Chris Rock Breaks His Silence On Academy Awards Incident

Another Rock has spoken out regarding Slapgate; Chris Rock‘s brother, Tony Rock. Defending the most infamous moments of the Oscars 2022, when Will Smith slapped Chris across the face after a joke he made about Jada Pinkett-Smith‘s hair. The slap heard around the world has continued to cause reverberations, and Tony didn’t hold back when he discussed the moment in a new stand-up routine.

Will Smith's resignation has been accepted by the Academy as the governing body moves forward with disciplinary matters concerning the incident at the 2022 Oscars.The King Richard star, 53, issued a statement to the US media outlet with his decision to step down as a member of the Academy after he'd slapped Chris Rock last Sunday.An angry Will stormed the stage after the comedian had made a ill-mannered joke about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith.Chris joked that he looked forward to seeing Jada in "GI Jane 2" because she now boasted a shaved head but is an alopecia sufferer.It is claimed that Chris was unaware that Jada suffered from the condition.Masses of outraged fans and online users have called on the Academy to take action against Will, with the investigation surrounding the altercation still on-going.Ahead of any disciplinary action, Will instead issued a statement of resignation, he said: "I betrayed the trust of the Academy."I deprived other nominees and winners of their opportunity to celebrate and be celebrated for their extraordinary work.

Bill Maher weighed in on the Oscars slap, sharing his view of Will Smith’s open-handed smack across the face of Chris Rock due to an unfortunate “G.I. Jane” joke about Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, who suffers from alopecia.

Speaking out. After Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the 94th annual Academy Awards, Denzel Washington and other Hollywood friends were quick to console the King Richard star.

Denzel Washington is opening up about the night Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars.The star attended a leadership summit for author and bishop T.D. Jakes on Saturday in Washington, D.C., where the discussion pivoted from the Oscar-winning actor's lifelong career in Hollywood and his faith to what transpired between the star and the comedian.«Well, there's a saying, 'When the devil ignores you, then you know you're doing something wrong.' The devil goes, 'Oh no, leave him alone, he's my favorite.' Conversely, when the devil comes at you, maybe it's because he's trying to do something right. And for whatever reason the devil got ahold of that circumstance that night,» said Washington via .Washington, who along with Tyler Perry comforted Smith following the confrontation, also added that he held a prayer with Smith following the incident.«Fortunately there were people there,» Washington said.

Chris Rock‘s brother didn’t mince words when addressing Will Smith‘s Oscars slap, slamming the “King Richard” star for the controversial moment heard and seen around the world.

Jaden Smith is keeping his head up in the wake of his father, Will Smith, resigning from the Academy after he slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars over a joke about his wife — and Jaden’s mother —Jada Pinkett Smith. The young star, 23, was spotted enjoying some retail therapy in New York City with his new girlfriend Sab Zada. The couple was all smiles as they took in the Big Apple offerings, with Jaden rocking a paint-splattered jacket and Sab wearing a multi-colored coat to match her pink-hued hair.

Denzel Washington, 67, is recalling the conversation he had with Will Smith, 53, after the shocking slapping incident involving Chris Rock at the 2022 Academy Awards. The actor made an appearance at author and bishop T.D. Jakes’ leadership summit to discuss his career and faith on the morning of Apr. 2, and was asked about the headline-making news as well as the advice he gave Will, which was mentioned during his Oscar acceptance speech.

Denzel Washington has spoken out for the first time about Will Smith’s slap during the Oscars.

Will Smith has resigned from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts following what has been called, the “slap heard around the world.” The news came Friday evening with a regretful statement from the actor, who said he was “heartbroken.” “I have directly responded to the Academy’s disciplinary hearing notice, and I will fully accept any and all consequences for my conduct. My actions at the 94th Academy Awards presentation were shocking, painful, and inexcusable,” he began, per PEOPLE.The jarring incident has unleashed a never-ending discourse about violence, power, and repercussions.

Will Smith is reportedly working on an apology to Oscars bosses after he slapped Chris Rock during last week’s ceremony.The 53 year old actor reacted to a joke made by the comedian about his wife Jada Pinkett-Smith’s shaved head.The star climbed on stage to hit the comedian after seeing that his wife, who has alopecia, was upset by the joke and then yelled out: “'Keep my wife's name out your f***ing mouth”.The Academy Awards recently revealed they would be launching a formal review around the incident after releasing a statement following the incident. Now, a source claims that Will is planning to formally apologise to award bosses, as they decide if any action will be taken against the star.

Denzel Washington is breaking his silence about Will Smith slapping Chris Rock onstage during last weekend’s Oscars.

Liam Payne was interviewed by “Good Morning Britain” after the Oscars, where the One Direction alum shared his thoughts on watching Will Smith’s open-handed slap across the face of Chris Rock during the ceremony.

Tony Rock did NOT hold back when he hit the stage to rant about his brother Chris Rock being slapped in the face by Will Smith during this year’s Oscars.

WILL Smith could face further reprimands for slapping Chris Rock at The Oscars 2022 with the potential of losing his Best Actor gong. The newly-crowned winner resigned from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Friday as he faced possible expulsion or suspension for his violent outburst last Sunday.

WILL Smith has quit the Academy following the backlash about his shocking slap to Chris Rock. The newly-crowned Best Actor winner resigned from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences as he faced possible expulsion or suspension for his violent outburst last Sunday.

Days after Will Smith slapped Chris Rock during the 94th Academy Awards, he announced his resignation from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Chris Rock's brother didn't mince words when addressing Will Smith's Oscars slap, slamming the star for the controversial moment heard and seen around the world.Tony Rock recently took the stage at his own comedy show and opened with a warning. In video footage obtained by, Tony's projected on a video board and he can be seen saying, «If you think you gonna walk up on this stage, this ain't the motherf**ing Oscars.» He later added, «And if you walk your ass up here, you ain't nominated for s**t but these motherf***ing hands.

Mel Gibson paid a virtual visit to Jesse Watters’ Fox News show on Friday, part of the actor-director’s publicity blitz for his latest directorial effort, “Father Stu”.

Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences says it has accepted Will Smith’s “immediate resignation” from the organisation and will “continue to move forward” with its disciplinary proceedings against him. The actor said he was “heartbroken” and would accept any consequences that emerged from his scheduled hearing in a statement announcing his decision. His statement also said he had “betrayed the trust” of the Academy and “deprived” his fellow nominees and winners the opportunity to celebrate their achievements on the night.

Will Smith has now resigned from the Academy following the viral incident he was involved in at the Oscars. The acclaimed actor slapped comedian Chris Rock in the face during the ceremony held on Sunday, March 27, in response to a joke made about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith.