you called it!!

[@misty2396]

Celebrities get roasted at awards shows all the time, Ricky Gervais never got slapped and said way worse although it would have ended differently I am sure. Chris handled it with class.

[@maribel1]

yes!!!! they are very lucky Ricky Gervais was not hosting because even if Will did slap him I think Ricky would have sued him, the academy, the lack of security at the venue etc lol

[@butterflymoon6368]

ricky gervais hasn't made a misogynistic comment about black women, that's why. ricky hasn't said way worse if you really understand the comment about jada's hair and what that means in the black community. Also Will has been handling Rock's comments for years and hasn't done anything. a year or so ago he told chris to stop. so this is the culmination of that. Nobody need to tell will to be able to take a joke. That is what he has been doing all his life. That night was a step too far.

[@MissK816]

@@butterflymoon6368 As a black woman, I completely disagree with that assessment. Chris did an entire documentary on the topic of black women's hair. It wouldn't make sense for him to do that. I think a lot of assumptions are being made instead of taking the joke for face value. Will proved to everyone that he's nothing more than an unhinged maniac willing to risk his entire career for his faulty marriage.

[@butterflymoon6368]

@@MissK816 exactly. he did the doc and made fun of women while doing it so he knows exactly what it means to make fun of black women's hair. the joke cannot be taken at face value. We don't live in a vacuum. His intention was to ridicule a black woman which is what he does best. One docu changes nothing. Will wasn't unhinged at all. He doesn't have a faulty marriage but society won't shut the fk up about his marriage because they cannot understand anything atypical and will ridicule those things until people feel pressure to fit in and change how they live. People are disgusting.

[@oyiegeronimo]

I am sooo waiting for you to post about this. I can’t believe Tyler Perry and Denzel Washington“calmed” him down after the incident. Even got a freaking standing ovation? What about Chris Rock? Who checked in on him? Also, I don’t think he would’ve done it to a white guy.

[@ParodyWhitney]

Exactly. It’s like “Who’s the bigger star? Let’s go check on him.” Just isn’t right.

[@ribbrascal]

If Will Smith were a white actor who did something like this, his ass would've been pounced and hauled out of that theater so fast it would make everyone's head spin And you and everyone else on the woke left and in the media (same thing) would be screeching "RACIST" for months. And you know it.

[@sooooooooooooooo]

I doubt a white guy would make a joke about a black females lack of hair. I think he would have if they had and the only difference the white guy would have been on the floor 💯

[@oyiegeronimo]

@@ribbrascal there’s no left or right here. It’s about what is right or wrong.

[@oyiegeronimo]

@@sooooooooooooooo True

[@gokuvegeta3163]

I know there are a lot of people who support Will and what he did, because it was in the name of love, blah blah blah.....I say bullshit. If it bothered Will, or Jada, to the point of assault then they should have confronted Chris in person, behind the scenes. I feel that Will came across as arrogant, entitled and privileged!! Who else would get away with doing that? Will LOBBIED for months, who knows how much time and money he spent lobbying for an Oscar. All that hard work for what? The only thing that people will remember is the smack, not that Will got his Oscar. I didn't watch, I never do but now for sure I'll probably never watch the show again. I think Will's action will cause changes on shows that are broadcasted live. Personally, I think that he should be banned from the Oscar show, at least for a few years. Chris took the high road, a true class act 👏.

[@avg18]

Agreed. Maybe now some will stop with the "privilege" talk for certain people, when clearly Will Smith is one of the most privileged ones out there. If it had been a nobody camera man jumping like that over Chris Rock, we would have seen a totally different story. Here we had a full theatre just ignoring what happened in front of them.

[@p3812]

Will made fun of someone for having alopecia in the past. An arsenal hall band member. There's a video going around

[@gokuvegeta3163]

@@p3812 so what, he's a comedian...if Will and Jada had an issue with his act it should have been handled privately, not the way Will did it. Will and Jada are not above the law. They want to have it their way, life doesn't always work out that way.

[@p3812]

@@gokuvegeta3163 I should've clarified. Will made fun of alopecia. I'm calling him a hypocrite. It only hurts when it's his wife

[@niecek.6473]

Chris Rock is half the size of Will Smith… horrible we had to see that! Then to see everyone rushing to Will! 🥺 I felt sorry for Serena & Venus when Will Smith made reference to the part he played in the movie he won the Oscar for. Unbelievable and he still has his Oscar. Done with the Oscars! We used to have Oscar parties… no more 😳 I think the dude is having a nervous breakdown being married to her… very sad ☹️

[@rosetroilo8560]

So Will got his Oscar & everytime he sees it on the shelf he will remember he slapped Chris & the problems with it. So many practiced for Oscars & fasted to fit in to there dresses & Will made the award mood in bad light. Horrible night. Next year security will be in high gear after Will's stunt. The bigger man (Chris) didn't respond to Will's child behavior.

