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Will Smith Slaps Chris Rock
During the 94th Academy Awards on March 27, 2022, Will Smith walked onstage and slapped presenter and comedian Chris Rock after Rock joked about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith's shaved head with a reference to the film G.I. Jane. Smith then returned to his seat and yelled to Rock, twice, saying "Keep my wife's name out your f***ing mouth!" Pinkett Smith had been diagnosed with alopecia in 2018 and would later shave her head due to the condition. Later in the night, Smith was named Best Actor for King Richard and apologized to the Academy of Motion Pictures and the other nominees, but not to Rock, in his acceptance speech. Following public backlash, Smith issued a formal apology. ABC, The Academy, and the Screen Actors Guild condemned Smith following the incident, which is currently being reviewed by the Academy's Board of Governors. Rock declined to press charges against Smith, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
On April 1, 2022, Smith pre-emptively tendered his resignation from the Academy, writing in part:
"I deprived other nominees and winners of their opportunity to celebrate and be celebrated for their extraordinary work. I am heartbroken. I want to put the focus back on those who deserve attention for their achievements and allow the Academy to get back to the incredible work it does to support creativity and artistry in film. So, I am resigning from membership in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, and will accept any further consequences the Board deems appropriate."
The AMPAS President David Rubin accepted the resignation in an official statement but said they would continue their investigation. Smith's resignation means he is no longer able to vote on Oscar nominations as a member of the Academy. Commentators have speculated that Smith's resignation from the Academy and other related fallout from the slap would damage his "family brand."
The Behavior Panel comprises the world's top body language and behavior experts: Scott Rouse, Mark Bowden, Chase Hughes, and Greg Hartley. They analyze behavior and body language in videos of public interest. This non-partisan group aims to educate and entertain, focusing on nonverbal communication, deception detection, behavioral analysis, statement analysis, interrogation, and resistance to interrogation. Through careful examination of gestures, expressions, linguistics, and cultural context, they reveal truths and deceptions. The Behavior Panel is prominently featured on The Dr. Phil Show and has its own show on the US TV Network, Merit Street Media..
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Chapters:
0:00 Oscar Slap Body Language
4:12 Impactful Performance Moment
8:50 Chris Rock's Post-Slap Behavior
12:21 Physical Altercation Analysis
16:31 Understanding Public Outbursts
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[@forbiddenhistory2331]

Which one of you guys runs this channel? Just curious.

[@DESOUSAB]

Will Smith was more concerned about keeping his wife's name out of other men's mouths, than his wife's mouth off of other men. That was the joke he artfully delivered without delivering it when he responded to Will with "I could..." but won't.

[@pattyward710]

I would be afraid to meet you in person! you'd be studying my every movement , lip lick , eye blink, weird laugh, arms crossed or down by my side, I'd probably make myself look guilty of something🥴 lol

[@user-kr2zx3hm7h]

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[@baldblackgirlchronicles996]

@thebehaviorpanel I would love to hear your take on Henry Dinkins interview. When I watched it I thought of you all because this guys breathing elevation is unbelievable. And he got absolutely no answers. Hope you can review the info and share your feedback

[@themurrrr]

I don’t care what Jada has said or done. I don’t care what Chris said or did. This slap was assault, not self defense. People need to stop making excuses for a man who responded to words with violence. A man who then smirked as he sauntered off. Refused to leave when they asked him too. Took an Oscar and gave a speech in which he did not apologize to the person he assaulted. How many days did it take for him to apologize to Chris…

[@smae890]

Yep - nailed it...I've said similar all over the internet!

[@Songbirdstress]

Especially as he's a rapper...

[@stephenthompson2542]

Exactly it shouldn't have been given airplay and will smith should have been charged . Any news is good news for these people don't show it and charge them

[@curtisjmichaud9536]

Here Here!!! Well Said Anna K.... And the "apology" doesn't qualify for one.. Especially coming from a "man" who wants to be a "better man" and send a written apology for something that was done for the entertainment world to see.???? need I say more??

[@earth6275]

Chris Rock should sue Smith like Jim Carey says. Just to teach the dysfunctional smith's a lesson

[@LolaClo]

While I think Will’s action was disgusting, I am also disgusted by producers that didn’t escort Will out. Silence is consent.

[@Annie497]

Agree, 100%. He lost his right to be present at the awards and should have been booted out and banned, permanently.

[@susieschilling4009]

Entitled bleep bleep bleep. I never watch another movie of his again. He lost my respect and I hope from many others.

[@cubbdacrossfacecrippler]

Why though?

[@eiforget]

Agreed. Smith should have been removed immediately, and then he should have been arrested for assault.

[@LunalovaniaGaming]

The fact that he was allowed to come up and get his award, and having everyone clap for him, given what just happened with him slapping Chris, truly disgusts me. It tells me other celebs and people there, will praise a currently violent person as long as they win an award. Will doesn't strike me as a continual violent person. He made a mistake, he knows he did, and the real rage inside of him came from Jada and their relationship. Chris should have never gotten slapped, period. No one should ever experience violence of another, over a joke. I agree with Mark here, where the slap was a last minute decision. Maybe Will thought, if I show her I can stick up for her, she might want to make our relationship work? In reality though, Will needs to get away from Jada asap. They clearly aren't right for each other, and Will keeps on getting hurt and manipulated and cheated on from Jada. Imo, I believe Jada settled for Will all them years ago, meaning when she lost Tupac, she said, okay screw it, I'll marry Will because I don't want to be alone. I know she was dating Will before Pacs death, but she said in a few interviews at that time that her and Will were just having fun, and it wasn't anything real serious, so I believe she seriously latched onto Will after she lost pac, even though pac has stated multiple times that he would never date or marry Jada. She was just a best friend, a sister who not bonded by blood, but bonded by their close relationship over the years. Again, these are just my opinions on the matter, so please take it with a grain of salt. Thank you gentlemen and thank you Lola!! 💜🤝

[@sonjawells4265]

There was nothing fake about that slap. Chris was a class act.

