Holy….
Not since Kanye West stormed the stage to interrupt Taylor Swift have we seen an awards show go off the rails like this.
While introducing the nominees for Best Documentary, Chris Rock made a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith (who has been open about her hair-loss struggle) starring in the next GI Jane movie.
Will Smith didn’t take too kindly to that.
He marched his ass up to the stage, cracked Chris Rock across the face, and sat back down.
Chris was left stunned and told the crowd:
“Will Smith just slapped the shit out of me…”
To which Will replied:
“Keep my wife’s name out of your fucking mouth.”
DAAAAAMMMMNNN.
Here's the moment Chris Rock made a "G.I. Jane 2" joke about Jada Pinkett Smith, prompting Will Smith to punch him and yell, "Leave my wife’s name out of your f–king mouth." #Oscars pic.twitter.com/kHTZXI6kuL
— Variety (@Variety) March 28, 2022
Here’s the unedited version:
UNCENSORED WILL SMITH FOOTAGE AS SHOWN ON AUSTRALIAN TV pic.twitter.com/NcRfdjWxqe
— David Mack (@davidmackau) March 28, 2022
I gotta say, looks like Chris can take a hit…. respect.
During the commercial it appeared as though Denzel Washington, Tyler Perry and others attempted to comfort Will.
During the commercial break, Will Smith is pulled aside and comforted by Denzel Washington and Tyler Perry, who motion for him to brush it off. Will appears to wipe tears from his eyes as he sits back down with Jada, with Denzel comforting Jada and Will’s rep by his side. pic.twitter.com/uDGVnWrSS2
— Scott Feinberg (@ScottFeinberg) March 28, 2022
Needless to say, the rest of the room, and everybody watching at home was stunned:
A reminder that the first time Will Smith was nominated for a Leading Actor #Oscar was for his portrayal of Muhammad Ali pic.twitter.com/tJSvhk02q0
— MovieRankings.net (@LightsCameraPod) March 28, 2022
Idk dude Will Smith laughed at the joke and then saw his wife was pissed so he forced a reaction to prove a point. That said the entertainment value is tremendous pic.twitter.com/hbDugN2hDJ
— rone’s gamblin corner (@_rone) March 28, 2022
will smith about to make everyone forget what just happened when he comes up to accept his award #Oscars pic.twitter.com/oArFpbYxSe
— Tommy 🇺🇦 (@tommykippes2) March 28, 2022
"will smith just slapped the shit out of chris rock" – zendaya to tom #oscars pic.twitter.com/YxrYGUZN1w
— laur (BRIDGERTON SPOILERS) (@livschaIamet) March 28, 2022
KEEP MY WIFE'S NAME OUT OF YOUR F–KIN MOUTH! #Oscars Damn Will! pic.twitter.com/ZhhS36NYxU
— Shawn Adam Williams (@SouthernCroon) March 28, 2022
will smith with chris rock when they meet in the parking lot after the oscars pic.twitter.com/6gPPHfexwf
— mattie ⁷ 🏠 (@jjpopestyles) March 28, 2022
Damn Will!!! #Oscars pic.twitter.com/MbbGmKf9G4
— LB (@_nurse_steph_) March 28, 2022
Damn Will…well I guess the Best Actor going to Andrew now #Oscars pic.twitter.com/Yaqd32K7qz
— Rok (@2pmkhunrok) March 28, 2022
#Oscars2022 damn will 😭 showing his Philly side pic.twitter.com/pSs6pntkFf
— lil D from tha P (@lilDfromthaP1) March 28, 2022
chris rock and will smith tomorrow on monday night raw #Oscars pic.twitter.com/K0TMhOheXw
— alice (@hcsrih) March 28, 2022
