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Cheslie Kryst's mother, April Simpkins, is opening up about her daughter's longtime battle with depression and death on Jan. 30. In the latest episode of , April and her husband, David, sat down for their first interview after their daughter's death, discussing her final words and the legacy she's left behind.Cheslie was born in Jackson, Michigan, and graduated with honors from the University of South Carolina.

Chris Rock was by Dave Chappelle‘s side after the scary incident that took place at his recent stand-up set.

Chris Rock just delivered the ultimate punchline. On Wednesday night at Los Angeles' Hollywood Bowl arena, Dave Chappelle was attacked onstage as he performed as part of the Netflix Is A Joke Festival. Los Angeles police confirmed to ET that a suspect jumped on  stage, attacked an unnamed famous comedian and allegedly pointed a handgun replica at him. Citing Los Angeles police, NBC Los Angeles reported that the attacker -- a member of the audience — was taken to the hospital with «superficial injuries» while Chappelle and officers were not injured.

more.”Three years after her daughter’s tragic death, Simpkins sat down with the women of Red Table Talk, to discuss the events that preceded Cheslie Kryst’s suicide, her family’s grieving process, as well as the long-lasting effects of depression.During the interview, Simpkins also shared Kryst’s final text message, with her daughter writing that depression followed her “through every accomplishment, success, family gathering, and friendly dinner,” and that she “cried everyday as if she was in mourning.”Just a few days before her 30th birthday, Kryst penned a powerful article in Allure Magazine, where she wrote about her struggles in the two years following her Miss USA win, and the stigma behind a woman turning 30, and the pressure that sometimes comes with it.Later in the episode, Cheslie’s stepfather David Simpkins reminisced about the wonderful experience he was able to share with Kryst, and how her presence alone impacted his life. Still coping with the loss, he was still trying to find a healthy balance in his emotions.“Its hard balancing the grief and the gratitude,” Simpkins said.

another man’s joke — that slaps.Chris Rock turned the shocking Dave Chappelle on-stage attack into a dunk on Will Smith’s Oscars 2022 fiasco, joking that the unknown male assailant was the slap-happy actor.“Was that Will Smith?” 57-year-old Rock quipped on stage, while checking to see if his pal Chappelle, 48, was unharmed. The comedians were smiling and laughing while embracing after the frightening incident.Video of Rock’s one-liner made its way to TikTok, which was viewed nearly 40,000 times overnight.Several attendees also tweeted about the incident to corroborate.“Dave Chappelle got tackled to the ground on stage! Then a Chris Rock came out and said, ‘was it Will Smith!’ The wildest s–t, I have ever seen,” one wrote.that guy just speared Dave Chappelle on stage…WTF ❗️#davechappelle #chrisrock #netflixisajoke #davechapelleshow #hollywoodbowl #comedy #willsmithslap“Seeing Dave Chappelle get attacked by somebody from the audience then seeing the dude get jumped by Dave Chappelle and his crew gotta be the wildest live show i’ve ever seen.

supports HTML5 videoChris Rock is now at the stage where he can make jokes about Will Smith slapping him, as he made a gag about the incident following Dave Chappelle’s attack last night. Chappelle, 48, was tackled to the ground by a man who ran on-stage at the Netflix Is A Joke festival in Los Angeles on Tuesday night. The comedian was unharmed during the shocking incident and continued on with the show, which saw him invite his famous friends on-stage to perform stand-up sets. Rock was among the stars on the line-up and was filmed on video hugging Chappelle after the attack, while joking: ‘Was that Will Smith?’ Of course, it was in reference to the equally shocking moment Smith, 53, stormed the Oscars stage in March and slapped Rock across the face for joking about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith.

took to Instagram on Tuesday to share a lengthy written post, accompanied by a teaser of her show’s forthcoming episode. “There is so much more that lies beneath us all, that our assumptions about one another and perceptions can not meet,” Pinkett Smith proclaimed. “When we think we know .