[@tavonfenwick-yb5xv]

Yeah, it was fake.. it’s kinda obvious

[@Ann-cb2qx]

I think Will Smith is actually most angry with his wife, not truly Chris Rock. They have made it known they have an “ open marriage”. She has spoken about a relationship with a younger man, who lived in the family home for a while. I suspect Will smith was hurt and angry about that and for whatever reason, Chris Rock’s remark made Smith feel he had to defend his wife’s honor, because all the gossip about the wife. I do believe Rock controlled his own emotion beautifully . Far more obviously, than Smith did! I lost respect for will Smith that day and I admire Chris Rock far more than I already did, because of his comedic talent. Bravo Mr Rock.

[@TheUltimateWriterNZ]

Chris takes a slap better than Will takes a joke.

[@Dutch1954]

Chris Rock never expected when he arrived for work that night to be vaulted to the position of LEGEND. Pure professional class and personal restraint under the circumstances, the world saw him hold back from speaking the words righteously illuminating Will Smith as the jellyfish that he was.

[@stephanieharries7746]

Well said

[@janiceg7661]

I’d like to see Chris go after him legally and laugh all the way to the bank. Assault is uncalled for…

[@celesteonthetube]

Excellent point and insight!! Love this comment! 🙌👍

[@RoderickEtheria]

Will takes a joke perfectly well. Jada doesn't. Is it at all possible that Will pulled his slap?

[@pugginspice]

I really liked Jim Carrey’s take., “you do not have the right to walk up on stage and smack somebody in the face because they said words.”

[@AmethystEmpressDivineTarot6589]

Now TI did it a couple days ago to a comedienne

[@Songbirdstress]

@@AmethystEmpressDivineTarot6589 A Marvel actor did it to a girl singing karaoke in Oz recently .

[@AmethystEmpressDivineTarot6589]

@@Songbirdstress yeah I heard a lil about that too. This is insane. Stix n Stones man.

[@JDAfrica]

Um, that’s not only Jim Carrey’s words… it’s the law.

[@wilmamcphail4686]

This stupid act on Will's part pretty much ruined Will's big night. Chis took a slap but he came out the big winner.

[@annabrahamson4320]

He shouldn't have it was a bully move with his mouth.

[@susieschilling4009]

Ruined it for everyone there. He behaved like a spoiled brat. Entitled and rich doesn’t mean he has class.

[@beckyh224]

Will wasn't reacting to the joke, he was reacting to Jada's reaction to the joke. She has emasculated Will with her entanglements with a boy and he's trying to prove his manhood. Pitiful relationship, so unhealthy.

[@phabebarcelona863]

Yup imagine his son firends n convincèd him that was okay. She never respected him jelous of him maybe but perhaos its what Will could afford her. He knows deep inside He knows but he is stuck in way deeeeepppp

[@maggiebeth5442]

I watched it live and was disgusted by not only Will's behaviour but with the lack of action by the people in the theatre. So much respect for Chris Rock's professionalism and I'm glad yous are pointing it out.

[@ekaterinabalderdash31]

I felt exactly the same!

[@LillysConner]

Yes it was quite disgusting to see the standing ovation. Spineless Hollywood elites showing violence promotion, they all pretended and behaved like nothing happened. Where was the standing ovation for Chris for the restraint from kicking Will's @ss as he turned after the slap?

[@slingshotdon]

Lol it was fake

[@slingshotdon]

@James Grimaldi lol its Hollywood 3 actors and one of them has a comedy world tour coming up do the math...

[@helenn7577]

I remain shocked that a man can be abused in front of the Holywood rich and not one person said its not acceptable and then go on to give Will the Oscar. We must say NO to violence. We saw bad behaviour from the Hollywood with Harvey Wienstein shame on them all.

[@dianasimplifies]

I agree. Unbelievable. These elites get away with everything.

[@helenn7577]

@@dianasimplifies but they will be the loosers people will lose respect for them

[@dianeduffcroop8158]

This event destroyed any respect I had for Will Smith, and it wasn't much to begin with. Chris Rock is a straight-up classy gentleman because like the panelist's said he could have laid into Smith big time and made a whole routine out of him and his idiot wife. Kudos to Chris Rock for displaying that kind of restraint and class.

[@cindycliff70]

This shows what Will Smith is really like, not the nice guy he pretends to be!

[@fowchiiiliedpuppiesdied]

Hollywood: house of pedos.

[@BJMauck]

Revenge is best served a year later with a Netflix special.

[@pageribe2399]

Brilliant statement!

[@tamaraaugustin]

YES!

[@tanyachristensen5330]

I think Chris leaned forward trusting Will to speak not hit...it takes a real coward to hit a smaller man whose hands are behind his back. Criminal behavior and a fall from grace for sure. The standing ovation made me sick.

