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Jaden Smith is keeping his head up in the wake of his father, Will Smith, resigning from the Academy after he slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars over a joke about his wife — and Jaden’s mother —Jada Pinkett Smith. The young star, 23, was spotted enjoying some retail therapy in New York City with his new girlfriend Sab Zada. The couple was all smiles as they took in the Big Apple offerings, with Jaden rocking a paint-splattered jacket and Sab wearing a multi-colored coat to match her pink-hued hair.

Chrissy Teigen enjoyed a girls' night out in Miami with friends on Friday.The 36-year-old model-turned-entrepreneur donned a black jumpsuit with side cutouts as she hit the town.Earlier in the day she attendedthe Frida Mom event alongside Serena Williams andCandice Swanepoel. Fun! Chrissy Teigen enjoyed a girls' night out in Miami with friends on FridayThe mom-of-two looked radiant in the wide-leg jumper, which featured thin straps and a low, straight neckline.Teigen wore her light brown tresses pulled up for a loose, fun style, leaving long, face-framing bangs out in front.

Serena Williams and Chrissy Teigen gather up for a group photo during the Frida Mom Panel event on Thursday afternoon (March 31) in Miami, Fla.

While Chris Rock immediately went into “joke mode” after being slapped by Will Smith at the 2022 Oscars, there was some underlying emotion.

Serena Williams was spotted showing off her incredibly toned legs while attending the Frida Mom event in Miami on Thursday.The tennis superstar, 40, looked incredible in a tight-fitting red cheetah print dress, which she paired with black heels.Also at the event was Chrissy Teigen, 36, who looked effortlessly chic in a sleeveless floor-length grey dress, as well as fellow model Candice Swanepoel, 33, who looked stylish as ever in a tiny lilac top. Moms-only: Serena Williams, Chrissy Teigen and Candice Swanepoel were in attendance at the Frida Mom event in Miami on ThursdayThe mother-centered event focused on products aimed at helping new mothers in their postpartum journey.

New details have emerged surrounding the question of why Will Smith wasn’t removed from the 94th Academy Awards following his viral smacking of Chris Rock. The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences on Wednesday said that Will Smith was asked to leave Sunday's Oscar ceremony after striking Rock but, they claim, he refused to do so. "Jada, ‘GI Jane 2,’ I can’t wait to see it," Rock said on stage in front of the Oscars audience, including to an unhappy Pinkett Smith.  The actress has been publicly outspoken about how she deals with alopecia – an autoimmune condition that causes hair loss.

In the rippling wake of Will Smith’s reaction to Chris Rock’s joke about his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith’s shaved head at the 94th Academy Awards on Sunday, many are calling for the organization to strip Smith of his coveted golden statue. The actor took home the best actor award for his portrayal of Venus and Serena Williams’ father, Richard Williams in "King Richard," and what was supposed to be a grandiose night of celebration for his performance has since turned into a loud cry for Smith to have the honor rescinded as punishment for the slap, which was seen by millions across the world.

Hollywood stars in attendance at the Oscars on Sunday evening.She may have witnessed the shocking moment when Will Smith slapped Chris Rock over a joke the comedian made about his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith.It is thought that Will and Chris have been embroiled in a bitter feud for years.The actress has taken to Instagram to share her outfit details from the night, but she also used the opportunity to share her thoughts on the altercation.In view of her eight million followers, the Batman actress described the controversial incident as an “assault”.In the first post, she wrote: “Here's a picture of my dress at the award show where we are apparently assaulting people on stage now.”Her dress was a pale pink Saint Laurent gown with off-the-shoulder detailingShe followed this with another outfit picture and another caption about the Oscars ceremony.Zoe added, in her second post: “And here is a picture of my dress at the party after the award show - where we are apparently screaming profanities and assaulting people on stage now.”The 33-year-old didn’t name Will or Chris directly in her Instagram caption, but alluded to the incident.Viewers watching the Oscars on Sunday evening were stunned during the tense moment when Will screamed “keep my wife’s name out of your fg mouth” after slapping Chris on stage.Chris, who was there to present an award, had made a joke about Will’s wife.He had joked that he was looking forward to seeing “GI Jane 2”, in a remark about her shaven head.The feud between the two stars has divided opinion on social media sites such as Twitter.Will won Best Actor that night for his portrayal as Venus and Serena Williams’ father in King Richard, and gave a tearful acceptance speech.He apologised to the Academy

