Social media lit up with hot takes and reactions to the wild moment at the Oscars when Will Smith appeared to slap comedian Chris Rock for making a joke about his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith.
According to unedited video and audio, the moment occurred while Chris Rock made a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith’s hair, which then prompted Will Smith to storm the stage and strike the comedian in the face. Take a look:
Adam Silverstein on Twitter: “Full video/audio of Will Smith vs. Chris Rock. (NSFW language obviously.) #Oscars pic.twitter.com/k7pX27lI3J / Twitter”
Full video/audio of Will Smith vs. Chris Rock. (NSFW language obviously.) #Oscars pic.twitter.com/k7pX27lI3J
The raw moment sparked a debate across social media, as people wondered whether Rock and Smith had just pulled off an elaborate prank.
GregGutfeld on Twitter: “also Rock reacted blankly but shaken. that could be acting. but then he deserves an oscar for that. / Twitter”
also Rock reacted blankly but shaken. that could be acting. but then he deserves an oscar for that.
Holly Marie Combs on Twitter: “What the hell? Fresh Prince lost his mind and his sense of humor. Has he seen that movie? / Twitter”
What the hell? Fresh Prince lost his mind and his sense of humor. Has he seen that movie?
(((Jew))) on Twitter: “”Throughout life people will make you mad, disrespect you and treat you bad. Let God deal with the things they do, cause hate in your heart will consume you too.” – Will SmithHuh. / Twitter”
“Throughout life people will make you mad, disrespect you and treat you bad. Let God deal with the things they do, cause hate in your heart will consume you too.” – Will SmithHuh.
(((Jew))) on Twitter: “Fuck this guy. / Twitter”
Fuck this guy.
https://twitter.com/TheAdamGoldberg/status/1508273819454160898?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1508273819454160898%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fdnyuz.com%2F2022%2F03%2F28%2Foscars-wild-the-internet-loses-it-after-will-smith-smacks-chris-rock-fk-this-guy%2F
Sophia Bush on Twitter: “Whaaaaaaat / Twitter”
Whaaaaaaat
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Gabe González on Twitter: “LUPITA’S JOURNEY IN THIS MOMENT !!! pic.twitter.com/hnJYPgyMIo / Twitter”
LUPITA’S JOURNEY IN THIS MOMENT !!! pic.twitter.com/hnJYPgyMIo
Richard Marx on Twitter: “Physically assault someone over a hair joke? A fuckin’ HAIR JOKE???? I’d be in my 37th year in prison. / Twitter”
Physically assault someone over a hair joke? A fuckin’ HAIR JOKE???? I’d be in my 37th year in prison.
billy eichner on Twitter: “I’m getting under my couch. / Twitter”
I’m getting under my couch.
bettemidler on Twitter: “This “Oscars” is really fun! / Twitter”
This “Oscars” is really fun!
Conan O’Brien on Twitter: “Just saw the Will Smith slap. Anyone have a late night show I can borrow just for tomorrow? / Twitter”
Just saw the Will Smith slap. Anyone have a late night show I can borrow just for tomorrow?
Tomris Laffly on Twitter: “Chris Rock’s breezy professionalism is the story of tonight. Wow. #Oscars / Twitter”
Chris Rock’s breezy professionalism is the story of tonight. Wow. #Oscars