[@shaina8552]

Yeah and Chris rock was heavily bullied as a Child it seems he was prepared for anything.

[@LillysConner]

Yes I think he was expecting Will to say something so he leaned forward and omg that standing ovation was so disgusting. Of all the things Chris would have said about Jada, GI Jane joke was actually a big compliment!

[@danitheuerkauf7095]

Everyone seems to miss the fact he said i love you jada before he made the joke.

[@alexandrasimon7191]

@@LillysConner exactly - it was a compliment. It's not like he compared her to Uncle Fester

[@mareavoce1272]

If THE Rock had made that joke - there’s no way Will Smith would’ve slapped him.

[@Lela-plants]

I love how Chris says , “ man I could…” like he knows he could go off on the Smiths in so many more ways than just commenting on Jada’s hair. But he shows much class by not doing it.

[@donnatarawneh2014]

He probably already had a joke that would have got a good laugh, about Will slapping him that would have put Will and Jada in their place and taken them both down a few notches off their high horses but chose to restrain himself.

[@mamalupine7604]

Chris Rock behaved admirably throughout this incident!

[@annemccarron2281]

Absolutely! Made me admire Chris Rock even more. If Jada had any class she would have laughed about it. If she doesn't want people to comment on her bald head, she should wear a wig. Will Smith thought it was funny initially, but saw Jada's reaction & felt he had to do something to "defend" her honor. There is a name for men who kowtow to their wives.

[@eloise22422]

@@annemccarron2281 exactly. Not only that but there is an interview of jada saying she loved how she looks with a bald head. She said she loves it. She’s lucky to be compared to Demi Moore and GI Jane who was a bad ass character.

[@Jenn_80]

Before this slap, Chris Rock was probably a better friend to Will than Jada was as a wife.

[@meneakimarcum8908]

I can’t believe how Childish Will Smith acted and how pathetic it is that a grown man would do this. Hat’s off to Chris Rock. He handled this incredibly well. I personally think Will and his wife should have been walked out!!

[@janetbirdsong867]

I can't believe how insensitive people are to others disabilities or disorders.

[@insideroutside]

You know the oscars is prerecorded. Lol there is no telling what actually happened that day. They only show what they want to be seen

[@mountainwoman4924]

@@janetbirdsong867 Disorders? Are you speaking of Jada? If Will and Jada had not made such a big deal out of something as mild as Chris' GI Jane joke, very few people watching would have known she had alopecia. I thought she was just trying for a new hair style...seriously...and it looks good on her. Now Will has damaged himself defending what didn't need defending. He's a good actor but I think Chris is a better comedian and actor. Watch the version of DEATH AT A FUNERAL in which he was the humorous straight-man. He made that movie blend together while being hilarious.

[@marcmarini8425]

Chris showed he is the better man. And he said later he used to have a hearing problem but after Will slapped him he got his hearing back. Haha

[@terrycole2407]

Absolutely!

[@foekist7312]

I love how Ricky Gervais said that he wouldn't have made a joke about her hair. Instead, he would have made a joke about her boyfriend.

[@user-wb4ty2ye7s]

Johnny G Is that you Jada?

[@christinenewland386]

It was not a fight. It was an attack....in front of the world!

[@elizabethmay7262]

Will Smith's behavior here is disgusting and there is no excuse for it. I was also disgusted when he got a standing ovation when he won his Oscar. Why did the other stars do that? Apparently after the slap he was asked to leave but he refused to. Unbelievable behaviour!

[@crystaldawn9255]

I think most people thought it was a planned skit (although prob though it wasn't a very funny one at all) and didn't find out it was authentic until later. Prob even security was confused

[@tiggzr9744]

Bcuz it's all planned....

[@tiggzr9744]

Lol 😹 apparently do you believe he was asked to leave why wasn't he escorted out

[@AlphaMom55]

Full disclosure: I'm a woman of color who has lost over 50% of my long, thick, black, course, curly ethnic hair and essentially all my eyelashes due to medical issues. Rock is a comedian, the only people who still can exercise free speech without fear. Rock didn't know about her alleged alopecia. For years, she blamed very overly tight braids and other hairstyles for losing her edges and eventually some of her hair. Look at her beautiful, almost perfect head. Hairline waaaay back. Like when you lose your edges. Even if she has alopecia, Rock wasn't referring to that. He joked about her being the next badass GI Jane. Will groveled and squirmed and cried while she made him sit at her red table for an hour, trying her best to justify her adulterous acts with their son's friend yet insists on calling it an entanglement and blamed Will. Now, perhaps there were needs she she had which weren't being met. No husband or wife can meet 100 % of your needs but you owe them an opportunity to resolve matters...privately without telling the world all the details. So, he's been humiliated and emasculated by his wife and made fun of by the nation and he let it build up and took out his pain, anger, embarrassment, and frustration on Rock who btw, handled himself like a true professional. Most people would have either frozen or defended themselves. He did neither. He kept hosting and kept his composure. ¡Bravo y bendiciones, Chris Rock! 🙏💙

[@ardisschneider863]

Absolutely... Too bad the media hasnt addressed this

[@RobertSmith-rg1hx]

Chris Rock is a 60 year old man and his daughters actually had to watch their father get physically assaulted on live TV in front of millions of people and then actually see Denzel Washington, and Tyler Perry and Bradley Cooper console and comfort poor Will Smith..and not ONE single solitary star not even the women hosts of the Oscars ..ever consoled Chris Rock..he was ALONE in this. The only class in this act was Chris Rock that right after being assaulted, he had to give the Oscar win to Queslove.