The estranged daughter of Richard Williams, whom Will Smith portrayed in "King Richard," is calling for the actor to be stripped of his Oscar following Sunday night’s events.  Sabrina Williams, 57, told the US Sun, "So Will Smith got angry, went overboard and assaulted another person.Then you just can’t apologize two minutes later. You lost your mind.

Will Smith, 53, sparked controversy after slapping Chris Rock, 57, live on stage at the Oscars on Sunday night.

Jennifer Maas TV Business WriterViewership for Sunday’s Oscars on ABC grew by 511,000 viewers during the 15-minute time span that featured Will Smith slapping Chris Rock, according to Live + Same Day Nielsen data. While the Oscars’ audience dipped from there, it spiked again during Smith’s best actor win and acceptance speech shortly after 11 p.m. ET, this time by 614,000 viewers.The most-watched portion of the entire show was the 15 minutes between 9:15 p.m.

Richard Williams has broken his silence on the Will Smith and Chris Rock Oscars drama.

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.

Will Smith's slap of Chris Rock at the Oscars has garnered a reaction from the father of Venus and Serena Williams, who Smith portrays in "King Richard." According to his son and spokesperson, Richard Williams does not support violence. "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," Richard Williams said via his son, Chavoita LeSane, to NBC News.

Serena Williams is "so ready to go home" after an eventful Sunday at the Oscars in Los Angeles.MORE: Serena Williams breaks silence on Will Smith and Chris Rock on stage Oscars altercationThe tennis star took to her Stories exactly an hour after Will Smith publicly apologised to Chris Rock after slapping him at the Academy Awards and judging by the video Serena posted, she is ready to put it all behind her.WATCH: Serena Williams takes to Instagram following Will Smith's apologyThe star posted an fifteen-second clip showing her inside a private plane as she told her fans: "And that is a wrap, I am SO ready to go home, and… [breathes in and out]."SEE: Celebrities react to Will Smith's shocking Chris Rock altercationRELATED: Will Smith's fans convinced attack on Chris Rock was 'staged' after actor predicted 'chaos' hours earlierHer video came just 58 minutes after Will posted a lengthy statement on his Instagram explaining why he had been deeply hurt by Chris' jokes before apologising to him, the Williams family and his King Richard family. Serena and her husband Alexis Ohanian attended the Vanity Fair party together following the Oscars"Violence in all of its forms is poisonous and destructive," he wrote.

Richard Williams, father of Venus and Serena Williams and the strong-willed tennis coach Will Smith portrayed in his Oscar-winning performance of “King Richard”, is speaking out following Smith’s altercation with Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars.

J. Kim Murphy Richard Williams has weighed in on Will Smith’s controversial actions at the Academy Awards on Sunday night, when the actor walked on stage and slapped Chris Rock after the comedian made a joke about his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, during the ceremony.Shortly after the altercation, Smith won the Oscar for best actor for his portrayal of Richard Williams, the tennis coach father to Venus and Serena Williams, in “King Richard.”“We don’t know all the details of what happened,” Richard Williams told NBC News, via his son Chavoita LeSane. “But we don’t condone anyone hitting anyone else unless it’s in self-defense.”The incident between Smith and Rock stunned audiences, both inside the Dolby Theatre and watching from home, as it was not immediately clear whether the interaction was a staged skit.

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’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.

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.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaThe Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has launched a formal review following Will Smith’s assault on Chris Rock at Sunday’s Oscars ceremony. The organization behind the annual film awards show initially said it condemned violence without mentioning Smith by name, but now it is making its displeasure over the incident more explicit. “The Academy condemns the actions of Mr.