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While Hollywood is still processing Will Smith slapping Chris Rock live at the Oscars, Entourage creator Doug Ellin is weighing in on the controversy.The 53-year-old writer-producer spoke about the controversy with TMZ, where he didn't pull any punches, calling Smith a 'classic narcissist.'He also added that he didn't think Oscar presenter Chris Rock knew that Smith's wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, suffered from the autoimmune disease alopecia that lead to her losing her hair. Speaking out:While Hollywood is still processing Will Smith slapping Chris Rock live at the Oscars, Entourage creator Doug Ellin is weighing in on the controversy Narcissist:The 53-year-old writer-producer spoke about the controversy with TMZ , where he didn't pull any punches, calling Smith a 'classic narcissist'Ellin made it clear he didn't think Chris Rock did anything wrong, adding, 'Chris Rock just did his job, whether you liked his joke or not.'He also admitted that he first thought it was 'fake,' adding, 'I'm watching this thing, I don't know what the hell is happening, the sound goes off and I think there's something very strange happening.

Will Smith has issued a formal public apology to Chris Rock, The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the cast and crew of King Richard and The Williams Family following a bittersweet evening at the Academy Awards yesterday. Most notably, Will Smith took home his first-ever Oscar, winning for Best Actor for his role as Richard Williams, father of tennis phenoms Venus and Serena Williams, in the critically acclaimed film King Richard.

Will Smith is apologizing to Chris Rock following their onstage altercation at the 2022 Oscars on Sunday night. Smith took to Instagram Monday to share a lengthy statement in which he shared how deeply he regrets his behavior after slapping the comedian following a joke made about his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith.«Violence in all of its forms is poisonous and destructive.

statement posted online.“Violence or physical abuse in the workplace is never appropriate and the union condemns any such conduct. The incident involving Will Smith and Chris Rock at last night’s Academy Awards was unacceptable.”SAG-AFTRA added that they do not comment on any pending disciplinary process of their members.“We have been in contact with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and ABC about this incident and will work to ensure this behavior is appropriately addressed.”The action by SAG came after the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences opened a “formal review” into the attack, which took place after Rock cracked a joke about Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett Smith.“The Academy condemns the actions of Mr.

Will Smith was nearly absent from accepting his Academy Award for best actor on Sunday because according to insiders at the 2022 Oscars, the organization strongly considered removing Smith from the Dolby Theatre after he publicly smacked Chris Rock on stage. "Having Will removed was definitely discussed seriously," a showbiz insider relayed to People magazine.

Will Smith has publicly apologized to Chris Rock after he slapped the comedian during the Oscars Sunday evening. "Violence in all of its forms is poisonous and destructive," Smith wrote in part on Instagram before publicly apologizing to Rock. "I was out of line and I was wrong." "I am embarrassed and my actions were not indicative of the man I want to be.There is no place for violence in a world of love and kindness." Will Smith publicly apologized to Chris Rock following Sunday night's events.  (Photo by ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty Images) His full statement reads: "My behavior at last night’s Academy Awards was unacceptable and inexcusable.

Breaking his silence. Will Smith spoke out, condemning violence following the infamous incident at the 2022 Oscars, in which the King Richard star slapped Chris Rock across the face for joking about wife Jada Pinkett Smith’s shaved head.

Will Smith is making amends with Chris Rock.

SAG-AFTRA has released a statement in response to the incident between Will Smith and Chris Rock on the Oscars stage.

Will Smith’s debacle.Richard Williams — the 80-year-old father of tennis stars Serena, 40, and Venus Williams, 41, whom Oscar-winner Smith portrayed in the film “King Richard” — expressed confusion around the notorious slap Smith landed on comedian Chris Rock during the Academy Awards Sunday night.“We don’t know all the details of what happened,” Williams told NBC News through his 48-year-old son, Chavoita LeSane. “But we don’t condone anyone hitting anyone else unless it’s in self-defense.” LeSane — who speaks on behalf of his father since Williams suffered a stroke, according to NBC — also added that Williams was quite surprised at Smith’s actions but would not elaborate any further.In his Oscars acceptance speech for Best Actor in a Leading Role, a tearful Smith, 53, referenced Richard, calling him “a fierce defender of his family.“Art imitates life.

Ellise Shafer Will Smith has issued an apology after slapping Chris Rock on the Oscars stage Sunday night.“Violence in all of its forms is poisonous and destructive. My behavior at last night’s Academy Awards was unacceptable and inexcusable. Jokes at my expense are part of the job, but a joke about Jada’s medical condition was too much for me to bear and I reacted emotionally,” Smith wrote.

Richard Williams, father of Venus and Serena Williams and the strong-willed tennis coach Will Smith portrayed in his Oscar-winning performance of , is speaking out following Smith's altercation with Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars.Williams provided a statement to ET Monday, after Smith slapped Rock during Sunday night's broadcast when the comedian made a joke about Smith's wife, Jada Pinkett Smith.«We don't know all the details of what happened, but we don't condone anyone hitting anyone else unless it's in self-defense,» Williams said via his son, Chavoita LeSane.«My father was as surprised as anyone when Will Smith suddenly retaliated against Chris Rock for making a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith on Sunday,» LeSane went on to share. «I want to congratulate Will on the Oscar. It was an honor to see him win Best Actor.»Williams' statement came after the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced it had launched a formal review into the onstage incident, after condemning the violence that took place Sunday.“The Academy condemns the actions of Mr.

In the rearview window. Chris Rock chose to focus on having fun after getting slapped by Will Smith at the 2022 Oscars.

We’re sorry to say Will Smith and Chris Rock haven’t made amends just yet, contrary to what Sean “Diddy” Combs is trying to insist!

“Stand-up comics are very adept at handling hecklers,” tweeted Mark Hamill last night after Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars, “violent physical assault…not so much.”

SAG-AFTRA today condemned Will Smith’s assault of Oscar presenter Chris Rock at Sunday night’s ceremony, describing his behavior as “unacceptable” and suggesting that the matter is being looked at for disciplinary action.

Chris Rock went off script.

The slap that was heard around the world! The Oscars moment between comedian Chris Rock, 57, and newfound Academy Award-winner, Will Smith, shocked audiences—and the world. The uncensored confrontation—which has apparently been a long-time coming—inspired viral memes and airplay worldwide, easily being the awards show’s most talked about moment. Despite wonderful speeches, lovely fashion and wild after parties, nothing else stood out quite as much as this bizarre and polarizing interaction.

Diddy knew what he wanted to accomplish when he took the stage at the 2022 Academy Awards on Sunday. The 52-year-old rapper was a presenter at the ceremony, and the first to follow Will Smith and Chris Rock's onstage incident.A source tells ET that Diddy wanted to try to lighten the room when he was onstage and try to celebrate the awards.

Did Chris Rock purposefully poke the bear?

Will Smith's ex-wife Sheree Zampino shared an Instagram shot with the actor on Monday as she held his Oscar statue following his victory for Best Actor for his performance in King Richard.Zampino, 54, captioned the shot: 'Epic Night! Congratulations again - when 1 wins we all win! #family1st.'In the picture, Zampino looked stunning as she wore a black dress and white patterned head scarf with her wavy brown locks cascading down. The latest:Will Smith's ex-wife Sheree Zampino, 54, shared an Instagram shot with the actor, 53, on Monday as she held his Oscar statue following his victory for Best Actor for his performance in King RichardSmith, 53, who made headlines for slapping Chris Rock, 57, during the show, smiled as he donned a black three-piece suit and had his arm around Zampino's shoulders.Zampino and Smith were married from 1992 until 1995 and are parents to Trey Smith, 29.