Oscars 2022: Will Smith, Chris Rock and Jada Pinkett Smith row moment by moment

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Will Smith slapping Chris Rock around the face for making a joke about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith's bald head at the Oscars sent shockwaves around the world on Sunday.The jaw-dropping moment took place moments after Rock arrived on stage to present the award for Best Documentary Feature.It all kicked off when Rock, 57, pointed to Smith, 53, and his wife, quipping: 'Jada, I love ya.

G.I. Jane 2, can't wait to see it.'The joke was in reference to the 1997 film G.I. Jane, a role that actress Demi Moore famously shaved her head for.At that point, the camera turned to Smith, who at first was seen visibly laughing at the gag and even clapped his hands, a gesture that seemed to suggest he saw the funny side.But as Smith laughed while still seated, Pinkett Smith - who has been open about her struggle with hair loss and alopecia - visibly rolled her eyes, looking furious.

The slap: Moment Will Smith stormed the stage at the 94th Academy Awards and assaulted comedian Chris Rock who had just made fun of his wife Jada Pinkett Smith'That was a nice one!' Rock then said on stage, justifying his joke as a mild one.However, in the seconds that the camera had cut-away, Smith then jumped from his seat and stormed the stage as Rock was heard saying: 'Uh-oh...' This is when the world saw King Richard star Smith - who would later collect an Oscar for Best Actor - approach Rock and promptly slap him across the face.

Looking good: As Chris Rock walked out onstage, Will Smith was seen smiling, in a jovial mood Pointed dig: Chris held out his hand to point at Will and Jada as he made the joke,'Jada, I love ya.