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Oscars producer Will Packer has claimed the Los Angeles Police Department was "prepared" to arrest Will Smith after he slapped Chris Rock during the Academy Awards. Packer, who produced Sunday's ceremony, told Good Morning America in an interview pre-released on Thursday that LAPD officers were willing to arrest Smith for battery after he slapped Rock in response to a joke made about his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith. However, Rock wasn't interested in taking further action and was "dismissive" about his options during a conversation backstage.

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Will Packer, the producer of the 2022 Oscars, is revealing new details about what happened immediately following the moment when Will Smith slapped Chris Rock on stage at the awards show.

Will Packer, producer of this year’s Oscars, said in an interview with ABC News’ Good Morning America that Los Angeles Police Department officers came to his office on Sunday evening and spoke to Chris Rock about filing charges against Will Smith following the now infamous slapping incident.

Will Packer is opening up about Will Smith's altercation with Chris Rock at the awards show last Sunday in a new interview with set to air Friday. aired a clip from the interview during their broadcast Thursday night, and Packer explained that LAPD officers were at the Dolby Theatre, and were willing to take Smith into custody after he struck Rock in the face during the ceremony.«They were saying, ‘This is battery.’ That was the word they used in that moment,» Packer recalled. «They said, ‘We will go get him.

Oscars producer Will Packer is unfolding details of the events that occurred at the 2022 Oscars.  In a preview clip of an upcoming "Good Morning America" interview, which was obtained by Variety, the producer reportedly shared that the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) was there and ready to arrest Will Smith if Chris Rock chose to press charges after the "King Richard" star slapped him.  "They were saying, you know, this is battery, was a word they used in that moment.They said we will go get him. We are prepared.

Ellise Shafer Oscars producer Will Packer has addressed Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars on Sunday night.In a preview clip of Packer’s upcoming interview on “Good Morning America” with T.J. Holmes, he revealed that the Los Angeles Police Department was on the scene Sunday night and ready to arrest Smith if Rock wanted to press charges.“They were saying, you know, this is battery, was a word they used in that moment. They said we will go get him.

Will Smith is incredibly protective of his family, and on Sunday night shocked the world after slapping Chris Rock in the face at the Oscars after he made a joke about his wife Jada Pinkett-Smith, who suffers from alopecia. MORE: Chris Rock celebrates exciting news in wake of the Oscars altercationHe has since issued an apology, and his family have all shown their support for him - with both Jada and his son Jaden speaking out.Just months before the incident, the award-winning actor released his memoir, Will, where he opened up about his family life - and some of the lessons he learnt through his children. One that stood out in particular was when his daughter Willow, 21, went to drastic measures to alter her own hair in a bid to stop touring.VIDEO: Will Smith prepares to take a dive into the deepest swimming pool on earthWillow gained global success following the release of her hit song Whip My Hair, and signed up for a month-long tour opening for Justin Bieber.MORE: Inside Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith's jaw-dropping £32.3million mansionMORE: Jada Pinkett-Smith breaks silence after husband Will Smith slapped Chris Rock The talented singer wasn't enjoying the tour and told her dad she wanted to stop at the end of the European leg of the trip.However, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air star told his daughter that was not possible because she had upcoming dates in Australia. Will Smith reflected on daughter Willow shaving her hair to protest against going back on stageAs a result, Willow went to extreme lengths to ensure that she was heard.

CODA being named this year’s Best Picture. Then there’s also serious matters, such as Chris Rock and Will Smith’s altercation, which is still being discussed and investigated by The Academy itself. In-between the highs and the lows of the 93rd Academy Awards are moments that landed ok, but still needed some work.

Lupita Nyong'o's reaction to the Oscars drama between Will Smith and Chris Rock has gone viral on Twitter. Nyong'o was seated behind Smith and his wife Jada Pinkett Smith during the Academy Awards ceremony and her reaction to the actor yelling at Rock was caught on camera. Smith stormed the Oscars stage after Rock made a joke about Pinkett Smith's balding head.The comedian had said he can't wait to see her in "G.I.

“We all were Lupita [Nyong’o] watching the Will Smith and Chris Rock mess,” tweeted one fan during the 94th Academy Awards on Sunday (Mar. 27). Indeed, Lupita, 39, seemed to sum up the whole mood of the night after Will, 53, got out of his seat to slap Chris, 57, for making an off-handed joke about Jada Pinkett-Smith. When Will returned to his seat and loudly told Chris to “keep my wife’s name out of your f-cking mouth,” Lupita’s shocked reaction (and the realization that this was not a bit) became one of the viral memes of the night.

The trio posed together on the red carpet at last night's award ceremony.Fans took to Twitter to express their thoughts about Rita at the Oscars.One fan, @Ayahrenee compared her fashion choice as a highlight, akin to the Chris Rock controversy.She wrote: “Highlights of the Oscars: Beyoncé, Will Smith, Meg, coda and Rita Moreno’s hat.”@Merseytart wrote: “This is now a stan account for Rita Moreno’s hat.”@JoeRuiz said: “Rita Moreno’s hat should get an Oscar.”The Puerto Rican native portrayed the newly created character Valentina in the Steven Spielberg-directed reboot of West Side Story.Rita famously won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for playing Anita in the original 1961 movie.