[@jonathanyodice8732]

Rock was about to say something, probably about the dysfunctional relationship of the Smith marriage - but he wisely held his tongue, kept his composure, and saved the broadcast - if reports are true, he told the LAPD backstage that NOT to press charges, which would have made this debacle even worse - Rock saved the broadcast and emerges heroic and rightly so,

[@outermarker5801]

Are you certain of that? Or are you assuming the parts we all saw reported are all that occurred? I find it highly unlikely Chris Rock was deliberately ignored by the people you mentioned, as well as everyone else.

[@lindawoodall5976]

I was not a fan until I saw how much class Chris Rock displayed. The self restraint Will Smith should have exercised saved the Oscars despite this horrible, ugliest, poorest kind of behavior. He ruined his life for that witch, Jada. Nuff said.

[@MichaelaH2059]

He’s 57 but, yes, I agree. That had to be upsetting for his family to watch.

[@DigThugDoug]

@@outermarker5801 Are you sure you aren’t being a contrarian just to be one? I saw what I saw.

[@stepheboyd17]

It wasn’t a fight it was an assault.

[@plsavage]

Total class act Chris Rock! Not so much for Will Smith

[@annabrahamson4320]

Class act in making fun of some man's wife for losing her hair. Get laughs without hurting someone else, he was asked to not mention his wife, he didn't need to. He started it

[@plsavage]

@@annabrahamson4320 it's called comedy and that teaches people how to not take themselves too seriously and to have a sense of humor about life. If you want to live places where people can't do that try North Korea or another communist country.

[@userxpf9ti]

I agree it definitely was not a staged smack. It's Chris Rock who deserved an Oscar at that moment.

[@heatherlyons4167]

Jada thinks a might highly of herself and it's not well-deserved. Will for some reason is still trying to prove himself to her. For what, I do not know. Chris took the high road and definitely deserves respect.

[@iStorm-my5fp]

Yeah I have no idea what he sees in her

[@christinerobinson9372]

I also have no idea what he sees in her. She does think mighty highly of herself. And all of that is their own personal business, and should never have been made the butt of a personal "joke" which was no joke, it was a veiled insult. If a bully insults your wife to her face, in front of you, in public, there is but one response and Will took it.

[@ElizabethRodriguez-nx1mw]

How disgusting and disturbing he should of been arrested

[@michaelmcgee335]

Gigantic failure by the Oscars in not evicting Will Smith from the venue.

[@DoubleMonoLR]

Apparently they asked him to leave, but he wouldn't. But yeah, security should've made him leave.

[@michaelmcgee335]

@@DoubleMonoLR They should have posted him his Oscar and if that’s embarrassing a big boo fucking hoo he assaulted a host on national tv.

[@julesd9543]

Was never a fan of Chris Rock before but I am now. Still can't believe Will Smith thought he could just go up and whack someone across the face. Chris handled it well, and the speech from WS afterwards was puke inducing. Vessel of love my arse! Thanks for doing this one.

[@sasha_sash9660]

Agreed .I aslo think Jada is jealous of Wills sucess deep down.There us something deeper goimg on here then the joke .

[@marcmarini8425]

Chris is class, I've always been a fan of Chris Rock. His stand up is helarious.

[@glynnisrowley998]

I think Chris Rock handled the situation very well.

[@janwilliams1781]

Smith nearly blinded someone by hitting him and breaking the orbital bone. For that entire crowd to give Smith a standing ovation was absolutely sickening.

[@Annie497]

He deserved a boot in the a$$, right out of that arena. His speech was as pathetic as he and Jada are. Both need to be blackballed out of Hollywood because they are both disgusting human beings.

[@dawnc1419]

I think Chris Rock deserves an Oscar for his brilliant acting of how to behave when your assaulted in public when it's totally inappropriate!

[@JustIdeas000]

From a female’s perspective, Smith’s actions are pent-up rage taken out on someone else (because it’s socially more acceptable for a man to hit a man than a woman), when his real object of anger was the woman in the green dress with the bald head!

[@hemnebob1]

Dang girl I think you hit it right on the head

[@user-eb9ct6pk4r]

I am shocked that no one approached the victim immediately after the incident. I'm disgusted that the perpetrator was hugged and supported and the victim was ignored. It is an indictment of the hypocritical and heartless character of the people who have supported the perpetrator and ignoring the victim They should be deeply ashamed of what a disgusting character they have

[@kw7572]

Exactly!

[@lindamcneill2504]

Those people are just empty shells they have no shame, empathy, or righteousness in them. What a sad lot they are.

[@tengallonhat2741]

Hollywood. That's another reason the Oscar ceremony has such low ratings in my opinion. Celebrities are in their own twisted little world.

[@laurabuttery6401]

That is a very valid point. You're absolutely right. People should have immediately seen about Chris and Will should have been escorted out the door.

[@Poetess2323]

Honestly think no one knew how to react. Many are still wondering if this was staged. Imagine being there, witnessing this. It had to seem surreal. What's disgusting to me is all those who suggest Chris got what he deserved. I don't understand that at all and it's heartbreaking to me.

