Oscars producer reveals what LAPD said about Will Smith

Will Packer speaks to ABC News in an exclusive interview about the moment Will Smith slapped Chris Rock onstage.

[@TRE45ON.is.Bat5hit.Crazy.U.S.G]

Will stood up, interrupted a whole show, assaulted a man over a joke, went back to his seat, swore at him, got coddled by his Hollywood friends, won an award, made a speech, and got applauded. I can't even fathom that kind of privilege.

[@personamad]

oh boy… kzbin.info/www/bejne/boXIm3xqfMelprM

[@sugadaddy7050]

I know right. Anybody else would have been thrown out and arrested immediately. I'm getting another O.J. feeling here. A rich popular guy doing whatever he wants and nobody does anything. Hell, Will got a standing ovation. After this, I don't want to hear Hollywood saying sh*t about anything political, or talking down to anybody because of their 'pro-right' views. They have proven for all time, just how cowardly they really are.

[@growlikethewind5788]

Don't forget he then went to an after-party and got jiggy with it for the rest of the night.

[@g.2080]

You realize Chris rock is part of the Hollywood friends right there is no distinction

[@marvinkorir]

should have kept his wife's name out of it ,,, i fully support him though it was not the right approach..

[@Wissle]

So not only was he a class act on stage, but he did all of that too? Chris rock is now one of my heroes. Mad respect for that man.

[@JFord1234]

I said Chris will end up thanking Will.....Chris is gonna and has already come out of this the bigger man....Kudos Chris, although a part of me wishes you had hit him back, at the end of the day your looking good and Will Smith not so good

[@condorX2]

Plot twist: it was staged, all eye's on them. 😉

[@elektrarecords8992]

@@condorX2 why would Will Smith stage something that will ruin his image forever and ruin other peoples shining moment that night

[@jrod9732]

Foreal, for Chris to take all that and then not want to take any action..wow..what a man

[@ruebensfilms]

@@condorX2 you want it to be sooo badly. Hey, it's possible but no.

[@Tzreoaor]

Will was saved by Chris Rock’s pure forgiveness and humbleness

[@souk6965]

He was saved back then but it looks like now from everything we are hearing in the News and KZbin that Will may be in a lot of hot water with his close friendship with P Diddy and others.

[@deedee19791]

They should’ve arrested him.

[@JakeLlavore]

According to the Academy, *Smith was asked to leave the ceremony but refused.*

[@theres1dent]

Chris didn’t press charges. Therefore, they cannot arrest him. Pretty basic thing to understand.

[@mattwinstanley2544]

@@theres1dentseems a silly rule that - in the U.K. because of the overwhelming tv evidence the police/crown prosecution could have charged Will even if Chris didn’t cooperate. This way you can get around potential witness intimidation etc.

[@dawn8181]

Chris was in shock, it's not his responsibility at all to make decisions. The Academy failed Chris Rock. Sadly there was no Hero for Chris.

[@gusguerra7031]

Dawn, you nailed it

[@ianbauer4703]

Yeah, this producer failed big time.

[@PeterParkerJr]

100%!

[@TMNT3388]

Made the same comment before seeing yours.

[@rugr82day]

Look at the producer putting the blame on Chris for why Will wasn't escorted out. I said before just because Chris didn't want Will hauled out in cuffs by LAPD on live TV doesn't mean the Academy shouldn't have escorted Will out by security. Will Packer as a hired individual doesn't see he's going to be the Academy's scapegoat. They are lucky Chris isn't suing the Academy for perpetuating an unsafe working environment. It had to be stressful to remain there while his assailant was comforted in the mist of a breakdown, given an award and praised like a king with that standing ovation.

[@TheDreamClairvoyant]

Chris Rock didn’t want Will Smith removed from the awards show or he didn’t want the police to take him to jail? Perhaps the producer misunderstood and that part needs to be clarified. His removal from the show should not depend on Chris alone but rather the academy themselves who knew he broke conduct.

[@jennaarmerding81]

This exactly! Why should the pressure have to be on Chris to have him removed? So unacceptable.

[@y2k029]

Exactly...the man stunned from the slapped at the time... the academy trump rock decision...its not like he was a minor seeking his permission ....they should have acted right away...gtfooh will packer...now he's backtracking and second guessing typical narcissist...bringing attention to him now so called breaking silence

[@celestonematthews6873]

Right

[@switchunboxing]

They’re probably thinking it’s more complex considering Chris rock went off script. He didn’t really have to come after Jada like that so the producer is probably a little more hands off at that point and putting it on Chris because he’s the one who said what he said. I bet you if it was on script, it would’ve been looked at differently. It definitely would not have fallen on Chris it would’ve fallen on the writers and more of the Academy. This was strictly between the two men. Chris rock didn’t want Will Smith removed from the show, nor did he want the police involved. He just wanted to show to go on.

[@edithdlp8045]

He should have been AT LEAST removed from the building.

[@gkespinoza777]

No one even mentions the fact that Will Smith actually laughed at that joke first!

[@JakeLlavore]

At *2:00**,* he first laughed, but then his wife did not laughed and it was not funny. Until, he goes up onstage and slaps *Chris Rock* because *he made a joke* about his wife *Jada Pinkett-Smith’s alopecia look.*

[@MariaMaria-sr8zg]

​​@@JakeLlavoreThen his wife came out all over the internet and said they weren't even married and hadn't been for awhile and she had no clue why he would do that. She is far from a class act.

[@xDaddyx68]

The laugh was chess play he got everyone to drop their guard once that happened. Will moved like a real G (they move in silence)... that laugh got him on stage without being stopped better recognize...

[@annamosqueda3313]

Chris Rock...I'm literally out of words 😢 all I can think of is how much you must have gone through after that assult. Your parents taught you well and showed you how to be a true man. Will Smith, I was once one of your biggest fans. I am so disappointed in you. This should have never happened. You didn't just slap Chris Rock that evening you slapped all of your fans.

[@notchomomma239]

He literally called Will a failure as a man and a father, his wife a whore and his son a faggot for 6 years.

[@blackpearl6836]

Here...Here! Well said. I 2nd that emotion emotion!

[@delorescolyns6211]

That's very nice that his mama bought him up right what's up with the other brother I found them to be more on the violence side😮

[@annamosqueda3313]

@@delorescolyns6211 I get why they would be so aggressive about the situation. If someone slapped my family member and humiliated them on National TV or any where for that matter…my aggressive side would have definitely come out. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

[@annamosqueda3313]

@@blackpearl6836 Thank you for your opinion and I’m grateful you too can understand what I am saying.

[@russcatt5952]

Mad respect to Chris Rock...Whoever is defending Will for his actions are just out of their minds.

[@SJ-vb3tg]

or just as immature

[@Nall412]

Oh yea.Its completely insane what Will did.

[@alexsolomon7991]

@@SJ-vb3tg Or are having sympathy for a guy going through MASSIVE emotional stress right now, and took thier lead from the ONLY guy who had the right to make the call....the man assaulted.

[@alexsolomon7991]

Side note: listening to this guys interview, its like the problem wasn't what Will Smith did...the problem was it wasn't FUNNY. *facepalm*

[@johnjames7289]

@@alexsolomon7991 he did it to himself so no one should feel bad he's also rich if he isn't getting help with his mental health that's his fault

[@Lophotrochozoans]

It should have been Packer’s call to remove him, not Chris Rock’s. He’s responsible for the show. Rock was still in shock, unfair for Rock to shoulder that.