Will Smith‘s Oscars slap while presenting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.During the Academy Awards back in March, Smith walked onto the stage and struck Chris Rock following a joke about the appearance of his wife Jada Pinkett Smith.After returning to his seat, Smith proceeded to yell at Rock: “Keep my wife’s name out your fucking mouth”. Various comedians and presenters have since made jokes and commented about the slap, and now Noah has followed suit.At the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Saturday (April 30), The Daily Show host said to the audience: “It is risky making jokes these days. I mean, we all saw what happened at the Oscars.“I’ve actually been a little worried about tonight.

Jada Pinkett Smith took to social media to share that she and her Red Table Talk family, mother Adrienne Banfield-Norris and daughter Willow Smith, were engaging in a tough discussion.MORE: Jada Pinkett Smith is the picture of peace in sun-soaked selfiePosting a teaser for the upcoming episode, the actress shared that they would be talking to the late former Miss USA Cheslie Kryst's mother, mourning her daughter, who died by suicide in January.VIDEO: Jada Pinkett Smith plans to discuss family's 'healing' after Will Smith's Oscars incidentShe revealed that the episode was a particularly hard one for the group to film, leading to some discussions that proved to be quite uneasy and also eye-opening."This show for @gammynorris, @Willowsmith and me was so powerful and deeply moving. You never know what people are going through," Jada wrote. MORE: Jada Pinkett Smith will discuss family's 'healing' on Red Table Talk after Will Smith's Oscars incidentAs she praised the model's parents, she added: "This episode continues to validate that there is so much more that lies beneath us all, that our assumptions about one another and perceptions can not meet. "When we think we know … we block our chance to truly see someone who may need to be seen in a different way than how they are presenting themselves."A post shared by Jada Pinkett Smith (@jadapinkettsmith)Jada shared her thoughts on the upcoming episode featuring Cheslie KrystShe continued: "This show opened my eyes in a very deep way.

Amy Schumer shed a little more light on Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars, and the comedian offered the insight while rocking a boss look alongside tennis legend Venus Williams.The pair donned coordinating looks Monday at the Met Gala, alongside Mexican-Chilean climate activist Xiye Bastida and fashion designer Gabriela Hearst. Schumer and Williams spoke with ET's Rachel Smith about the slap 'heard round the world and, of course, their gala attire.Schumer, one of three co-hosts at this year's Oscars where Smith physically confronted Rock following a joke directed at Jada Pinkett Smith, has previously recalled where she was on the night the episode unfolded and how it affected her.

Oscars broadcast.Speaking on The View on Thursday (April 28), the Under The Banner Of Heaven actor said: “I feel so bad, because Kevin Costner is introducing the director nominees in the most beautiful and elegant way, and I’m like, ‘There’s no way I’m going to be on camera during this.”He added that the viral image was captured as those in attendance were settling back in after Will Smith had slapped Chris Rock on stage because of a joke the comedian made about his wife and fellow actor, Jada Pinkett Smith.“Everyone is texting me, asking me what the vibe in the room is, and at that moment my friends took priority over Kevin,” Garfield explained. “I feel really bad about that.”Asked for his opinion on the slap itself, Garfield declined to comment, explaining that he was disinterested in adding his voice to the topic when so many others have already spoken on it.Andrew Garfield tells #TheView that headlines saying he's taking a break from acting were taken out of context: "People make a story out of nothing.""I've been loving the work I've been doing but also, you know, I need to take a month or so … I'm not retiring!" pic.twitter.com/nSUUdjJhjV— The View (@TheView) April 30, 2022The actor also addressed recent reports that he’s taking a break from acting to “just be a bit ordinary” following his second Oscar nomination for Tick, Tick… Boom! earlier this year.“I don’t know where that came from – I’m just having a holiday,” he clarified.

Poking fun? During the first White House Correspondents’ Dinner in nearly three years amid the coronavirus pandemic, host Trevor Noah noted how comedy has changed in light of Will Smith and Chris Rock’s Oscars drama.

