after the comic made a joke about the actor's wife Jada Pinkett Smith. The Fresh Prince star, who will not face charges according to LAPD, walked on stage and struck Rock before returning to his seat.
He then was heard shouting: "Keep my wife's name out of your f****** mouth. " Those who didn't stay up late to watch the 94th Academy Awards ceremony, held in LA, woke up to the news this morning.
And now Brummies have had their say. Read more: Will Smith's tearful apology after hitting Chris Rock - statement in full Allan Mann, believing it to be a skit, wrote on Facebook: "Played all the media again.
It was staged, if you ask me. " Agreeing, Jillian Smith added: "Oh come on people, do not be taken in by this fake and staged set.
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