[@blac_shyguy9442]

Your absolutely right

[@whisperedoaths6203]

Staged 100%

[@DayaAce]

100% agree.

[@letsgobrandon987]

Nailed it. Packer just wants to look good and shift the responsibility to Rock. But HE’s the director. HE should have taken action. HIS presenter was assaulted. Accountability, owning and making hard decisions is something that is super rare these days with too many people. But I’m afraid in this day and age Packer’s disastrous handling of the aftermath will go without consequences, heck with how woke Hollywood is he may even get another shot at it.

[@GistwithSherry]

I agree.

[@idrissacamara3917]

Chris has a golden heart. I can’t believe that he saved the Oscar

[@otisroseboro5613]

Are You Serious

[@markkulyas2418]

Please excuse me while I vomit

[@otisroseboro5613]

@@markkulyas2418 Exactly 💯

[@drpacs85]

The speed at which Chris Rock's mind worked that night, and I'm sure must on a daily basis, is astounding. His control over his emotions, keeping his ego from erupting, all while still cracking jokes ... Glorious.

[@theres1dent]

He’s only been doing it his entire life @ a high level

[@user-od5ht9qp3h]

Whether to press charge against Will Smith is up to Chris Rock, but whether to remove a violent person on the scene is up to the Academy. The Academy didn’t do their job.

[@chrischee4888]

Nailed it. The producer is trying to cover his tracks and justify keeping Smith on. Embarrassing.

[@travelnomad2128]

Everybody is passing the buck. No one took responsibility. Academy failed.

[@K42023]

No, the state could have pressed charges. And they still should.

[@SonOfAGun1814]

they actually don't need chris to press charges; it's the state of cali vs. will smith; the da could have handled it it's that simple.. it was assault and everyone saw it..

[@bambilackner]

exactly thats why he using chris rock as the scapegoat, chris never said he didn't want him removed all he said was he didnt want him arrested, now when the heat really comes down he can say well i took chris not wanting him arrested as chris saying he didn't want anything at all done.

[@gilbertcanul9537]

Chris Rock is more of a man than Will Smith will ever be. Winning an Oscar and getting a standing ovation doesn't make you a good person.

[@hmu4lessons]

Lmao what ?! Will smith is more of man then you my guy

[@ianbauer4703]

@@hmu4lessons No, Will Smith needs major mental health treatment.

[@jimhenderson9173]

@@hmu4lessons Go ahead. Support a criminal. You must love your brothers in Chicago who show their love of fellowmen every weekend.

[@gilbertcanul9537]

@@hmu4lessons lmmfao, no he isn't unlike Will I don't go around slapping people 🤪

[@4014Thugsy]

Amen to that. REAL MEN dont lose control of themselves and dont have to display violence

[@hockeyfanism]

This producer blew it. He sat there and did nothing.

[@killerc0urt]

They should have escorted Smith out and he never should have received that award or given a microphone and a audience to speak after that. What a joke

[@gagagoose2878]

One good thing came out of this, Chris Rock has become the embodiment of professionalism and dignity. How many people could continue doing their job without missing a beat after a physical and verbal assault like that?

[@GameIntrosFinales]

In a few months, perhaps in August, Will Smith does a big interview where he tearfully says he wasn't himself and is now in therapy. After that he directs a movie about women in the Navy Seals and writes a book called "Vessel of Love" (with co-author Vladimir P.). After all, the Smith family motto is "That's how we do it."

[@soil80]

he's gonna be so melodramatic about this

[@fromnowon7311]

Wrong ... their credo is " That's how we roll . " Thanx jaden

[@BbGun-lw5vi]

@@soil80 Seriously. SO melodramatic! I can just imagine his convoluted words as he talks about all the learning lessons. 🙄

[@soil80]

@@BbGun-lw5vi 'I'm ready to heal'

[@BbGun-lw5vi]

@@soil80 🤣 Yup!

[@DM-eo6zw]

The decision to remove ANYONE who just assaulted a performer on live television should NEVER be up to the person who was just assaulted. The assault IS the self-made decision to be automatically removed, arrested, and booked.

[@Douglas.N.]

Yes!!!

[@pauldiam0nd]

I AGREE WHOLEHEARTEDLY... APPARENTLY, THAT'S NOT CALIFORNIA LAW.

[@onechi]

Exactly

[@ikennanw]

Not for the privileged.

[@agoogleuser7055]

Exactly!

[@sgw3612]

A year later: Rock's done his first public set about the incident. Throughout all of this, he's made The Best choices to walk tall & use his head. Mad respect & props to the ultimate professional &comedian, Chris Rock.

[@Goldstone93]

If a crime is committed I don’t think you need the victim to be involved. A crime is a crime

[@terrym1267]

I’m a producer. This producer did not do the right thing. He didn’t need chris’s (the victim and his employee - not a friend in this scenario) permission to arrest Will (a guest - not a friend in this scenario). Chris was not in charge of the Oscar’s - he was. The fact that he let this go based on the employee’s feelings to guest relationship showed he’s a weak producer. He showed the world he don’t know how to handle violent issues properly under his command and he can’t separate friends from work. This isn’t a fight in his home between the two of them - this was a slap in front other guests in a place that was not his, in front of tv that broadcasted over the world, which he do not own. His job was to keep all this employees and all his guests mentally and physically safe. He failed.

[@jadedspades]

I agree. This producer's behavior was absolutely unacceptable. He said he advocated to keep Smith there after talking to the victim? Unbelievably unprofessional and dangerous.

[@jasco927]

I guarantee you’ve never produced the Academy Awards but please enlighten us and tell us what you would’ve done and furthermore what you would’ve done, knowing he was going to win, when they announced best actor and you just had the award recipient arrested? All while never having faced this before and knowing you were the first black person to produce the awards and would forever be judged by your actions.

[@jacquelinejohnie2598]

You're absolutely correct!!! The onus is on the Oscars, i.e. this producer who should've stepped up to the plate and taken full responsibility for what happened and not lay it at the victim's door. This was not a private party at someone's home between the two parties involved - this was public!

[@DBrown-vg1fi]

If he was in charge on of the Oscar’s why was he not involved in the conversation where they decided Will should leave. They did not tell him anything and we all know why

[@converge5374]

James Avery is looking down at Will saying “ ooh simba what has happened to you ? “

[@jefflibby4784]

Lost all respect I ever had for Will. Chris is reliving all his bullying memories in one Oscar moment. This will take years for him to fully grasp the moment. I feel for you, Chris Rock.

[@jamesanderson2876]

I know it's sad , as big of a deal Jada made about her "medical condition" the psychological effect on someone who has the past the Chris could REALLY BE DEVASTATING.

[@powlow3676]

Lost my respect for Will Smith ever since he became a sellout and did that bit on KZbin Rewind…

[@friedrudibega6384]

Fake slap. You’re all retarded.

[@freegame202]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnXKoIeto55jmtU

[@picklewiickle.1583]

20,000,000

[@vincentthomas8479]

Chris was preparing for his response. It took a year for Chris to respond. Chris responded brilliantly.

