Long before the 2022 Oscar slap that was heard around the world echoed from Will Smith’s hand on Chris Rock’s cheekbone there was tension brewing between the two black entertainment stars.
Packer, who initially made what some took as a joke regarding the shocking incident, explained to critics who blasted him for the comment.
The joke about Jada Pinkett Smith that Chris Rock made at the Oscars was apparently not done in rehearsals or scripted. The quip prompted her husband, Will Smith to take the stage to slap the comedian in the face right after. This revelation came from sources close to organizers at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Will Smith has formally apologized to Chris Rock for slapping him during the telecast of the 94th Academy Awards. The now Oscar-winning actor took to social media to offer his mea culpa.
Based on your Twitter timelines, you would think Will Smith slapping Chris Rock was the only thing that happened during The 94th Oscars on Sunday night (Mar.28), but that is not the case. There were definitely huge moments that deserve our attention.
While tensions appeared to be high, Sean "Diddy" Combs says it's all "Love" between the pair at the moment.
Remember when 50 Cent got attention because of his bars and beats? That's still in the past but he was sure to comment on Will Smith's now infamous slap to the jaw of Chris Rock during Sunday night's (March 27) Oscars telecast.
The Oscars might have been a bit too Black this year—and we're not saying that's a bad thing at all. Chris Rock was lobbing jokes while presenting an award, and after a jab at Jada Pinkett Smith and proceeded to walk on stage and slap fire out of the comedian.
The internet has heard enough from Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith.
Just when we thought we knew Will Smith we find out we really don’t. The Hip-Hop icon reveals he experienced bizarre effects during sex after suffering his first heartbreak.
All she had to do was google King Richard.
Beyoncé is back, and the hive is buzzing.