[@eiforget]

A no-class move by Smith that tainted him irreparably.

[@lazlolazlolazlo]

I bet Smith didn't slap the young guy Jada had an "entanglement" with LOL.

[@ericacole7102]

Mark, you are the first person that has commented how dangerous the hard slap was. Smith could have broken Rock's jaw. or Rock could have fallen and broken his neck or split his skull on the hard floor. I have been on many County Grand juries and had to hear so many friends and brothers get into a friendly drunk brawl and end up accidentally killing the other person.There is never an excuse to hit another person except in self defense.

[@merciajean6959]

There was a whole media campaign here in Aus a few years back about the dangers of the sucker punch, slogan was "one punch" or something because a young man died from one coward's punch. Really dangerous. Law enforcement should have pressed charges regardless of rock's wishes as it was a live televised assault.

[@wordhappyHazel]

@@merciajean6959 We had a similar campaign a few years ago in NZ about one punch or king hit or something like that for the same reason. I once attended a brother who'd punched his brother who was now unconscious and not breathing.

[@jjsuperstar900]

His face started swelling and affected his speech. I agree, It was dangerous.

[@therealdeal3672]

Absolutely could have injured Rock seriously. And even though Rock took it like a champ, he still could have some injuries that he hasn't disclosed. Sore neck, sore jaw, headaches? Interesting to hear about the campaigns in New Zealand and Australia to teach people that a sucker punch can kill. In the US, we're happy if somebody punches somebody instead of shooting them. Sadly. I mean that partially jokingly, but partially 100% truly.

[@deborahmclean8941]

Rock can still have some TMJ problems from that slap.

[@cooltpmd]

I think it is worth 1 important note about how Smith handled this during his speech. When a person craps themselves in public like Will Smith did here, quickly showing regret is a good strategy. Will had a ONCE IN A LIFETIME opportunity to give a speech 15-minutes after this happened (how often do you get a public forum after committing battery). By showing no real remorse, accepting his award, failing to apologize, accepting a standing ovation, and giving a self-serving speech ... he condemned himself to the reasonable human (which most people are). The support he received should shame Hollywood for a while. Imagine if Will stood up and said: what I did was wrong and I apologize to Chris for losing my cool, please do not applaud me because I don't deserve it, I will not accept this award because of my actions here today. He may have even gotten a ton of support for showing some class.

[@tracyafig]

You said it. Gives us a view into someone's psyche if they can't apologize to someone they hurt. Verbally, emotionally or physically.

[@Emma_Rosa]

Why was there no security to get Will Smith out of there? Also no security to defend the host! 😡 Ridiculous behaviour, He should never be in any more films or attend anymore of these award shows ever again! He clearly can't behave same with his monster off a Wife!!! 🤬🤬🤬

[@jepros]

It was an unprecedented incident. This is the most prestigious awards show for actors so it is assumed everyone will be on their best behaviour. Smtih was never known to be a typically violent troublemaker of any kind and it was a live broadcast so in the moment, when something unexpected happens, it's not always easy to figure out how to act. On top of that the Academy would've known he was minutes away from winning his own award. I can imagine it was chaos behind the scenes trying to figure out what to do, especially as it was an isolated incident. I think that's why they eventually banned him for ten years because they had to set some sort of example after not acting in the moment.

[@JDAfrica]

Chris rock expected Will Smith to come up to the mic and do a wise crack or joke…. He gave space to allow Smith to get so close, and had no defensive position.

[@miasantiago4583]

17:39 - "There is zero connection between net-worth and self-worth." Chase Hughes. Boom! ego-slayed.

[@annelyceimgrund6884]

Scott Rouse, you’re absolutely right that this bizarre event changed perceptions, probably forever. It’s interesting: I was a Will Smith fan for decades. More specifically, I admired his acting skills and really liked the guy he *seemed to be* IRL. Apart from the head-scratching wonkiness in his parenting and “life partner” decisions, I liked him a lot as an actor and individual. Conversely, for whatever unknown reason, I had never been a Chris Rock fan. BUT…that all changed cataclysmically after the attack on Chris Rock. Smith couldn’t have shouted more loudly that he was never the guy I thought he was, which has permanently altered him in my estimation. Inexcusable! Fortunately, Chris Rock was also not the guy I had perceived *him* to be, and my respect for him has skyrocketed. I can’t imagine anyone else who could/would have handled being HIT, onstage, at the *Oscars* for Pete*s sake, and in front of an international-freaking-audience with more professionalism, more aplomb, and more dignity than Chris Rock. I hope the rest of Hollywood takes a leaf from his book, because Rock showed the world what “adulting” is all about. My only regret is that he hasn’t sued WS over this in Civil Court. Even so, count me as one of CR’s *many* new fans. Your analyses were all spot-on, guys!👍🏻

[@sallys9632]

Couldn't have said this better myself. I was a Will fan and indifferent about Chris Rock, but boy did this reverse that for me!

[@Alan-in-Bama]

If that was Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson hosting and telling that joke, I'd bet Will Smith would've quietly stayed in his seat, regardless of Jada's eye rolling !

[@allanellis5827]

You are absolutely right. Dwayne would have picked up that coward and thrown him at Jada.

[@lynnbriones445]

For sure!

[@tracyc5070]

😂 no doubt!!