[@Bubbachimp1970]

I used to be a huge Will Smith fan. His role in "Collateral Beauty" was amazing. It cemented me as a huge fan. Now I cannot watch his movies. I tried to watch "Emancipation" and could not get past 5 minutes. The fact that he was not arrested and given a standing ovation blew my mind. I've always been a fan of movies and Hollywood, while my conservative family and friends always considered Hollywood to be a bunch of phony, self-absorbed pricks. I always let my admiration for their talent guide me. Maybe my conservative friends were right after all. It will take years for me to ever give Will Smith my time and money, if ever.

[@colleenstevens7651]

Self absorbed pricks is truth.

[@delorescolyns6211]

G get over yourself I'm quite sure he don't give a you-know-what anyway I'm quite sure he has more than just one fan like you please really and all the rest of the bulshit😮

[@FamilyIsLove1234]

We can't watch Will Smith either. We were huge fans also.

[@La-wr5dn]

I don't condone what he did; he was wrong. But, if you knew about the things that your favorite entertainers said/say, did/do, used to think or still think; you'd have to give up consuming all entertainment. Who else have you written off as a source of entertainment because of what they've done or said? I'm just curious, that's all. Take care.

[@Bubbachimp1970]

@@La-wr5dn I can't think of many situations like this. Will Smith was beloved. I know I was a huge fan of Jada after "Collateral" but her entitled, spoiled behavior has ruined her forever. She is despicable. I'll give this some thought but right off the top of my head I can't think of anything right now. I am a huge Alec Baldwin fan but I have yet to really understand his role in the death of his director on the western movie set. If it turns out he had an active role in relaxing the gun safety protocols on that set, I probably will have a problem.

[@robertmauli1293]

Chris Rock is and will remain a forever class act. He's an upstanding man.

[@renjackson6192]

“ class act” oh my god … what the hell is wrong with your exaggerated way of talking ? why are people on Here always saying such weird stuff ? You think it is “classy “to make jokes like this ? you must be a “ class “ act yourself

[@kiwidreams3]

And will will always be known as the man that wa 2 balls short of a Tu puc

[@Cr0nkR]

....

[@melaniecotterell8263]

not very funny however.

[@suzanne9150]

WHAT IF A WOMAN LIKE WANDA SYKES HAD MADE THAT SAME JOKE? iS THE SLAP OK THEN TOO? WHAT WOULD THE ACADEMY DO THEN? THERE IS STILL NO PROOF THAT CHRISS ROCK EVER KNEW ABOUT JADA'S HAIR CONDITION. NOT EVERYONE FOLLOWS A NOBODY'S USELESS, HOPELESS LIFE ONLINE.

[@dereklester822]

I work in a large hospital (company). If someone hired by the company (employee) is assaulted by someone, the company’s Human Resource department doesn’t ask the employee if they want action taken against the assailant, they just enforce the company’s no-tolerance for violence, harassment, discrimination, etc. policies. An assault against an employee is an assault against the company. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is a highly profitable company. It nets in the neighborhood of $40M-$50M per year. For the 2022 Academy Awards Show, Chris Rock was hired as a Presenter (employee). An employee of the company was assaulted. There is no reasonable excuse why the company didn’t take swift and decisive action and immediately invoke legal action. Hats off the Chris Rock’s professionalism, but the company let him and all who value justice down. At this point the Academy is equally at fault and paramount to accessory to the assault.

[@ricciwilson7282]

Everything you said I agree totally with you. Your words on this situation should be plastered all over social media and in magazines and on t.v. I wish there was a way of making Will smith and the academy read your writing.I love how you worded it perfectly and I just thought I’d like to tell you I love it and I agree with everything you just said.

[@SunShine-tr5cw]

🗣🗣 YES!!! ALL OF THIS

[@AnaTropolis]

Exactly 💯... everyone there that saw and did nothing including the company are essentially an accessory to that assault PERIOD.

[@nicolehumble8526]

YESSSSS!!!!!!! CHRIS ROCK COULD STILL BRING INJURY LAWSUITS AGAINST BOTH WILL SMITH & THE OSCAR'S PRODUCERS

[@Timothycpollock]

Agree!

[@ericrollings]

Even more respect for Rock!

[@Bueno656]

Chris will always be the bigger and better man. 😢😊

[@angeliricafort2478]

Chris Rock was such a professional. He kept his composure the entire time.

[@marchill3353]

And that's what I loved about that whole moment! He never fell apart, where other comedians would've erupted and took it there.

[@billschoe43]

Rock solid!

[@HarvestrX]

I couldn't agree more! He not only kept it together, but he also turned it into a joke instantly with the "greatest night in television" quote. Pure talent and pure class. I am a huge fan of Chris and Will and still am. Will needed to apologize and he has. Chris I think has already put it behind him and maybe even forgave him. I hope the rest of the world can too but know full well some people want a person's head if they even SAY something they disagree with. So, ya this will be polarized for a very long time I'm sure.

[@iammaguette4095]

He was so professional that night, and he saved the event

[@AndorranStairway]

Just imagine standing there and staring at a full audience, in front of dozens of cameras, alone on the stage, and all you hear is silence. Everyone in the audience is just staring at you, and you know millions of people around the world are looking at you from their television sets in shock. Hell, you'd be the one most in shock; you just got assaulted and cussed at by Will Smith. So what the hell would you do or say? The fact that Chris could recover within a few seconds and crack an amazing joke to ease the tension is incredible. Who knows what would've happened had he decided to just walk off stage instead. What a champ. On the other hand, Will Smith thinks he can do damage control by calling up Academy board members to apologise before even getting on the phone and apologising to Chris like a man. Relying on a publicist to release a media apology statement instead of doing it himself. Chris Rock is twice the man he is. Pathetic.

[@jponz85]

Cancel will smith. Easy

[@jbmaitre5758]

Absolutely!!!! smith can go danse with the devil - Chris, sir you ROCK!!!!!!!!

[@boundariessetinstone5893]

If the academy doesn’t do something anything whether Chris wants it or not they are wrong to me.

[@ShogunateDaimyo]

Will's proof that age doesnt make people wiser or kinder. I guess neither does Scientology.

[@Nancy-mi3xe]

Well said!!!

[@MrsRamos678]

Chris Rock displayed what real men do. Controlled his emotions and not act on them and acted like a true adult with common sense. I respect him so much because I would like to think I would act the same way but I don’t if I can.

[@dianetaylor1085]

This is a an example of how out of touch with reality and what a warped sense of right and wrong is so pervasive in the entertainment industry. Any regular citizen would have been arrested removed and charged whether the victim would have pressed charges or not at a later date would be discussed. Will Smith definitely got a get-out-of-jail-free card with all of his friends giving him a standing ovation! My entertainment dollars will now be spent elsewhere

[@teresainillinois5861]

HUGE RESPECT for Chris Rock! What a pro and what a mature and psychologically stable individual he's proven himself to be.

[@Malisti04]

The gap between Chris and Will is getting bigger infavor of Chris.

[@personamad]

oh boy… kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJ-zZ4SpprSAmdE

[@whisperedoaths6203]

Staged 100%

[@joncruz92]

How does anyone not think that this was staged!??!?? Because it worked!!!!!!

[@degsbabe]

@@joncruz92 rubbish.

