Inside Will Smith and Chris Rock’s rocky history after actor hits comedian at Oscars
ok.co.ukWill Smith left the audience at the Oscars in shock after he got up on stage and slapped presenter Chris Rock.The 53 year old actor, who was awarded best actor for his depiction of Venus and Serena Williams’ father in King Richard, lashed out at the comedian at the 94th Annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles following a reference to his wife Jada Pinkett Smith.
Chris, 57, teased Jada, 50, over her look, as he said he couldn't wait to see her in the next 'G.I. Jane' movie which appeared to be a reference to her shaved head despite the actress opening up about having alopecia and struggling with hair loss since 2018.
However this is not the first time that Will has been angered by stand-up comedian Chris. Chris hosted the Oscars in 2016 and also got into hot water with the actor after he included Jada in his opening monologue.
Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter. Jada did not attend the Oscar's ceremony in 2016 after boycotting the ceremony following the lack of diverse nominees with her husband Will failing to receive acknowledgment for best actor in NFL film Concussion.
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