[@mayajones3759]

The Rock wouldn’t have made that joke. The what if y’all keep pulling out your behinds are funny though.

[@desleighfisher980]

It was no plant! Chris waited - revenge is best served cold. His comedy show only devoted 10 minutes to Will but it was GOLD!

[@ianwalton284]

Chris am LEGEND.

[@alisonford3649]

Will Smith is a BIG guy, almost twice the size of Chris Rock. He is a BULLY. This was despicable, entitled, arrogant behaviour which has not been suitably punished. Chris Rock came out of this reprehensible scene, a hero. Will Smith is done.

[@memeslove9535]

💯

[@vickiibendit943]

The class Chris Rock showed was a lesson to take to heart.

[@jeanw2018]

Hollywood is so spineless and hypocritical. Why Smith didn’t get escorted out is B.S. And then he got a standing ovation. Chris Rock is so mature and self assured.

[@robtech341]

Well if "The" Rock, instead of Chris Rock, had said the same thing, Will would have stayed in his punk ass in his seat.

[@NonnieAnn]

😅 true

[@morticiaheisenberg9679]

😂😂😂😂😂yep

[@bobbymurphy4384]

I was SO hoping you would cover this. A great example of misdirected rage from a man who feels emasculated.

[@AccessoriesAddict5528]

🎯

[@kaymarham5486]

@@AccessoriesAddict5528 Love your reply!

[@lexala]

Boy you NAILED it. Best summary of this situation (and so succinctly too)...

[@suzintex2002]

Right on point.

[@bobbymurphy4384]

@@lexala I'm a gal not a boy 😎

[@hank1938]

I hate the way he swaggered back afterwards. Bully.

[@thelasonj]

Am really disgusted and disappointed in Will's violence.

[@donnapieniazek3989]

It changed my view of Will Smith! I will never see him the same. Everyone, will think about Will Smith slapping Chris Rock "EVERYTIME" they see him! He did that to himself. Was it worth it, Will?

[@eh-i1841]

Nobody came on stage to help him,which was terrible.Nobody escorted Smith out of the Academy,after he did that.Very bad of the management,and security.

[@Doxymeister]

I think it was real as well. When it was over, and Chris Rock had started to say, "I could....", he pauses, then turns his head and looks to side-stage (at the producer?) raises his eyebrows like he was saying "Did you SEE that crap?" That looked pretty genuine to me. I have to say too, that Chris handled that like a consummate professional. Well done, sir.

[@dalhousiekid]

Defending the honor of his cheating wife with violence. Then the 5 minute self-aggrandizing speech. Took away the moments from the other winners. What a narc. 🙄

[@jamescollins2499]

Hello wendy. i hope you are doing fine and also having a wonderful day so far ??

[@cookiemonster-ix2zc]

It's funny how Will was just laughing along with the joke before he saw Jada face. Even Will thought it was funny.

[@cayea4076]

Poor Rock was laughing as Will Smith approached him. He had no idea what was going to happen.

[@sally4026]

There is zero connection between net worth and self worth 👏👏👏👏

[@Mehki227]

Chris waited a year and got Will back good... With words... Not violence...

[@margarethoward8954]

Chicken poo! He should be banned no couth! Ignorant man

[@iconc1402]

Where? How? please share-ta.

[@leonapireo9791]

Will was laughing until he looked at Jada's unhappy face. He really meant that slap for Jada!

[@aiminghigh3162]

Will should have gone for marriage counseling to rid himself of the anger he held towards Jada. His actions and smirk proved what a fool he is.

[@maureeningleston1501]

I think this was misdirected rage, I believe Will Smiths real anger is for his cheating controlling wife.

[@Dutch1954]

Agree pretty much but he should focus on his own responsibility for being in a relationship which he himself cultivated and evolved. He needs to fix himself, job #1. Only then can he face the world again as the guy who did the years of hard work in a brutal industry to rise to the top. I'd like to see another success story out of this disaster.

[@johannamcconnell4856]

Chris Rock has said in the past he had an adult diagnosis of non verbal learning disorder (NVLD). This basically means he struggles to read body language/ facial expressions in other people. While he was laughing nervously as Will Smith walked up to the stage Chris Rick himself was wrestling with the fact that had no idea what was going on. He also has a lot of trauma around being bullied as a child so perhaps has had practice at down playing being assaulted whilst being watched by others. Poor guy.

[@insideroutside]

Why are you bringing up his diagnosis that doesn't have anything to do with him being slapped. There wasn't enough time to do anything in that situation. I don't even think will knew he was gonna slap him until it happened

[@johannamcconnell4856]

@Lindsey yep exactly 👍🏼. It also goes to show why Chris behaved the way he did as Will stormed the stage, that is, he was standing with his hands behind his back instead of a more defensive posture. Everyone goes on about how he made a joke about someone with alopecia (although Chris has come out and said he did not know of Jada’s diagnosis) but I just wanted to highlight that In that moment Will Smith physically attacked someone with a disability….. and Jada thought it was hilarious.

[@sonjawells4265]

Will Smith was so out of line. Shame on him.

[@MichaelMcCabe-eb2bo]

I have honestly lost all my respect for will smith

[@deedurkin9879]

One split second of bad judgement ruined what otherwise would have been one of the best nights of Will Smith's career. Unfortunately it won't be the Oscar he won that people will remember.