[@johnvaldez407]

He should of been arrested on live tv, so our kids learn a lesson that bullies and violence is not allowed anywhere,

[@vivianarose633]

Completely agree

[@jacqueeelle6287]

That would have been a powerful message. It's a little disturbing that Chris Rock is being called a hero, in part, for not pressing charges or wanting Smith kicked out. It sets a bizarre expectation for victims of violence to not press charges in order to gloss things over for everyone else. I'm not saying that Rock did the wrong thing, but it seems off to call that particular decision heroic. Either way, the joke was funny and not that harsh at all.

[@ZeroFcksGven]

@@jacqueeelle6287 Chris took the high road. He still kept Will in mind , the audience, the oscars, viewers etc Chris Rock is a CLASS act and handled it like a total boss 👏

[@iamv482]

So glad it didn't happen just teach your kids not to bully other people. It is our job as parents to do so.

[@jacqueeelle6287]

@@ZeroFcksGven ​ I think I was pretty clear that I'm not disputing that. Like I said earlier, I'm not judging what he did, I admire how he handled the entire situation. The concern is how his decision is being perceived. For some people, pressing charges is the only way to stand up to bullies. People might be pressured out of choosing that option because Chris Rock is considered a hero for not pressing charges. Bullies and non-bullied people will find every reason for a victim to keep the status quo.

[@trevor_osborn]

Did Chris get an Oscar for this award winning moment?

[@sueme1954]

Chris was keeping his head when all those around were losing theirs.... a man, my son.❤

[@carolynj6144]

This feels like blaming the victim. I’m sure Chris didn’t want to be the one responsible for throwing Will out. The people in charge of the show should’ve done something

[@christinew1981]

Yea, this whole interview sounds like damage control where the Oscars are trying to say "we did everything right but Chris stopped us". Even by saying the joke wasn't in their approved script is saying that he did it to himself

[@X7Maverick]

@@christinew1981 I hope he never hosts again. These guys are clowns

[@betsybabf748]

No, that is allowing the victim to have a voice and have final say. If they ignored Rock's requests, not leaving him in control, that would have been disrespecting him as much as Smith did. Rock is a grown man. He was most affected. Of course he should have the biggest voice and call in how it was handle out of respect for him and what he endured.

[@bambilackner]

@@christinew1981 yeah well there an interview with luella on hear and the lady who channel it is says she is friends with this guy and she called him right after and he said will heard chris rehearsing this joke backstage.kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3_Qm4aQr69jsJY

[@cristiansantana2704]

No one consoled Chris Rock. He was in shock & trying to contain the event. The academy should have done the right thing & asked Will to remove himself & if not remove him by force. Someone should have done the right thing & not put more heat on Chris Rock to make the decision in front of the world.

[@summerhill5764]

Regardless of Chris’ request to let it go and not press charges, the Academy’s responsibility was and is to hold Will accountable for his disgusting behavior. Do the right thing Academy and have a spine. No matter how much Will and Jada try to justify, causing bodily harm and verbal abuse is unacceptable.

[@bambilackner]

this guy thinks he slick, he knows it was their responsability to remove will. once again chris is being used and the scapegoat. he never said he didnt want him removed, he said not arrested. now if chris comes out and says i didn't say i didnt want him removed, this guy will claim i thought thats what he meant when he said he didnt want him arrested, this guy didnt want will to leave bc he knew it was his first oscar and he resects will more.

[@leoperidot482]

Packer is trying to shift the all responsibility on Chris Rock. What a weasel.

[@metalsadman]

this guy is clearly washing his hands.

[@gtwxrld5010]

Yes exactly thanks for making it clear there had to be some form of consequences

[@evelynh2436]

Exactly. This producer is what is wrong with Hollywood.

[@emmimus]

I’m not feeling him blaming Chris for not arresting or escorting Will out. That wasn’t Chris’s responsibility period.

[@yourboymalikcoleman8731]

Will should be arrested

[@heck0216]

That’s one cool way to pass the responsibility to the victim. After being hit and humiliated they wanted Chris to make a decision while recovering from said humiliation AND still doing his job as host…

[@Dr.Thandi]

Chris Rock is a stand up man! He has my respect.

[@NORTAH85]

He’s a stand up Comedian

[@kojosmith1210]

Chris Rock, is truly a stand up guy and a true friend. He had no ill intentions and was looking out for Will, even though Will clearly didn’t care about him.

[@jimhenderson9173]

Two guys had a decision to make that would affect how the rest of us will see them in the future. One guy made the right choice; the other guy fucked up royally.

[@danielkim672]

Yep, and if you saw the interview with Wanda Sykes, Rock said sorry for this incident overshadowing the hosts' moment. Classly guy.

[@tasnimtrisha2]

@@jimhenderson9173 😅 so true.

[@philfitnesspt6139]

He's hardly a.stand up guy making fun of a terrible condition not saying will was in right either. They were both in the wrong and chris should say sorry for his disrespectful comment!

[@dathoang2692]

@@philfitnesspt6139 when u slap ppl, assaulted ppl, u take the away the right.

[@rangikaka4498]

Chris ur a true reflection of ur upbringing..all the qualities of a humble man which also included embracing ur brotherman., Will Smith in his dark moment with compassion and empathy..and still continue with the awards with dignity..your MUM would be so proud❤...great to see Will reached out to you Chris..much luv n respect to you both..

[@Isaby94otz]

Most bizarre is the reaction of the people. They thought like that was part of the show. So disrespectful and unbelievably rude was that situation.

[@KorneliaStephanie]

Chris Rock, Won the Spiritual Humanitarian "Oscar". He is the Bigger Man. Huge Respect for Him

[@DauntlessDeonte5991]

Spiritual? Like ghosts and here but not really here? Award? Stop with these trigger words y’all are using all over the internet. He’s the bigger MAN.PERIOD.

[@mtk4539]

Nah he was the bigger man at the end, but he went off scripted, I’m sure they would have never approved that in a script. Especially due to the stuff they both have been going through.

[@katem331]

@@DauntlessDeonte5991 might want to learn the definition of the word “spiritual” dude

[@BossKingRavage8667]

Yes he did.

[@whisperedoaths6203]

Staged 100%

[@Matychersky]

Do not leave the call up to the one who was assaulted, especially minutes after it occurred. If I was Chris I would have said the same thing. As a victim you're thinking of diluting the embarrassment, making people believe you are fine, making others comfortable. These are classic thoughts. Fine, can't press charges. But that took place in the academy's house, streaming to families around the world, witnessing a blatant act of unprovoked violence. Comedy clubs wouldn't let someone do that and stay because it sets a tone for what's permissible - they should have REMOVED him.

[@camerond7654]

Yup and they all witnessed it!!

[@deniseberman8633]

He could still press charges in the future. He clearly didn’t want to ruin the event more than it already had been. That’s class.

[@ssgbobbarnes]

Absolutely. The folks running the show at the Oscars had a responsibility to remove Will Smith from the premises and they failed.

[@brianpaine1749]

And also take back Will’s award...Will could add that to his cautionary story to his friends and grandkids.

[@txfreethinker]

🎯

[@sydneykopp608]

Chris was the classiest person in the room. He demonstrated that he was way more of a man than Will Smith. He kept his cool, didn’t retaliate. Will Smith destroyed his image and reputation in less than a minute. It was disgusting that he sat down and enjoyed the rest of the evening.

