'Love you Chris' Alec Baldwin backs Chris Rock and questions Oscars producers' support
express.co.ukOscars on Sunday evening. Alec, 63, reportedly sent "love" to the comic in a post made on his private Twitter account.In view of his one million followers, the It's Complicated actor reportedly compared Sunday's prestigious award ceremony to the American talk show, The Jerry Springer show.Alec wrote: "I’m not reading much about how, or even if, the producers attended to Chris."But I love you, Chris Rock."I’m sorry the Oscars turned into The Jerry Springer Show," he ended his post, according to Metro.A post shared by Alec Baldwin (@alecbaldwininsta)It comes after Aladdin actor Will slapped Chris during the Oscars ceremony.Ahead of issuing the documentary feature award, the funnyman made a joke about Will's wife Jada Pinkett Smith's battle with alopecia.Referencing Jada's shaved head, Chris said: "Jada, I love you.
GI Jane 2, can’t wait to see you."However, following the remarks a furious Will stormed on stage and slapped Chris across the face.A post shared by Will Smith (@willsmith)After marching back to his seat, The Pursuit of Happyness star could be seen yelling: "Keep my wife's name out of your f***ing mouth!" at the comedian.A day after the incident, Will took to Instagram to express “regret” over his actions at the awards ceremony and also explain why the joke was “too much for [him] to bear”.He wrote in view of his 61.9 million followers: “Violence in all of its forms is poisonous and destructive.
My behaviour 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," he explained.Will went on: "I would like to publicly apologise to you, Chris.
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