[@outermarker5801]

Finally, informed analysis rather than silly conjecture. The logic of those who say this was staged completely eludes me. To what end? This was already a huge international star at the artistic pinnacle of his career. He had a project set for release and multiple others lined up with Disney, Apple, Netflix etc. Now all projects on hold, lost his reputation and has become the biggest meme ever. So again - a criminal misdemeanor battery 'staged' for what??

[@sharonrogowski2120]

well stated…”trust your gut”

[@Dutch1954]

Just people trying to excuse the inexcusable as a result of things and decisions in their own lives they have found excuses and justification for. Tigers can't change their stripes .

[@juliette8463]

All those companies you mention are all done for? I will be surprised if any aren't arrested for paedophilia? Those poor children? They all have a lot to answer for? WTFU

[@MichaelaH2059]

I must admit when I first heard about this I thought it would have to have been staged! Who would do such a thing? But when I watch the different videos play back and saw the look of shock on the woman that was sitting behind Will Smith in the audience, I realized it was real. It is disgraceful.

[@outermarker5801]

@@MichaelaH2059 I should amend the above. Amber Heard and Morbius took the biggest meme title lol

[@lillyd2246]

How a bad marriage can destroy a career

[@carolray9156]

She'll still get over 50%!!👎🤢

[@orihimeinoue3608]

Will is extremely insecure about Jada. He reacted because she was upset. I think Jada is toxic

[@jclod6726]

I agree, never had a warm feeling about her. She probably gave Will the 3rd degree prior about him never defending her, he looked over and saw the look on her face and was like, "uh oh, I gotta do something so she don't run her mouth to me later"... toxic

[@looneygardener]

So it's the woman's fault her husband couldn't control himself. 🙄

[@olympiahendrix4392]

lets not be co dependent here...all we need is a co-dependent relationship with actors now ... as if they matter ever.

[@orihimeinoue3608]

@@looneygardener no, it’s not her fault, but I think their relationship is toxic somehow

[@DigThugDoug]

She is extremely toxic.

[@r.p.8906]

there is also the element of transference. He is hitting a person who is NOT the reason for his anger. The reason for his anger is his dissatisfied wife, her open relationship, his identity of of husband who is not able to keep his wife happy. The transference of his anger is on anything/ anyone that moves/ talks or simply stands there and so, it was Chris.

[@marionboys6406]

Misdirected anger? Seen it a few times in men married to narcissistic women!

[@lisahoban7368]

Chris Rock handled himself so well

[@cayea4076]

Still can't believe he was not arrested.

[@dbuster44]

You guys should do the red table talk about "entanglement" between Will and Jada. From a non verbal perspective it would be an amazing analysis.

[@D8271]

someone did that already, seen it, i think it is from a marriage councelor or therapist you tube channel

[@bababasflambe1367]

“I would not have made a joke about his wife’s hair. I would have made a joke about her boyfriend.” -Ricky Gervais

[@marymcgee9993]

It's horrendous, that swine he married is a control freak. Wait til she needs chemotherapy, she'll be glad that her hair is all she loses, ghastly creature!

[@carolinehobson7365]

Will Smith’s behavior was disgusting! And then when he won, all these people rushed to console him! It was gross!!! What about Chris Rock? This wasn’t a mean joke. It was more of a dad joke. He was the one who was slapped and no one said anything to him!

[@jcstuart6978]

After Smith yells "keep my wifes name out of your mouth," Chris is ready to respond with a razor sharp insult but holds back and stays the bigger man, amazing restraint and awareness.

[@micheleleffler5592]

agree.

[@angel_d99]

Absolutely

[@happyinparis]

That was horrible. Will and Jada Smith are TOXIC ... and have zero class.

[@julielea5268]

I don't think it's fair to say they have no class in a situation where there is an abuser. Chase is correct about Will blowing over something he's been holding in for a long time.❤

[@DennisFTowle-gi3gf]

Yes. They are both toxic!

[@michelleelle4622]

I think Chris put his head down to be able to see due to the lighting. Chris’s arms started to move like he was getting ready to hit back but stopped himself. Chris was amazing for handling this so well

[@francinelarsen3303]

Chris Rock handled it so well. He was leaning in because he thought Smith was going to say something-- but no-- Smith showed himself as a common thug with a sucker punch. A Chicken Sh-t move!

[@jamescollins2499]

Violence only Escalates things from what i know ,seen and also experienced .

[@sharonbland3843]

I don't know how Chris Rock kept his composure the way he did, I truly feel that he was in shock. Will Smith made an utter fool of himself to be honest and all the apologies he said afterward does not make it any more excusable in my eyes, the damage is done you can't take that back. Also, I will agree with Samantha that Alopecia leaves bald patches on your head, and Jada's hair looks all uniform to me. Maybe, Will Smith is angrier with his wife's infidelities and took it out on Chris Rock.

[@eloise22422]

Not only that she said in an interview that she loved the way she looks with her bald head. Also I read she lost her hair because of 30 yrs of weaves and extensions.

[@TheHabboWizz]

This is hard to watch and for me it’s not the slap it’s the yelling afterwards that makes me most uncomfortable. That really revealed a different side of Will Smith and it wasn’t pretty. 😕

[@thetruth72667]

It really is man cause I had so much love & respect for him but this was just ridiculous & so weak.

[@michaellucasmusic]

Yes - the slap seemed like an impulse, but the yelling was slow and deliberate.