[@beautifulstallion3119]

And here I am after Jada drops a bomb on us about them not even being together when this happened smh

[@darrellbryant1018]

It’s crazy how Chris Rock embodies the character Will Smith pretended to have. I used to admire Will but he’s all words. Rock’s stature is 100 times greater. Actions over words all day.

[@weddingboutique5371]

Amen

[@Onewiththesauce8]

Will is 100 percent words. So is jada. There are videos out now showing what they said in the past as for will he said he doesn’t respond to hate with violence but he responded with violence from a joke by one of the best comedians alive. And Jada had said she embraces her bald head and she loves it days before the academy awards so all this is a bunch of bs. They are both fake people and still have a lot of growing up to do. And their in their 40’s? They are so cringe

[@dymen2127]

Amen!

[@Gigi-rg7xy]

Facts

[@bettykhuboni8758]

Oh wow, amen Amen 🙏!!!

[@fletchersykes1660]

What Chris demonstrated was a man at work, doing his job and saving the event from turning into an even bigger shambles by remaining dignified, calm and controlled. He could have literally ended Smiths career by not only verbally destroying him but by having him arrested and sued for hundreds of millions. Chris Rock is a class act and a man that Will Smith wishes he could be.

[@BK-uy9nj]

Chris rock got welcomed to earf

[@kingdaleclarke]

We all mess up.

[@yamahkogribbis6212]

I believe he should have had him arrested.

[@RobertBeerbohm]

Mr Rock recognized he dun F'd up. Words targeted at some one couched as a "joke" can hurt much more than a one second open palm slap.

[@yamahkogribbis6212]

@@RobertBeerbohm there's no amount of butt-hurt that should add up to an assault. Snowflake Will should have kept his hands to himself. Barbaric behavior should not be praised.

[@muffinsdawg]

All this for a woman who never wanted to be with him. They weren’t even together at this point

[@massivemike7358]

Shoulda been arrested on the spot with no frickin Oscar.

[@innocentmmuso9903]

Chris is a man who's at peace and has a pure heart, for someone to be assaulted in front of an audience and a world wide broadcast and still compose yourself and carry on, on top of that not press charges, that's so astonishing...Much respect for Chris....How he delt with the situation is so admirable.

[@chrisyanover1777]

Yet this producer Will Packer just threw him under the bus by saying it was Chris Rock who didn't want him to leave. He basically tried to blame Chris Rock for the reason Will Smith wasn't physically removed. What cheap cop out! I guess Chris Rock's camp is saying that is totally false. Chris didn't want to press charges but never said he didn't want him removed!

[@piotrswat169]

that was dumb by Chris and most likely he will regret it

[@russellr6642]

HAHAHAHA.

[@briansheridan9975]

Whole world? 9 people were watching. 🤣

[@stanbalo]

The silver lining is that a!l involved are black. No race issue

[@breakingnewsonsocialmediat8809]

Imagine will smith throwing away his entire career in defence of a woman who humiliates him every chance she gets and truly never loved him….

[@tonyboy92843]

I have 3 brothers in-laws the same, all their wives sleep around and do not love them. This world have men that should are in 3rd class humans we know them as B*tches.

[@Fur_ball]

​@Scout Sprout you got to remember, he didn't have to go on it.

[@alexandradixon3775]

Watching this relationship over the years, it seems like a form of domestic abuse where one party gradually wears down the partner's confidence to where he'll substitute her judgment and perspective for his own and buy into her low opinion of him, to where all he wants is her approval. Which by withholding it she keeps control. The man is worth a quarter of a billion dollars ... he should find a woman who values him for his intelligence, talent, and kindness. When he slapped Chris Rock? I blame her.

[@Nick210]

Imagine thinking Will Smith threw his career away.

[@brooklynbred1460]

Imagine Trump doing it and nothing happening

[@christabelmarangu6247]

" And Chris was just keeping his head when everybody else was losing theirs" now that is the stuff that makes a greatness, to be able to keep his head and even smile because he saw the bigger picture, people were there to be recognised for their work, he didn't forget that, and went on to make sure that was done. Chris showed humility in the face of humiliation, that earned my absolute respect for him, and yes he was raised and raised well.

[@alexandradixon3775]

Chris Rock eviscerated Will Smith and Jada Pinkett in his Netflix Special "Selective Outrage" a year after the incident at the Oscars. Shakespeare said "Revenge is a dish best served cold" and I think Chris Rock got that message. His comments were worth the wait.

[@maryranieri958]

It's totally mind blowing that in this day and age an assault is witnessed by millions of people worldwide and that not only was Smith not charged, not removed but then Hollywood proceeded to give him a standing ovation! Just disgusting! Kudos to Chris Rock for being a class act!

[@GameChanger597]

I couldn't have said it better! The standing ovation was disgusting. It sent a terrible message to Chris that he deserved to be slapped, and it also sent a positive message to Smith that he had a right to hit him. How warped is that

[@Anne-zv3kp]

This is why nobody watches the Oscars anymore.... Hollywood is out of touch, in their bubble, purring themselves above all of us.

[@youngbeauty6591]

Chris😊 decided not to press charges

[@Mister-Mayhem37]

Shut the hell up! You are one weak human being!

[@youngbeauty6591]

@@Mister-Mayhem37 me?

[@maggie7843]

Chris Rock deserves an Oscar for performance of the night. He successfully deescalated the situation and was able to keep the show on track. True professional.

[@Tazzy5]

It would technically be an Emmy those are for TV performances. I agree.

[@gene081976]

This. Academy better give Chris an Oscar next year. Heck, Chris might even deserve a Nobile Peace Prize.

[@rigelb9025]

@@gene081976 THIS!!! It would actually be quite legitimate given today's socio-political climate. Definitely more so than the one awarded to Obama back in 2008.

[@lawrencegarcia1675]

Yep I agree he deserves an Oscar because it was all fake

[@applepie1923]

@@lawrencegarcia1675 Exactly. Chris is the only one I’m on the fence about Chris. Will, Will Packer. Without him this would have never been able to happen. You have to follow the power. Chain of command. Will Packer the puppet master.

[@phoumyx26]

Chris was crying in side of his heart but refused any actions they said and keep the show must go on. Respect. Will Smith destroyed his own career by himself, could not blame others but himself. They were right. Chris saved that night not to go worse that than.

[@angelaowens2911]

Even now, over a year later, I still can not believe what I watched that night. Will Smith lost a lot of respect and good will from his fans. And everyone saw what a piece of work Jada was and still is today!!!

[@stuartanderson6785]

So, not only is Chris Rock one of the greatest comedians of all time, he's also a wonderful soul. Kudos to you, Chris. You were the real man on the stage.

[@theanalogkid3763]

I’d rethink that beautiful soul statement. He admitted to cheating on his wife and being unfaithful. Not what I’d call a beautiful soul.

[@AnimeZone247]

who cares why are we still talking about this. obviously it didn't affect chris that much if he said will should still stay. It's a slap

[@Veldtian1]

No, Chris rock enabled a giga narcissist to single-handedly utterly ruin the standing of the Academy - as it stands in it's paltry state.

[@artie8561]

I have never liked him especially the Asian jokes in Oscar couples years back. But he is now my hero. Will Smith should be removed of his membership in the Academy

[@francessimmonds5784]

@@AnimeZone247 you obviously care enough to be watching this, the 1000th video on the subject.