[@straightedgeveganbel2453]

Exactly! It was the screaming after that was horrifying. I don't believe the apology other than he is upset with himself for tainting his career.

[@LindaArens]

You explained beautifully my feelings about Jada. Something weird about her. She certainly has an elevated opinion of herself. Will would never have to protect her, she has had the power in that relationship. Will can go f@#k himself. Actually he already has. I love your podcast Heather. You are brilliant.

[@theresaterry164]

Well said!

[@butterflymoon6368]

So why shouldn't she have an elevated opinion about herself? and who should?

[@theresaterry164]

@@butterflymoon6368 because she totally took over a night that should’ve been all about him… instead she made it all about her.. because sadly she knows she will never be up for an academy award.

[@martizuckerman1202]

Heather I love Juicy Scoop! A Kardashian was not invited to the Oscars. A Barker was!! Travis performed an Oscar nominated song with Reba McEntire. Travis was on drums and Kevin Jonas played guitar while Reba sang beautifully 😊

[@Kira-Lynn]

This is amazing. Towards the end I thought it was wrapping up, and was almost tuning it out for the generic wrap up comments, but wow. Right to the end this interview is powerful. The last 15 minutes are almost haunting. And also, of course, so funny. Love that you 2 understand each other's at-times dark humour. So good.

[@gillianegan4876]

Jada and Will have a toxic relationship. That table talk of them talking about her affair, he looks so broken. Well done to Chris Rock for not reacting.

[@emilyaichele9527]

Such a great podcast, as usual! I love it when I can hear Kelly and sometimes Peter giggling in the background! 😂😂😂

[@nancyphillips5894]

I love Jessica. This was one of your best interviews, Heather. 😂❤️

[@lorraineb396]

100

[@kathryn1304]

I’ll never think of Will Smith the same way.

[@jrlaz0001]

Every comedian, every performer, should be taking issue with the notion of physically assaulting a comedian for a joke someone did not like. That is the only issue at hand here. Anything else is just noise. An effort to excuse.

[@ventisale1]

Absolutely right.

[@melmc9672]

Yes!!!

[@clevermissfox]

Such a mild joke. I don’t believe Chris Rock knew about the alopecia. So inappropriate. Can’t believe anyone would side with will smith

[@butterflymoon6368]

It's not about a joke someone did not like.

[@umeshvaghjiani822]

Will Smith is losing his mind. That whole family thinks they are so woke, they have lost all sense of reality.

[@shelleyfroese9126]

I honestly can’t watch it again, it really upset me that nobody did anything to stick up for Chris Rock. Just hearing you describe what happened makes me anxious. The feeling I had watching it is like something I’ve never felt. Just horrible

[@butterflymoon6368]

like what???? it happened very fast.

[@brendavasquez1720]

Will laughed initially. Jada keeps getting him in entanglements

[@harrietyounger6118]

My favourite part was when Chris said" seriously, over a gi Jane comment".

[@x.Aura.x]

Tom Segura's tweets about the Oscars situation are so spot on and perfect!! I'm so glad you guys aren't backing down!!✌💓

[@nataliesulaiman7119]

The way Chris Rock kept the show going made me respect him 100000x more than I will ever respect Will Smith

[@kimbere4632]

The problem was is that Jada publicly stated that she enjoyed being with someone that was in their twenties so of course Will going to have to act out

[@CS-pi5oc]

Sure he didn’t like wife’s boyfriend, but they decided to have an open marriage. It came abt bc Will was forcing sex on Jada early in the marriage, sex addiction. Saw the interview. She looked sad and long faced. He smirked.

[@mirandam5746]

They’ve had an open relationship for a long time. But Jada decided to put it on her show for ratings. And that was their downfall.

[@yeetnama9094]

@@CS-pi5oc "forcing sex" on someone early in the marriage? SMFH then don't marry him then. Jesus. Its cruel to withhold intimacy from your partner. No wonder he cheated.

[@swati1210]

@@CS-pi5oc jada was the one with sex addiction not Will... you're twisting the truth.

[@CS-pi5oc]

@@swati1210 Oh, gee what will I gain by flipping the scenario? Nothing. I remember it very well. He was smirking and she was saying how she felt put upon. Time has passed and I’m sure they both have sideswiped each other. I understand there’s a book. If ur care that much go buy it.

[@hollyk7052]

Shocking that people support violence, bc he was protecting her from a JOKE. Ridiculous.

[@liul]

Yes, everyday I loose a bit of hope for humanity.

[@butterflymoon6368]

If you think it was just a joke, you're extremely ignorant.

