Will Smith’s slap to Chris Rock will go down as one of the most shocking moments in Oscar history. The Academy Awards, Will and Jada’s son, police and stars have responded to the incident.
Tiffany Haddish said she thought Will Smith’s slap on Chris Rock was “beautiful.” “I saw a black man stand up for his wife. That means a lot to me,” the 42-year-old actress said after the ceremony.
Tiffany starred opposite Jada Pinkett Smith in the 2017 film “Girls Trip.” “That’s what your husband is supposed to do, right? Protect you! Maybe people don’t like the way it happened, but to me, it was the most beautiful thing to see because it makes me believe that there are still men out there who love and care about their wives.”
For Tiffany, “if Jada hadn’t been hurt” by the joke, “Will wouldn’t have said anything.”
Will and Jada’s son reacts on Twitter
Jaden Smith, Jada Pinkett and Will’s son, posted what could be interpreted as a message of support for his father on Twitter. He wrote, “This is how we do it.” He later admitted that his father’s speech made him cry.
“Violence is not ok but…”
Sophia Bush wrote on Twitter: “Violence is not ok. Assault is never the answer.” But she added: “This was the second time Chris has made fun of Jada on the Oscars stage and today he was after her alopecia. To bash someone over their autoimmune disease is not ok. To do it deliberately is cruel. They both need some breathing room.”
Chris Rock mocked Jada Pinkett Smith in 2016, again on the Oscars stage. Jada had boycotted the ceremony for its lack of diversity. Chris Rock said at the time: “Jada boycotting the Oscars is like me boycotting Rihanna’s panties. I wasn’t invited.”
“He could have killed him”
Judd Apatow, in a since-deleted tweet, wrote: “He could have killed him. This is pure rage and violence. They’ve heard a million jokes about them over the last 30 years. They’re not new to Hollywood. He’s lost his mind.” He added: “I have more hair on my back than on my head and I can laugh about it.”
The Academy of Oscars reacts
The Academy of Oscars also reacted in a very brief tweet: ” The Academy does not tolerate violence in any form. Tonight, we are thrilled to celebrate the winners of our 94th Academy Awards, who deserve this moment of recognition from their peers and film fans around the world.. »
Police say Will Smith will not face prosecution
Los Angeles police have announced that Chris Rock has declined to press charges against Will Smith. Will Smith will not be prosecuted. Police say that if the victim wishes to press charges at a later date, she will make herself available.
Stars react to Will Smith’s slap: ‘That’s the most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen in my life’
Will Smith’s slap to Chris Rock will go down as one of the most shocking moments in Oscar history. The Academy Awards, Will and Jada’s son, police and stars have responded to the incident.
Tiffany Haddish said she thought Will Smith’s slap on Chris Rock was “beautiful.” “I saw a black man stand up for his wife. That means a lot to me,” the 42-year-old actress said after the ceremony.
Tiffany starred opposite Jada Pinkett Smith in the 2017 film “Girls Trip.” “That’s what your husband is supposed to do, right? Protect you! Maybe people don’t like the way it happened, but to me, it was the most beautiful thing to see because it makes me believe that there are still men out there who love and care about their wives.”
For Tiffany, “if Jada hadn’t been hurt” by the joke, “Will wouldn’t have said anything.”
Will and Jada’s son reacts on Twitter
Jaden Smith, Jada Pinkett and Will’s son, posted what could be interpreted as a message of support for his father on Twitter. He wrote, “This is how we do it.” He later admitted that his father’s speech made him cry.
“Violence is not ok but…”
Sophia Bush wrote on Twitter: “Violence is not ok. Assault is never the answer.” But she added: “This was the second time Chris has made fun of Jada on the Oscars stage and today he was after her alopecia. To bash someone over their autoimmune disease is not ok. To do it deliberately is cruel. They both need some breathing room.”
Chris Rock mocked Jada Pinkett Smith in 2016, again on the Oscars stage. Jada had boycotted the ceremony for its lack of diversity. Chris Rock said at the time: “Jada boycotting the Oscars is like me boycotting Rihanna’s panties. I wasn’t invited.”
“He could have killed him”
Judd Apatow, in a since-deleted tweet, wrote: “He could have killed him. This is pure rage and violence. They’ve heard a million jokes about them over the last 30 years. They’re not new to Hollywood. He’s lost his mind.” He added: “I have more hair on my back than on my head and I can laugh about it.”
The Academy of Oscars reacts
The Academy of Oscars also reacted in a very brief tweet: ” The Academy does not tolerate violence in any form. Tonight, we are thrilled to celebrate the winners of our 94th Academy Awards, who deserve this moment of recognition from their peers and film fans around the world.. »
Police say Will Smith will not face prosecution
Los Angeles police have announced that Chris Rock has declined to press charges against Will Smith. Will Smith will not be prosecuted. Police say that if the victim wishes to press charges at a later date, she will make herself available.