[@Jay.King23]

My respect to Chris... most people couldn't handle a situation like he did, he really saved the show

[@MusicbyWordPlay]

Judging by the world's reaction to it, I'm pretty sure that WAS the show. But I'm right there with you on the sentiment. Chris showed himself to be a class act, he could've VERY easily decided to poke the bear and watched Will Smith absolutely explode, but he chose to stay professional instead. Genuinely a respectable thing to do.

[@JoeJoe-jx9vv]

He did a great job. But it did not save the show. That slap took the wind out of the Oscar’s. The Oscar’s were horrible this year. Will Packer nice try but it was a big failure

[@johnnywoods381]

Yes he really did...

[@unknownuser8454]

Pinkett Smith suffers from the hair loss condition, alopecia. Then this dickhead made fun of her. U agree to him too, wtf is wrong with u?

[@JoeJoe-jx9vv]

@DJ Porter was the second lease watched Oscar’s in the History of the show. Nice Try Will Packer now they know how to never do the Oscar’s ever. At least they got a Blueprint of what not to do this year

[@tracienunnally165]

Absolutely incredible. I know people that have been arrested, not once have they asked someone do you want them arrested. My love for Chris Rock had risen a 1000 percent. God bless this young man

[@locnott2]

Chris got his justice on the Netflix special.

[@doveshouse]

The victim should never be put in the position to be responsible to decide what happens next, immediately after an assault and battery. The fact that the academy and/or academy affiliates are using Chris's statements (directly after the assault) as rationale for not ejecting Will Smith is absolutely despicable. In the fact they are slapping him again by trying to use his statements as justification. It's disgusting. When someone is assaulted, it's time for the people around the victim to step up and take control of the situation. Chris was assaulted once by Will Smith and is now assaulted again by the Academy and the producers of the show.

[@mwfmtnman]

Again, another panty waste making it seem like Chris was human trafficked. Ffs, it was a slap. It was bs for sure it come on. This is what we get in a feminized society. Men get hit growing up, it happens, and we move on, not cry and moan about being victims. It is no wonder authoritarian goons around the world feel like they can get away with horrid crimes now that US men have been gelded by their women...like Smith.

[@repentoryouwilllikewiseper8741]

Repent to Jesus Christ “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭27:17‬ ‭NIV‬‬ M

[@georgcantor7172]

Hollywood is a good example of when the Rule of Equity (ROE) supersedes the Rule of Law (ROL). Historically, the ROE was specifically created for the British Monarchy, where the Royals were given "Equity Points" (EPs) for their royalty, power, prestige, wealth, social status. The ROL, on the other hand, was created specifically for the non-Royals, the Commoners. The Royals were spotted certain EPs depending on their line of accession to the throne. The King or Queen was spotted infinity EPs, a prince or princess, duke or duchess, baron or baroness would be spotted a lower number from the King, Queen. But the Royals would have much more EPs than any Commoner. This allowed the Royals to rape, murder, torture, enslave the Commoners at will, since the ROE superseded the ROL meant for Commoners. In the U.S., there is no Monarchy, but there are those with wealth, power, fame, prestige, high social status, and their Equity Points are based on these characteristics. As a throwback to British Rule, the U.S. continued w/ the British system of having 2 governing laws: (1) ROE, (2) ROL. And as a throwback, in the U.S., the ROE supersedes the ROL. The Founding Fathers detested the ROE and worked hard to eradicate this in the U.S. legal system; they felt that the ROE was another manifestation of Tyranny. But the ROE crept back in via many SCOTUS rulings in the past two centuries. Hence, this is why some peeps are given special consideration not afforded to others. In Hollywood, Smith has more EPs than Rock. Hence, this is why the LAPD, Academy Awards honchos are giving Smith more consideration, leniency.

[@beyondsafe9958]

Exactly ‼️‼️ #ARRESTWILLSMITH

[@zackzues4830]

All fkn facts,chris was really just trying to avoid looking like a beat up partner who called the cops,and being as tho its another man he was trying to salvage what was left of his manhood as seen by the public,knowing they would call him even more punks fir doing so.I also think he wanted it to lay dormant in hopes that just maybe if the show goes on maybe somehow it will go way or be less paid attention too.🤷🏾‍♂️.Ur really grasping at straws when someone humiliates you worldwide and embarrasses you like that to find ways to make it better. Will Smith is a public pussi azz lil itch in my eyes.No real man respects what he did.He a itch and I would treat that hoe and him he married to like the low itches they are.Fc will smith and his whole illumaniti slave ass family

[@brokenarrow6783]

Let also get this straight. The producers of the event can have anyone removed from the event, and should have. Why they would put the weight of that decision on the shoulders of the victim is beyond comprehension. This would have been the moment to do the right thing by the victim and the remaining audience. Lets not mention, the whole world was/is watching...

[@roc2588]

Exactly. Will Packards attempt to cover his butt by victim blaming is shameful. He shouldnt be allowed to produce a dog show. He even admits that Chris only statement was that he didn't want will Smith arrested. He never said he didn't want will Smith to leave. It's a private event with security. They could have had will Smith removed

[@keithsavage4340]

yes but there are multiple producers. No one person can make that call.

[@randolphpinkle4482]

Everyone would have interpreted Smith's removal as having come from Rock, one way or another. What I don't get is the complete lack of remorse Smith had for many many hours after the slap...and probably still has. Smith has the mind of a gangsta--and that's no compliment. I'm King of the World!

[@jamigoddess]

Chris was so concerned about how his other colleagues had worked so hard. Especially Questlove who was about to win an Oscar for a movie about marginalized people in Harlem. And he wanted Will to be there for his award too! Incredible grace.

[@lilialvarado9106]

What I understood, though, was that Chris didn't want to press charges. I don't know if he was advocating for him to stay, I think that was the producer's interpretation of it all. That's what I understood. But Will Smith behaved like a tantrumming toddler, he got upset, got physical, and still refused to cooperate by voluntarily leaving. They gave in to him like a little kid. Lost a lot of respect for him.

[@sallya.6944]

Will Packer should have protected Chris Rock. This is what history will remember about his Production of this show.

[@RT-xj7el]

Chris Rock handled this better than anyone on Earth could have handled it. He's amazing!

[@jewisonjacaban6980]

The laughing, the physical assault, the refusal to be removed, the crying on stage, and then the laughing and getting jiggy with it after party as if nothing happens? What a world class act Will Smith is. The thought that disturbed me most is that the people thought he was standing for his wife? Is beyond hypocracy of the celebrities who was giving Smith the ovation, what a joke those celebrities are.

[@valgehiir]

all around douchebag Will Smiths

[@keikey9123]

You're damn right. He just stood for the macho hubby. Because he felt he had to defend her honor. Not because he wanted too. He thought people were going to point et him for laughing with others when finally, he's going to lose more after the violence

[@GLEAM0721]

What goes around comes right back around ... Seems like Wills true character came out ...

[@pearcey1113]

Yep I agree 100% they all clapped him like a hero it made me sick literally the guys a scumbag

[@adityavora007]

could not have said it better

[@hikari9433]

We keep seeing how Chris Rock was the superior man in this. Mad respect.

[@lauriemcdarby5368]

Right….and to think it was his mouth that started all of this.