[@fafalina2000]

Jessica, my nephew has what sounds like the same condition as your daughter. We didn’t know what the future held for him but he is now 30 years old and has Two children of his own ❤️

[@juliemajor4800]

Loved loved loved this Juicy Scoop episode! So interesting, funny and thought-provoking. Please bring Jessica back!

[@randyholloway920]

Will smith is perennially over-rated as an actor. He’s arrogant, self-absorbed and just plain nasty.

[@spants1058]

He’s a one dimensional actor as well

[@queenmagentafox]

The screaming is what took it over the edge for me

[@lindsey1360]

You are the best! So excited to hear your take. And, that we dont have to wait months to hear about it since you don't have a bunch of pre-recorded episodes. Thank you!! ❤️

[@janmarchand7294]

I read a comment on anther channel that said Chris Rock should have said "Damn! I'm gonna feel that slap till August!" How perfect a come back would that have been. Of course then Will would have killed him right there on stage, but a girl can dream!

[@caronbranstetter6095]

When she made that face and said it’s beautiful out! I lost it!! Hysterical 😭

[@maggiesouza1538]

Awe, just finished watching. What a beautiful, authentic interview. To the person that commented that Heather always makes it about herself...... it's called relatability - chemistry- shared life experiences - memories. Heather is a Gem and I'm thankful for her and her comedy and commitment.

[@identityinc3040]

I know what it was about. In his book, his memoir, he talks about the ONE THING that shaped his whole life. The fact that he NEVER stood up for his mom getting punched by his dad when he was 9 years old and doing nothing.

[@valleygirl2530]

THANKS Heather - for having Jessica on for one of my favorite episodes of Juicy Scoop. Fantastic conversation and she’s wonderful.

[@jqstjohn]

Note: a woman slapped her boyfriend in an argument on MTV’s Teen Mom and she went to prison for DA, for years… this is the Misogyny.

[@butterflymoon6368]

What does that even mean? You're talking about domestic violence. This is about racial violence towards black women and toxic masculinity. Are you on the right thread?

[@butterflymoon6368]

@JH1234 For YOU probably because you're white or non-black, it's 'a man hit another man'. I get it but you need to come out of your bubble and understand that experiences are different to people in different minority groups and so events mean different things. Black women experience violence from society all the time. The mistreatment of black women is a massive issue both within the black community and without. The issue of black women's hair is a massive issue (Chris made a documentary about it so he KNOWS), Black women being ridiculed about their hair by black men is a huge thing. If you do not understand that, it's fine but at least admit to ignorance. You have to understand that other groups of people exist outside of your world. You have a specific gaze which is not informed. This is absolutely a black woman's issue.

[@jqstjohn]

@@butterflymoon6368 “racial violence”, WTF r u on? A comedian made a joke & was assaulted! Anyone else would be charged, booked & jailed. Get real.

[@ashtara00]

Great episode and guest! I am excited for your show tonight online!

[@tinkervance1525]

When I was watching the Oscar’s & saw what happened, the very first thing I thought about was I can’t wait to hear Heather’s take on it & always it was a delight!

[@melmc9672]

I’ve seen Chris Rock several times live- I really like him 1 he’s hilarious, I sure hope to see him live again soon

[@cherylstuetzle4436]

If Jada is so sensitive about her non hair why didn’t she wear a wig or a headdress scarf? Frankly I didn’t notice her head I only noticed her dress & the confident way she carried herself.

[@vicdownunder458]

She's sensitive about it becausshe has the disease alopecia, which was making her hair fall out. She didn't just decide to shave it. SHe has a disease

[@mirandam5746]

And she put it on Instagram, it seems like attention seeking

[@brando091121]

Yes. Why sit front row?

[@godzilla8057]

If we’re playing, “What ifs”, can you imagine what would’ve happened if Will Smith had slapped a transgender person onstage? After slapping Chris, I believe Will should not have been able to receive that Oscar!

[@CanOnlyHappenToMe]

Amazing conversation! Very oldschool, insightful and kind of industry behind the scenes. Great chemistry, lightning in a bottle, I'm sure neither parties expected that, but it's fire.

[@jorden7994]

I love Jessica and I am so happy you had her on! her podcast is hilarious and next time you should have Jessica and Sarah Hyland on together.

[@lisabarlow420]

This was my favorite interview you’ve ever done. The connection and validation you two exchanged the entire time was so amazing. The vibe was so easy and funny but also very meaningful and idk but I beyond loved hearing you guys together!!!

[@laurayne2818]

Chris Rock honestly is to be commended. He handled that like a pro. I know Will won't get canceled, but I was such a fan of his till I saw this. This is the most self serving act I have seen and it just took away from so many other amazing things. His apology is great, but it's too late.