Jada Pinkett Smith has had her fair share of controversy over the last few weeks, but on Saturday the star took to her social media with an inspirational message for her followers - and she looked more at peace than ever.MORE: Jada Pinkett Smith pays sweet tribute to family in proud new postPosting a stunning, sun-soaked selfie on her Instagram feed, the actress simply glowed in the up-close shot.WATCH: Jada Pinkett Smith plans to discuss family's 'healing' after Will Smith's Oscars incidentCaptioning the image she wrote: "Smile within your heart and be reminded that life is a gift and so are you."MORE: Jada Pinkett Smith makes stunning red carpet return post-OscarsMORE: Jada Pinkett Smith breaks silence after Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the OscarsIn the photo Jada dons a glamorous forest green velveteen jacket which she pairs with statement gold jewellery including elegant hoops and a soft chain.

Jada Pinkett Smith accepted her own mental health struggles as she tried to help her daughter Willow with her anxiety.The 50-year-old star – who had previously brushed off her habits like biting her nails ‘down to the cuticles’ – admitted she ‘took a long time to understand’ her 21-year-old daughter, and she didn’t realise her own issues.On the latest episode of their Facebook Watch show Red Table Talk, Jada said: ‘It took me a long time to understand Willow. I mean, just her anxiety.‘I had a really difficult time relating, because, two things — her lifestyle and how she was brought up very different than mine — I don’t know what it’s like to be a child under hot lights.‘And then just, really not knowing how to comfort her, not knowing what help she needed, not understanding the behaviour.’She admitted she was confused by her daughter’s anxiety, adding: ‘Even though I used to chew my fingernails down to the cuticles.

Andrew Garfield admitted on Thursday that he was texting with friends while at the Oscars after that infamous onstage slap.The 38-year-old actor during an appearance on The View was asked by co-host Sunny Hostin, 53, about a photo that showed him texting 'when things were going on at the Oscars'.'What perhaps were you texting about?,' Sunny asked him. Oscars texting:Andrew Garfield admitted on Thursday on The View that he was texting with friends while at the Oscars after that infamous onstage slap'That's none of your business,' Andrew replied drawing laughs.'Was that before or after the slap?,' asked co-host Joy Behar, 79, referencing the shocking moment when Will Smith, 53, slapped Chris Rock, 57, after the comedian cracked a joke about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith, 50, and her alopecia condition.

It has been a month since the 2022 Academy Awards but the celebs are still weighing in on Will Smith slapping Chris Rock.

Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at this year’s Oscars.Last month, Smith struck Rock on-stage following a joke about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith’s shaved head. Following numerous apologies over the incident, Smith resigned from the Academy and described his actions as “shocking, painful, and inexcusable”.He was later banned from all Academy events for 10 years.

Together. Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith are working it out through couple’s therapy. After the infamous Oscars slap incident, the couple is committed to looking for a solution for their marriage.

Ireland Baldwin reveals she suffers from Cardiophobia - the fear of having a heart attack - which has sent her to the hospital several times.The daughter of Kim Basinger and Alec Baldwin made the reveal when on Red Table Talkon Facebook Watch with Jada Pinkett Smith and her daughter Willow Smith.'I have a fear of my own heartbeat,' the model said. 'When it starts getting really fast, even when I'm slightly nervous or if I exercise or anything, I start panicking to the point where I’m convinced, not matter what anyone says, that I’m going to have a heart attack and I have to go to a hospital.' So much stress:Ireland Baldwin revealed she suffers from cardiophobia - the fear of having a heart attack - which has sent her to the hospital several times Anxiety hurts:The daughter of Kim Basinger and Alec Baldwin made the reveal when on Red Table Talk on Facebook with Willow SmithShe told Willow Smith, 'I’ve had maybe over 20 hospital visits in my life.'According to PubMed, cardiophobia is defined as an anxiety disorder of persons characterized by repeated complaints of chest pain and heart palpitations.

Kim Basinger discussed her “heavy-duty, very out loud” divorce from Alec Baldwin in a candid “Red Table Talk” interview.

Trying to move forward. After Will Smith made headlines for slapping Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars, the actor and his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, are taking the necessary steps to put the scandal behind them.