LIVE – Updated at 08:52This year’s Oscars featured shocks, sighs and surprises – but all anyone will care about is a slap. The Academy Awards took place on Sunday night (27 March), with films including The Power of the Dog, West Side Story, Licorice Pizza and Coda battling it out in the big categories. The biggest story of the night had almost nothing to do with the awards: a shocking altercation between Will Smith and Chris Rock sparked by a joke about Smith’s wife Jada.

Motsi Mabuse, 40, has expressed her disappointment after witnessing actor Will Smith’s furious outburst against comedian Chris Rock at the 94th Academy Awards last night.The Strictly Come Dancing star had tuned into the live event, which was held on Sunday evening in Los Angeles, meaning viewers in the UK and Europe stayed up until early hours of the morning to watch it unfold.However, after losing sleep to watch the ceremony, Motsi was left “heartbroken” and “disappointed” after seeing Will’s dramatic reaction to Chris’ quip about his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith.Motsi penned: “Wow ! Will smith ! Oh my goodness!“Stayed up all night to see black on black hate ! Heart broken :( ! Disappointed.” (sic)Other social media users echoed Motsi’s remarks as they denounced the “sad” events that left fans of the Hollywood stars reeling.Mibbieaye wrote: “I initially thought it was an act. Very sad.”Xlovehearts added: “Me too especially cause the link I was watching on they muted it but saw the full.“But no excuse for the way he behaved but also Chris Rock unless he didn't know also made a joke about hair loss which I've read is apparently from a medical condition.” (sic)Vandals1946 said: “Very disappointing and sad.

Oscars 2022 were undeniably eventful, to say the least. Nicole Kidman, 54, was visibly shocked at the unpredictable turn of events which took place at this year’s awards ceremony.Will Smith slapped presenter and comedian Chris Rock after he made a joke about Will’s wife, Jada Pinkett Smith’s, hair loss.The altercation took place between the pair on stage.These scenes left everyone in the audience, and movie fans, taken aback.Australian actress Nicole was as shocked as any.Images from the awards ceremony show Nicole looking speechless at what she had just witnessed.Chris took to the stage to present the award for Best Documentary.The funnyman then made a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith looking like she should star in G.I.

Lupita Nyong'o found herself in the middle of one of the most shocking Oscar moments in history on Sunday.The Academy Award winner was seated right by Will Smith as she witnessed the actor storm the stage to slap comedian Chris Rock before returning to his seat.Nyong'o, 39, looked visibly stunned at the incident, and her reaction quickly went viral on social media with fans sharing herdisposition. Reaction:Lupita Nyong'o went viral on Sunday, as she witnessed Will Smith SLAPPING Chris Rock and returning to his seat at the Oscars'Lupita was all of us,' one person wrote on Twitter, as the world tried to wrap their head around what had just happened onstage.

Chris Rock has declined to file a police report after Will Smith slapped him during the 2022 Oscars ceremony, according to a LAPD statement to ET. Smith slapped Rock after the comedian made a joke about the star's wife, Jada Pinkett Smith.Rock, who has made a joke about Pinkett Smith before at the 2016 Oscars, took another jab at her on Sunday night when he said, «Jada, I love ya., can't wait to see it.» (Pinkett Smith has been open about her struggles with alopecia, an autoimmune disorder which causes bald spots and hair loss.) Moments later, Smith walked onto the stage and gave Rock an open-handed slap to his cheek.

The Los Angeles Police Department has issued an official comment on the fight that went down between Will Smith and Chris Rock on stage at the Oscars.

Zack Sharf The Los Angeles Police Department confirms to Variety that Chris Rock has “declined to file a police report” following an altercation with Will Smith at the 94th Academy Awards. Smith took to the stage during the 2022 Oscars and slapped Rock after the comedian made a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith.A full statement from the Los Angeles Police Department reads: “LAPD investigative entities are aware of an incident between two individuals during the Academy Awards program. The incident involved one individual slapping another.

User syd_tha_kid93 tweeted: “Waaaaaiiiittt did Will Smith and Chris Rock really just get into it!?!?! (sic)“I thought that was scripted or my tv was broken.”Viewer Kelly Stewart tweeted: “Will Smith just slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars and Rock appeared stunned. “If that was scripted, Rock deserves the Oscar.”Another fan named Crisgalea added: “What just happened? Was that real? “Did will Smith really swing a punch at Chris rock??”Chris had been presenting the award for Best Documentary Feature at the awards.This went to Questlove's Summer of Soul, who took to the stage for an emotional speech.

The 355 action star Lupita Nyong'o gleamed in a golden Prada gown to serve presenting duties at the 94th Academy Awards in Hollywood on Sunday.The Mexican-born, Kenyan-raised 39-year-old did a shimmy to better showcase the dress' glittery sequins and tassel strips while posing on the red carpet outside the Dolby Theatre.Lupita's fancy frock - selected by stylist Micaela Erlanger - also bared her back and featured pink flower embellishment. Golden girl! The 355 action star Lupita Nyong'o gleamed in a golden Prada gown to serve presenting duties at the 94th Academy Awards in Hollywood on SundayHairstylist Vernon François coiffed Nyong'o's towering twisted crown for the ABC telecast.Make-up artist Nick Barose made sure the Human Resources actress' complexion was glowing and applied her red pout for the film festivities.And nail artist Deborah Lippmann painted Lupita's pink manicure, which highlighted her statement ring.Earlier that day, Nyong'o - who boasts 14.6M social media followers - tweeted a throwback to her 'very first twirl' in a pleated, plunging blue Prada gown for the 86th Academy Awards in 2014.