Hollywood’s biggest night took an unexpected turn this year. A fight between Will Smith and Chris Rock broke out on national television after the Saturday Night Live alum made a distasteful joke about Will’s wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, during the 94th Annual Academy Awards.
During the live broadcast, which aired on March 27, 2022, Chris made a comment about Jada being “G.I. Jane,” seemingly in reference to her shaved head.
After the comment was made, Jada could be seen visibly upset by it and rolling her eyes. Will initially laughed at the joke, but within moments, he could be seen running up on stage to slap Chris across the face.
Although the live broadcast quickly began to censor out the ensuing exchange between Will and Chris, uncensored footage that aired internationally revealed what was really said between the actors. “Will Smith just smacked the shit out of me,” Chris said in disbelief.
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