[@djinjis]

I hope Smith is done, he's lame anyway.

[@anthonywatford5256]

@@lauriemcdarby5368 and yet Will Smith laugh initially until that ENTANGLEMENT BALDHEAD SCALAWAG BLOOD SUCKING DEMON ROLLED HER EYES

[@TarynToday]

@@djinjis sure kid 🙄

[@djinjis]

@@TarynToday thx, grandpa.

[@3XILxENIGMA]

That is the EPITOME of what *Wealth* & *Privilege* looks like

[@shalevedna]

This Incident will never be forgotten, no matter how much Will and his wife want to or try. It will most definitely be the in the obituary when Will finally passed away.

[@MandieA1]

You never ask a victim what they want in their stunned moment because they aren't thinking clearly and don't want blamed for more trouble.

[@raleemay]

Right they should have removed him anyway

[@erikh9991]

Notice you don't hear any celebrating afterwards from the first all black crew. Will got a pass. I hate these "first" of anything celebrations.

[@Lighthousepreserve]

Involving different sexes the police arrest the man nonetheless.

[@SaSpursFan]

Good point!

[@sgiado]

I think this as well. Usually a victim of violence wants to get away from the person and situation as quickly as possible. That 'flight' response.

[@samuelvance5674]

During circuses in the 1800s, when animals got loose, or refused to do their tricks, the Circus 🎪 management would say "the show must go on." Chris Rock gave that a whole new meaning. YOU GO CHRIS! ! BROTHER ROCK, YOU ROCK! !

[@maxedoutmotivation8430]

Rock just gained my respect 🙏 🫡 to the highest level. What a tremendous professional and man. He didn't let his ego or justified indignation control him. He chose forgiveness instead 😌.

[@ErikBreivik]

If Will had been arrested live on the oscars, that would’ve been the greatest night on television. Instead, we saw him receive a standing ovation after his assault, as he accepted his best actor award. That in itself made it one of the worst nights on television. Jim Carrey said it best, “Hollywood is spineless.”

[@roanoazoros1fan358]

Jim carry said that while sueing someone for something that had nothing to do with him

[@mariaeugenia2436]

why LAPD does nothing when there are people looting shops in broad daylight??? or people is stabbed at their jobs??? ... Mr Rock has been having fun with Jada, her marriage, his kids, his ex wife, her health for the last 6 years... when enough is enough??? Smith can still act, be nominated and win oscars, he just won´t be able to vote or nominate films as a member of the Academy... 2 men go to Las Vegas and have a boxing match, and one kills the other or leaves him with brain damage and nothing happens... all legal... on a film a stuntman gets the punches and can even die... all legal... now if there is a robbery and you are attacked, if you fight for your life, and you hurt or kill the robber in self defense YOU go to jail... all legal.. matthew Broderick killed someone in a traffic accident... Woody Allen had p r n photos of soon yi aged 7 at that time... mark wahberg attacked 2 people with a baseball bat... James franco with minors ... Gary Oldman with domestic violence charges that ended in divorce as well as Jonathan Rhys Meyers, David Hasselhof y Michael Fassbender... did anything happen to any of them??? But we are shocked by a slap cause making jokes about ill people is legal now... so those who make fun of President Biden and his age and health issues can do it cause it is legal now...

[@OutsiderLXIX]

@@roanoazoros1fan358 first of all.....stupid argument. 2nd of all....learn how to spell.

[@roanoazoros1fan358]

@Artax Horse thanks

[@CBC460]

Well, this wouldn't be the first time that a celebrity does something terrible and still wins an award. It has happened before with other celebrities who have done worse.

[@chelseamunroe]

I truly believe that the reason Chris was so calm and “collected” was that he was still in shock. He shouldn’t have even been asked to make the decision to have him arrested or not. You can still be in shock days later, it wasn’t his responsibility to decide what should happen because he wasn’t in the correct head space to make decisions and of course he would want to have everything continue smoothly. But the fact that he was able to be assaulted on stage and no one come to help or stop it, they had a responsibility to HIM to remove him immediately. The security of the facility should have removed him right then and there and then the police could have figured out what to do. But to put that on to Chris isn’t fair or right. Let me give an example that is very different.. but could relate to his mindset. I knew a girl in high school that was assaulted by the star football player of our school. Our football team was about to go to the championship. She requested that he not be expelled because at the time, she hadn’t processed what happened and she knew people would be angry and blame her if he were expelled and unable to play in the championship. Even though it would obviously not be her fault, she wanted to brush it off because he was well liked by everyone. This should have never been her responsibility to decide what happened to him, he should have been removed because it’s the right thing to do. And I’m sure now years later she wishes she wouldn’t have said he could stay but that’s because she’s had time to process it. I think Chris kind of felt the same way in the moment, like no no just continue the show it’s fine.. don’t kick him out etc. because he knew many people in the audience and the world would have blamed him for that. But it shouldn’t have even been an option for him to have to consider.

[@aSimpleKindaGirl]

1000%

[@qiucarter9054]

respect your comment, thanks for let us better understand this.

[@zolaburgess8344]

Very good point!

[@fuel4luv28]

Excellent comment

[@Pjiggy]

Chris Rock was NEVER going to have Will Smith, another prolific Black man as himself, arrested. That was not an option to him ever.

[@KevinSoupy]

He never apologized to Chris that should have been the first call in the am not a social media apology

[@rohananya]

This man interviewing the Oscar producer is SO handsome and looks really smart 💋💋

[@jasonpoyer9331]

Will Smith will NEVER live this down. Respect to Chris. Love the guy.

[@ponypower8]

I think he can....IF he divorces Jada in the near or immediate future.

[@flowerfaeri]

I think he just won a lot of new fans.

[@user-sz6kp1tn6c]

Good thing Will has hundreds of millions of dollars & generational wealth to help him recover from such an embarrassing moment. The random strangers on the internet attacking him are definitely getting to him.

[@flowerfaeri]

@@ponypower8 wouldn’t be surprised if she goaded him to do something. Smith was laughing initially.

[@pussydestroyer87]

@@user-sz6kp1tn6c True. It's great that some people have enough money that they don't have to follow the same rules the rest of us do.

[@kurtisgonzales37]

Proof of how big a man Chris Rock really is. A lot of respect for that man.

[@personamad]

oh boy… kzbin.info/www/bejne/boXIm3xqfMelprM

[@sugadaddy7050]

Chris is a better man than me. I understand why he didn't want to press charges, but I would still sue the holy living bat crap out of Will. Plus, I would sue the Oscars. They let Will accept his award, laugh and play around on stage and attend the after party. I would sue both the Oscars & Will for $1 million per minute that Will got to stay in the building after he attacked. But hey. Just another rich jerk doing whatever he wants with NO CONSEQUENCES. You know. America...

[@rangyixiong]

@Sean Hardman Jada smith is an actress, and that was the Oscar. Had Will stayed mute and do an IG or include some statements in his acceptance speech, he would have had Chris Rock cancelled. But hélas

[@kurtisgonzales37]

@Sean Hardman that was his job... To roast people. Literally what he was paid for. Will should've sat in the back.

[@iloveblackwomen9926]

i don't to hear nothing abput people saying black men don't protect black women no more

[@citizenoftheearth6]

This is like asking a beaten wife if she wants to press charges. Crazy.