[@candigaler1845]

It was the swearing outburst that offended me more than anything else

[@ventisale1]

I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of today's show. Thank you!! Heather's comments about the Oscars incident are very relevant - given her unique perspective of what it's like to be a comedian, on stage, vulnerable and just trying to get a few laughs. I can't believe i had never heard of today's guest but am now a big fan of hers too. She's very funny and i hope the show she had pitched to Peacock finally gets made.

[@mariepresho3653]

Jada is a narcissist and like a typical one she made the night about her. She knew what triggered Will and he fell for it and pretty sure he’s regretting what he did. This was a show for Jada and fed her narcissism big time.

[@desiree2481]

I like that she referenced doing a costume change when Tiffany hadish was so rude to the interviewer for asking about a costume change

[@cee3poh888]

I'm here !!! So early 😃 I think for safety and security reasons he should have been escorted out of the building right away. I can't believe he was even able to make it up to the stage and no one stepped in.

[@bradtomlin7387]

Great interview. Enjoyed it thoroughly!!

[@jameshaddan8538]

Love Jessica - you two are wonderful together. Thanks for a fabulous episode.

[@lorraineb396]

Fabulous

[@djr6876]

Of all the award shows where this could happen, the Oscars is the last one you would expect.

[@zuitsuit80]

I didn’t watch it but I think it’s real sad that this “Jerry Springer” violence happened on the night when the Oscars finally seems to balance its diversity in some ways. You know what some people are going to say about it.

[@lumpyspaceprincesslsp6403]

Hahahaha "Jerry, Jerry, Jerry"

[@yeetnama9094]

"Finally?" They've been pandering for quite a few years now😒

[@rosetroilo8560]

Will even had problems with co workers at Fresh Prince. think Will is having problems with Jada & her open marriage. Jada wears the pants in that marriage which I think triggered this stupid joke. Will is under pressure in his marriage. I didn't know Jada had that hair problem.

[@BluebarnfarmTX]

Hi Heather! I am new to the channel as of this month. I have really been enjoying listening to your stories and opinions. I have known about you for years but for whatever reason, you've never popped up. I hope all is well and keep up the good work! Thank you for making me laugh and keep the good times rollin!

[@mamabirdie734]

She has a history of pixie cuts. He didn’t know.

[@CS-pi5oc]

If it was abt Jada Will would have gone to her. Not once did he put an arm around her. It’s his issue.

[@jennydrakou6138]

Heather, you need to have whoever that is behind the camera that laughs in your videos as a co host. I love it when she laughs throughout your videos. 😂🤣😂🤣

[@Cherrysmith2809]

Heather, this was such a good interview. You and Jessica are so on the same page. You asked great questions! Really enjoyed this.

[@moksha1167]

Now this was a very juicy scoop with Jessica Kirson ✨ Great to listen to good conversation 💯

[@aliciaarzola3]

My favorite guest you ever had. This was so funny.

[@orchidlife9482]

Rock didn’t need the assault to sellout his shows. He’s one of the funniest comedians on the planet. We’re all in need of humor now-I cannot wait to see his show!

[@butterflymoon6368]

He did assault, though.

[@herbertlongfellow7702]

Great episode. 👍 love the conversation between Heather and Jessica. The mutual appreciation. Nice.

[@ventisale1]

yes, the mutual appreciation was something i enjoyed witnessing throughout the episode too. Made me think that Jessica must be a wonderful friend to those lucky enough to be in her life to call her that. I'm definitely a fan now and can't believe i had never heard of her before.

[@herbertlongfellow7702]

@@ventisale1 neither had I. Ive subscribed to her channel and podcasts now. Thanks Heather! xx

[@props1028]

I REALLY REALLY REALLY WISH that the other ROCK had cracked that joke. Cudo's for the successful PR stunt. Truly one of your best shows Heather..... Ms Kirson's a HOOT.!!!

[@dianenorth6211]

Chris Rock compared Jada to one of Hollywood’s most beautiful actress, Demi Moore. Where is the insult? Will Smith claims he was defending his wife, but that’s hard to argue when you see him laughing at first. What is wrong with the audience giving him a standing O after they watched him assault Chris Rock? He should have been escorted out! Disgusting behavior by Will Smith and the audience!

[@Krissyg2277]

If all comedians got smacked for a joke that wasn’t that funny or even A joke… lots of comedians would be assaulted daily …the man was hired to joke

[@Samaraselah]

It was very uncomfortable and creepy watching Chris rock getting assaulted. Especially by a narcissistic madman. The worst part is he won’t face consequence Bc he is privileged.

[@heidihoglund8792]

One of my favorite guests ever! Extremely funny, genuine, profound and complimentary to Heather's sense of humor/interview style/etc. Please have Jessica on again sometime! Also agreed with everything you said regarding the Will & Jada of it all. Wonderful episode as usual 😊