Chris Rock downcast as he’s seen for first time since being hit by Will Smith at Oscars

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Chris Rock has been pictured for the first time since he was slapped by Will Smith at the Oscars in a shocking clash that has already gone down in the awards show’s history.The comedian looked to be keeping a low profile as he headed to his comedy show in Boston, before kicking off his world tour in early April.Donning a jacket, hoodie, baseball cap and trainers, he was seen arriving in Boston on Tuesday ahead of his first performance on Wednesday.Chris, 57, has not yet addressed the controversy after he made a joke about King Richard actor Will’s wife Jada, 50, at the ceremony.Referencing Jada’s buzzcut, he asked her about ‘G.I Jane 2’, with Will storming the stage and slapping him, before returning to his seat and shouting: ‘Keep my wife’s name out of your f**king mouth’.Jada suffers from Alopecia, which is thought to be why Will was so offended.

It’s been reported that Chris did not know about Jada’s condition. Just moments after the shocking clash, Will won the best actor award for his role in King Richard, with the actor weeping as he gave his speech.Will, 53, has since apologised for his behaviour, writing on Instagram: ‘Violence in all of its forms is poisonous and destructive.

My behavior at last night’s Academy Awards was unacceptable and inexcusable. Jokes at my expense are a part of the job, but a joke about Jada’s medical condition was too much for me to bear and I reacted emotionally.‘I would like to publicly apologize to you, Chris.

I was out of line and I was wrong. I am embarrassed and my actions were not indicative of the man I want to be. There is no place for violence in a world of love and kindness.  ‘I would also like to apologize to the Academy, the producers of the show, all the attendees and.