[@sevenhawks3020]

I agree with you. The slap was bad but the words he yelled twice after returning to his seat were worse for me. It really showed how out of control he was. All just a sad situation. My respect for Will Smith was GONE at that moment but my respect for Chris Rock soared…a real professional and class act!

[@bridgethannah2933]

I found it scary.

[@bcazz5202]

Haven't watched the Oscars in a million years and only barely know Chris Rock by name, but he stole the show in this one. Stood there and took it, and picked up and kept performing. We don't see many folks with that kind of strength these days.

[@michaelmcgee4804]

He was nearly in tears.

[@teslamodelsplaid6074]

Never spend another dime on anything Will Smith related and Chris has nothing but class and respect.

[@Wowwwzaaa]

I won’t even watch Ali the movie even though I love Mohammed Ali! Never seen it ..even if it’s an old movie

[@sheilaperrone7654]

I still cannot fathom why he wasn't escorted out of the building and then arrested by LAPD once outside. Wtf. Instead he got a standing ovation 45 minutes later. Nice world Hollywood

[@charicole7745]

Chris Rock said he did not want him arrested.

[@commonsense2680]

I cannot believe he wasn't "asked to leave." For those who say Chris Rock didn't press charges, it isn't up to the victim, it is up to the police or state. All criminal cases are considered a crime against the people of the state so it would be California versus Will Smith. Smith made a total ass of himself just trying to show off to his bully of a wife that he defends her "hair."

[@sharonthompson672]

The organizers asked Chris backstage what he wanted done. But yes, I feel like instead of kowtowing, make a decision and own it. Have him arrested for assault, even if Chris chose not to cooperate, there was plenty of video evidence of the assault to go forward prosecuting.

[@mary_syl]

Chris Rock is a hero of selfcontrol and professionalism here. Tbh I think he was in shock too and his brain just told him the show must go on, so he did. Real class act how he handled it.

[@thefulchman]

I think Chris leaned toward Will because Chris thought Will was coming up to say something to him and Chris wanted to hear it.

[@betts12220]

Ya. That or just going along with whatever Will was doing. Doubt he expected that.

[@amazingsupergirl7125]

Her look of death at Will isn't in this video. He was laughing until he saw her glare. I think that interaction is the entire reason He hit Chris. They've had marriage problems for a while so.

[@jennybrandt5188]

Will always said that he and Jada would never even entertain the idea of getting divorced. I had so much respect for them. However, they (obviously) agreed that they could have affairs just as long as there was no divorce (zero respect).

[@lorrainepollock7333]

I think Will and Jayda have had issues before the show

[@maryannerajoppi1509]

Will Smith never even mentions his wife in his acceptance speech- let alone thanking her.....that says volumes!!

[@GEllis-ey8zd]

divorce is thisclose to happening, I'm sure

[@vickyjackson6672]

Haha I hadn't even noticed 🤣

[@janemortz8148]

Will Smith should never be allowed at the Oscars again. He should have been removed.

[@bonniehyderman3529]

Apparently the Committee asked him to leave but he refused.

[@ecampbell5837]

Yup. Removed by security with no choice. That in itself is appalling.

[@tinabeam7180]

Also Chris Rock handled himself so well.

[@victoriajones4035]

Jada has put will through so much pain shagging her sons mate! Its been building up and up and up and he took it out on Chris Rock when really he wants to slap Jada but he can't

[@patkearney9320]

What a stupid woman shagging her kids friend why wouldn’t he park her up. Hollywood is so fake in Ireland if a man slapped another like that, he be called a woman. FFS I’d be ashamed to hit a man so weak.

[@morticiaheisenberg9679]

Because there are no cucks in Ireland!!❤ Hollywood is so weird and full of the worst people ever.

[@nfreal-mom]

I think Chris leaned forward because he actually thought Will was going to “SAY” something to him quietly which all of us automatically think is close to our ear. So what do we do? We lean in towards that individual.

[@alexsilva-vn7jc]

Exactly.

[@grisg.4121]

A very unfortunate moment of disgrace. Seeing Will go to this level of aggression clearly shows bigger internal issues in his relationship with Jada, who has literally ridicule and diminished Will when she confessed her “entanglement” with another man. I consider her a narcissist/ manipulator. It’s clear the one wearing the pants in their home is Jada. Very unfortunate. I think Chris handled it with a lot of grace, restrain, and class.

[@AquaticStarchild]

Again, keep the same energy for Will's mistresses. They have an open marriage. The difference is that August Alsina fell in love and spoke about it publicly which Will's mistresses don't have the money or career to do because they can't afford to break the NDAs.

[@maureenmcconnell5592]

You cannot buy Class!

[@markcarpenter9235]

A career ruined in less than a minute!

[@user-wb4ty2ye7s]

Will is the prime example of what happens when you are in a relationship with a narcissist.

[@prant8998]

You guys missed the other participant, the audience. It was stunned silence. No one knew if it was a joke but then Will Smith started swearing on national TV over and over. The audience was stunned silent.

[@devakolb8045]

I guess we know who wears the pants in the Smith family and it isn't Will. Bravo to Rock for being the adult in all this.

[@globalcitizenn]

That’s a misogynystic thing to say

[@IS-dv8uu]

@@globalcitizenn no it's not

[@maryboyan3731]

You have to comment on Chris Rocks latest special. Payback!!!