Will Smith’s Oscars slap was no worse than Regina Hall’s ‘sexist’ antics, critics say
nypost.comAmy Schumer, Wanda Sykes and Regina Hall — co-host the 2022 Oscars was meant to bring a fresh take to the 94th Academy Awards.But detractors say that “sexist” and “creepy” jokes persisted — with some wondering how Will Smith’s infamous “slap” of presenter Chris Rock was any worse.
Hall began making jokes about being on the hunt for a man from the beginning of the night but quickly escalated things with a skit that apparently left many in the audience — and at home — feeling uncomfortable.
Nearly 30 minutes into the live broadcast Sunday night, the “Girls Trip” actress pretended she’d been alerted to worrisome COVID tests among the audience members and needed several stars to step backstage with her.
The 51-year-old comic then called a group of apparently single actors — Simu Liu, Bradley Cooper, Tyler Perry and Timothée Chalamet — up to the stage. “I don’t want any of you to worry.
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