During the ceremony, which took place in Los Angeles on Sunday (March 27), Rock made a joke about Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, and he presented an award. “Janta, I love you. GI Jane 2, I look forward to seeing you, “said Rock, referring ostensibly to Pinkett Smith’s shaved head. Last year, Pinkett Smith revealed she was diagnosed with alopecia. After the comedian made the joke, Smith went on stage and hit Rock, before returning to his seat and shouting, “Keep my wife’s name out of your mouth.” Rock lost his temper over the words, but regained his composure before announcing that Summer of Soul had won the best feature-length documentary. He then gave the trophy to Questlove and remained on stage as the musician and director delivered his speech. New shots that did not appear in the Oscars broadcast have now been posted on TikTok by @sincerelyordinary. The clip zooms in on Rock, who appears to be shocked after the incident. He looks around as he tries to figure out what just happened and, at one point, looks at a stranger in the audience, and grimaces as if to suggest he’s not sure why Smith slapped him. Another video shows Pinkett Smith reacting as Rock responds to the blow to the face on stage. While Smith has since apologized to Rock, the comedian said on Wednesday (March 30th) that he was “still working on” what happened during his first stand-up show after the incident. Register However, a friend of Rock has claimed that he “had no idea” about Pinkett Smith’s diagnosis of alopecia. In a statement posted on Instagram, Smith said he understood that jokes were part of his life as a public figure and that “violence in all its forms is poisonous and destructive.” Earlier in the day, Regina Hall – who hosted the ceremony with Amy Schumer and Wanda Sykes – mocked Smith and Pinkett Smith’s wedding. The couple seemed to laugh in response. The Academy has said it may discipline Smith over the incident. Smith’s actions have split views in Hollywood and on social media, with a number of celebrities, critics and public figures – including senators and British MPs – offering their views on the incident. After the incident, a joke that Rock made about Pinkett Smith at the 2016 Oscars reappeared on the internet. Find the full list of 2022 Oscar winners here. See the latest updates and reactions from the dramatic ceremony here and read about the biggest discussion points here.
