Will Smith smacks Chris Rock on stage at the Oscars after he makes joke about Jada Smith

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Will Smith hits Chris Rock as Rock spoke on stage during the 94th Academy Awards in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S., March 27, 2022. REUTERS/Brian Snyder
Will Smith hits Chris Rock as Rock spoke on stage during the 94th Academy Awards in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S., March 27, 2022. REUTERS/Brian Snyder
A video of Will Smith apparently hitting Chris Rock on stage at the Oscars has shocked viewers.

During his presentation of the best documentary feature at the 94th Academy Awards, Chris Rock was hit on stage by fellow actor Will Smith, after he made a joke about Smith’s wife, Jada.

Rock jokingly called to Jada “G.I Jane”, seeming to refer to her shaved head. The actress revealed in 2018 that she has alopecia, a condition that results in hair loss.

Smith appeared to laugh at the joke, but soon after, stormed on stage and hit Rock in the face. After returning to his seat, he yelled at the comedian “Keep my wife’s name out of your f***ing mouth”.

According to Vanity Fair, Smith was pulled aside by Denzel Washington shortly after the incident.

Watch the clip below:

Soon after, Smith accepted the Best Actor award for his performance in King Richard and delivered an emotional speech about protecting his family.

“Love will make you do crazy things,” he says, adding that Denzel Washington spoke to him after the incident, telling him “at your highest point, that’s when the devil comes for you.”

“Art imitates life. I look like the crazy father…just like they said about Richard Williams,” he continues, in reference to Serena and Venus Williams’ father Richard, whom he portrays in the film.

He apologised to the academy and fellow nominees. “I hope the academy invites me back,” he says before walking off the stage to a standing ovation.

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