Celebs React To The Will Smith-Chris Rock Slap
Will Smith’s Oscar scenario blew up the entire world. Whether you watched the Oscars or not, surely you would have an opinion on the same. Chris Rock’s “Joke” on Jada Smith’s bald look didn’t sit well with Will Smith.
He went on the stage and slapped Chris Rock and ended up winning an Oscar for Best Actor for his role in King Richards. Chris Rock made fun of her hairstyle which was the result of her alopecia condition. He compared her to G.I.Jane who also portrayed a shaven cut in the film.
The moment this happened, tweets went viral but even celebs had a say in it. Check out what your favorite celebs have had to say about this scenario!
1. Judd Apatow blasted off on Twitter and then deleted the tweets. Thankfully, someone already took a Screenshot of those and posted it online.
2. Jaden Smith Supported his Father!
And That’s How We Do It
— Jaden (@jaden) March 28, 2022
3. Nicki Minaj Was Clearly Supporting the Smiths! She sympathized with Will Smith and “understood” his and Jada’s pain behind the joke.
You just got to witness in real time what happens in a man’s soul when he looks over to the woman he loves & sees her holding back tears from a “little joke” at her expense. This is what any & every real man feels in that instant. while y’all seeing the joke he’s seeing her pain
— Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) March 28, 2022
4. Jimmy Kimmel did his best to remind people about the bright side and jokes at the Oscars 2022
I know the big story is the slap, but congratulations to @amyschumer @iamwandasykes & Regina Hall who were very funny – I hope that isn't overshadowed by the unpleasantness #Oscars
— Jimmy Kimmel (@jimmykimmel) March 28, 2022
5. Mark Hamill didn’t shy away from voicing his opinion and called it the “Ugliest Oscar Moment Ever.”
Stand-up comics are very adept at handling hecklers.
Violent physical assault… not so much.#UgliestOscarMoment_Ever pic.twitter.com/enUimEoLV6— Mark Hamill (@MarkHamill) March 28, 2022
6. Conan O’Brien wanted to talk about this on a late-night show! Damn Son!
Just saw the Will Smith slap. Anyone have a late night show I can borrow just for tomorrow?
— Conan O'Brien (@ConanOBrien) March 28, 2022
7. The Chainsmokers had to tweet about it as well!
Will smith just fully sent it and punched Chris rock in the face on the Oscar’s
— THE CHAINSMOKERS (@TheChainsmokers) March 28, 2022
8. Richard Marx doesn’t approve of Will Smith’s actions!
I like Oscar winners who don’t slap comedians across the face over a joke.
— Richard Marx (@richardmarx) March 28, 2022
9. Kathy Griffin fears that this could start happening at Comedy Stand-ups and shows!
Let me tell you something, it’s a very bad practice to walk up on stage and physically assault a Comedian.
Now we all have to worry about who wants to be the next Will Smith in comedy clubs and theaters.— Kathy Griffin (@kathygriffin) March 28, 2022
10. David Spade was clearly shocked at what a G.I.Jane Joke could do!
A GI Jane joke???
— David Spade (@DavidSpade) March 28, 2022
11. Stephen A Smith Is NOT OKAY with what happened between the two
If @willsmith seriously did that — and he wins the OSCAR — he just stained the greatest moment of his career. You cannot do that S$&@!!Especially as a BLACK MAN, in that position, to ANOTHER BLACK MAN(@chrisrock) on THAT STAGE. If this was not a joke, Will won’t live this down!!!
— Stephen A Smith (@stephenasmith) March 28, 2022
12. Adam Sandler clearly saw this as a great opportunity to promote Chris Rock’s Upcoming World Tour!
Can’t wait for this. Love you buddy! pic.twitter.com/2b9iywyJg5
— Adam Sandler (@AdamSandler) March 29, 2022
After he received the award, Will Smith apologized to the nominees and the Academy. He later took his social media to personally apologize to Chris Rock. We certainly do hope everything is cool between them! What is your take on this event?