[@simonalfonso18]

If anyone has heard the podcast where Chris Rock opens up about being bullied when he was younger it makes this whole situation so much worse. He was beaten and punched so much in school his defense was to joke and accept it. Very similar to what happened at the oscars. Just sad to see that he was probably brought back to that moment.

[@martina5296]

OMG! That's so heartbreaking. He really showed class beyond measure after he Will Smith violently assaulted him. He probably had horrible nightmares or some other type of ptsd that night reliving his childhood trauma. I hope he's doing well. Because getting bullied by others (especially kids) is sometime not easy to get over as we grow up into good, competent and well behaved adults.

[@ms.c9430]

Uh...his show.."everybody hates chris". However, It actually makes sense..why he became a comedian. Victims of verbal abuse bullying, usually become verbal bullies when they're older.

[@onyx59]

On point!

[@sheema_2512]

Agree!

[@shelliepoitras2473]

I did and wow..I got such respect for him and admiration he's one helluva human being!

[@lorenzoburton3974]

I’m 45 and this makes me want to cry. Chris is a comedic genius and hero.

[@Gus-op5ff]

Comedic genius 😂

[@coryburns9161]

When I think about it while reading comments I almost did I now have tremendous respect for the man Who is Chris Rock

[@Jodymillz]

💯

[@VC-mo5yg]

Chris Rock is a Superior and ELEGANT professional. GRACE.

[@sakura_jerayasama106]

The fact that the removal was not automatic, shocked me. Violence should NEVER BE TOLERATED regardless how the victim feels.

[@pb1305]

Chris lived up to his last name! What a man!

[@purpleflowers8468]

Chris is a real Rock .🙋

[@condorX2]

It's staged. Who's best actor on that stage?

[@JohnjOcampo]

Yup, get rocked.

[@shaunramesh2319]

Wooow they finna try everything. They think we stupid stupid. We know it's staged BUCKOS!

[@pb1305]

@@condorX2 Where is your proof?

[@christinacarrasco7080]

This hurts me to my core. They allowed Chris Rock to be a victim of assault just to “save” their precious show? Had it been a woman up there what would have happened? Disgusting. And then giving Will Smith a standing ovation for his performance? Sickening and shameful.

[@JeffCaplan313]

"The show must go on!" The things men do to entertain others... 🤭

[@robinlaniertomlinson5373]

I hope Smith is banned. I have totally boycotted his movies and music. Obviously he needs anger management help and he needs to get away from Jada.

[@reddlady5997]

@@mepulley7913 No she don't. When she started the bs about alopecia, a few years ago, folks with severe alopecia and cancer patients pulled up several seats for her to have. She is bald because she made a style choice to be bald. I will NEVER support a person saying "a higher power decided I should lose my hair" Boo, I thought you said alopecia decided. Pick a culprit.

[@overthemountains7207]

British actor Daniel Kaluuya and American singer H.E.R., who both won big at last year’s Academy Awards, appeared onstage together early in the night to present the award for Best Supporting Actress. As the two black stars walked onto centerstage, an instrumental version of Toto’s “Africa” was played in the background, sending social media into a frenzy. 🤣🤣 what the hell is happening to this world lmao 🤣

[@notabadword4026]

It “hurts you to your core” that Chris Rock got smacked on stage? 🙄

[@candacegrier2907]

First time I've ever heard him say a curse word. lol

[@ominousdarkrealms3303]

Will, just pay him dude. What he went through was insane and deserves to be compensated.

[@marjory642]

I was at Chris Rock’s show last night in Boston, some of the people in the audience started cursing Will Smith and tried to get the rest of us to chant with them. Chris quickly shut that down saying “it’s all good, it’s all good”. The people were removed and Chris went about telling his jokes that he had already prepared, none about this incident. Chris Rock is a true class act, he has handled himself professionally even when having the opportunity to take shots at Will Smith.

[@Reticuli]

Venue security should have removed Will Smith from the auditorium. They didn't need the LAPD to do that. Will Packer lacks a spine.

[@stevencoardvenice]

I'm sure that'll come at some point

[@marjory642]

@@Reticuli 100% agreed!

[@applepie1923]

@@Reticuli Will Packer is in on this. He will never co sign ANY punishment for Will or Jada. If you want be to tell you how everybody in on this was going to benefit and how I KNOW this way planned. Just ask me and I will.

[@marjory642]

@@stevencoardvenice Oh absolutely, I’m sure he has some good jokes coming about this.

[@lifeisimportantkate]

Why did no one went to comfort Chris on stage? This makes Chris Rock the better person. Much respect to Chris, he is a role model for our children. KUDOS MAN.

[@carolecochrane8173]

Chris was so amazing, he was so dignified. Great respect to Chris a lovely man. Love from the UK.😄

[@deedeeiam]

He was so professional that I honestly don't think anyone got the chance. Rock was amazing. How he maintained his composure is ridiculous.

[@audreynesbitt6049]

I guess everyone was so shock

[@BryanCostner]

Everyone was shocked, they thought it was just staged when it was actually Chris. It was a short slap, nobody could comfort Chris on stage, unless Will beat him up

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[@cheyloo]

I love Chris Rock! What a professional! He kept it together and didn't react. He is THE man!

[@brianoakes70255]

Not even in a relationship as he yelled, He is a great actor

[@joysimpson7503]

Chris was severely bullied when he was young . I can’t imagine the immense pain/humiliation he is experiencing. Will should be very thankful and should have apologised to Chris the same night . Because, the ‘REAL MAN’ refused to have him arrested .

[@Moss_piglets]

It makes me sad because it might have brought back those memories when he was bullied but he stood his ground and was the better person.

[@el_mal_de_ojo]

In his face you can tell that this is not a new feeling for him, but not one that he wanted to feel again.

[@geoffreyfaltot1006]

Bro. Mad respect for Chris. Just saying "I'm fine. Let's go. Let's get out of here...No, I don't want any action." So much respect. Just gained a fan man. I liked you before now I love ya! Chris Rock stand up guy.

[@NOMADcourier85]

This is the moment where it went from Hollywood to Hollyweird for me.

[@JonathanSterlingUSA]

The police department did not need permission. Nobody needs to "press charges" in that situation since everybody saw what happened.

[@stelthy3450]

Yes they do need to ask the victim because there is no point in arresting him if it's just going to be dropped afterwards. If the victim won't testify then there is no case. So then resources are being wasted. Paperwork, time, he would be out on his own recognizance in an hour.

[@Fucev]

Celebrity privilege

[@malachithegreat3889]

proof this is staged. Please wake up!

[@boysfootballmr.jordanfootball]

Exactly , States attorneys pick up cases all the time when no one wants to press charges especially people of color knew they were dealing with rich people Thats it

[@rogermosberger6856]

Chris Rock does not "own" the venue! He is not the only one with the right to have Will Smith arrested. In my opinion, Chris Rock was thrown under the bus!

[@tamiz8895]

After he was slapped and Will Smith was screaming at him, Rock started to say, “I could, ohhh okaay…” and left it there. Yup, Chris, the restraint you showed was almost superhuman…you COULD HAVE, but you DIDN’T. He is brilliant, quick-minded, funny and incredible.

[@taylormoye7098]

I totally agree!!!

[@barbarabain4303]

dude why didnt u have smith removed from the premises ????