Carrey, 60, told CBS’s Gayle King that he was “sick” not only of Smith’s actions, but also of Hollywood celebrities who continued to applaud Smith for winning Best Actor for King Richard. “Hollywood is just spineless and I felt that this is a really clear sign that we are no longer the cool club,” Carrey said. Carrey said Smith should have been escorted out of the area after the slap, to the point of adding that he should have been arrested.
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The story goes on under the ad When King said Rock had refused to press charges against Smith, 53, Carey claimed it was only because the comedian “did not want the inconvenience”. “I would have announced this morning that I was suing Will for $ 200 million because this video will be there forever. “It will be ubiquitous,” Carrey said. “This insult will last a long time,” Carey added. “If you want to shout from the public and show disapproval or say something on Twitter [that’s fine]. “But you do not have the right to go on stage and hit someone in the face because he said words.” “[The slap] “It came out of nowhere because Will has something going on inside him that is frustrating,” Carey suggested. “I wish him all the best. I have nothing against Will Smith. He has done great things, but it was not a good time. “It cast a shadow over everyone’s bright spot last night. It was a selfish moment.” The story goes on under the ad
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The quarrel between Smith and Rock took place on Sunday during the 94th broadcast of the Oscars, when comedian Chris Rock, 57, was presenting the feature-length documentary award (which won the Summer of Soul). Trending Stories
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“Janta, I love you. GI Jane 2, I’m looking forward to seeing it, okay? ” Rock joked, referring to the 1997 film GI Jane starring Demi Moore, who shaved her head to play a fictional Navy Seal nominee. Pinkett Smith, who has spoken publicly about her battles with alopecia, was not impressed by the joke. Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith attend the 94th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on March 27, 2022 in Hollywood, California. Getty Smith took the stage from his seat in the front row and made a rock swing with an open palm, creating a loud smile. Smith returned to his seat and shouted at Rock to leave Pinkett Smith alone. Rock replied that he was just making a joke about Jane Jane and Smith called him a second time. The story goes on under the ad Will Smith, right, hits presenter Chris Rock on stage while presenting the Best Documentary Award at the Oscars on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles. The Canadian Press “Keep my wife’s name out of your mouth!” Smith shouted and the crowd fell silent as it became clear that this was not an act. The room was silent. On Monday afternoon, following the aftermath of the Will Smith-Chris Rock incident, the Academy announced in a statement that it was launching an investigation into what happened.
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“The academy condemns Mr. Smith’s actions in last night ‘s show,” the statement said. “We have formally initiated a formal review of the incident and will investigate future actions and consequences in accordance with our Statutes, Standards of Conduct and California law.” The same day, Smith apologized to the comedian, the Academy and the audience at home, saying on Instagram that he was “out of line” and that his actions “are not indicative of the man I want to be”. The story goes on under the ad It is not clear what action, if any, the Academy will take against Smith. – – With files from the Associated Press © 2022 Global News, part of Corus Entertainment Inc.
