So just a refresh for those coming in late or early wherever you are. The night’s biggest moment came from best actor winner Will Smith, who went viral after he appeared to slap Chris Rock for making an ill-advised joke about his wife Jada Pinkett’s alopecia. Rock joked that she was set to make GI Jane 2 next, which led Smith to rush up on stage and try to hit Rock. Smith then told him to get his wife’s name out of his mouth.
Timothy Burke (@bubbaprog)
VIA JAPANESE TELEVISION: The uncensored exchange between Will Smith and Chris Rock pic.twitter.com/j0Z184ZyXa
Smith was then calmed down by Denzel Washington and Tyler Perry. During his tearful towards the Academy, and likened himself to Richard Williams, as someone who also protects the women in his life.
Here’s more:
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It’s also worth remembering that as well as whatever happened between Will and Chris happening, Coda won best picture. Here’s an interview we did a while back with one of the film’s stars Marlee Matlin
Kim Kardashian has arrived at the Vanity Fair party…
“I love GI Jane” – Mia Farrow
Mia Farrow (@MiaFarrow)
It was just a joke. Jokes are what Chris Rock does. Always has been edgy. This was a mild joke for him. And i love GI Jane
So that Judd Apatow tweet, which you may or may not have seen, where the director says Will could have killed Chris? Well, firstly it’s been deleted and secondly, Twitter won’t let anyone forget it:
LaToya Ferguson (@lafergs)
lol remember when Judd Apatow said the slap could’ve killed Chris Rock?
helena (@freshhel)
Imagine u were just starting to be cool in hollywood and ur dad tweets what judd apatow tweeted omg.. 🙁
SOTUS (@SteamboatUSA)
I think we can all agree that Judd Apatow somehow is the worst person involved in all of this.
If you missed out on a very long and very odd Oscars then here’s a look back in the handy form of a gallery:
In case you missed it, here’s Will Smith’s speech/apology:
The Academy (@TheAcademy)
Best Actor in a Leading Role goes to Will Smith for his incredible performance in ‘King Richard’ Congratulations! #Oscars pic.twitter.com/y0UTX48214
And here’s a look back at some of the funniest, strangest and most tense quotes of the night:
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And now Jaden Smith enters the chat
Jaden (@jaden)
And That’s How We Do It
And here’s a bit more background on the Rock/Smith beef
Jeremy C. Owens (@jowens510)
Here is what Chris Rock said about Jada and Will Smith in 2016, when the couple refused to attend the ceremony to protest an entirely white nominee list.https://t.co/fBFnE8VgW8
Some of the notable records and victories of the night in summary:
- Ariana DeBose became the first openly queer woman of colour to win an acting Oscar and only the second latina actor
- Jane Campion became only the third female winner of best director
- Troy Kotsur became the first deaf male winner of an acting Oscar and only the second deaf acting winner
- Billie Elish became the first Oscar winner who was born in the 21st century
- Coda became the first streaming film to win best picture
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An update here on LAPD involvement which, unsurprisingly, suggests that this isn’t progressing as a crime:
Tony GMA (@THETonyMorrison)
Official LAPD statement on the Will Smith x Chris Rock incident:
“The individual involved has declined to file a police report. If the involved party desires a police report at a later date, LAPD will be available to complete an investigative report.” pic.twitter.com/cgzD9UPUlF
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Here’s a look at Jessica Chastain’s emotive speech aimed at LGBTQ youth:
The Academy (@TheAcademy)
The Oscar for Actress in a Leading Role goes to Jessica Chastain for her stunning performance in ‘The Eyes of Tammy Faye.’ Congratulations! #Oscars @jes_chastain pic.twitter.com/fsqe1QDL3U
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So just a refresh for those coming in late or early wherever you are. The night’s biggest moment came from best actor winner Will Smith, who went viral after he appeared to slap Chris Rock for making an ill-advised joke about his wife Jada Pinkett’s alopecia. Rock joked that she was set to make GI Jane 2 next, which led Smith to rush up on stage and try to hit Rock. Smith then told him to get his wife’s name out of his mouth.
Timothy Burke (@bubbaprog)
VIA JAPANESE TELEVISION: The uncensored exchange between Will Smith and Chris Rock pic.twitter.com/j0Z184ZyXa
Smith was then calmed down by Denzel Washington and Tyler Perry. During his tearful towards the Academy, and likened himself to Richard Williams, as someone who also protects the women in his life.
Here’s more:
Updated
A slight overreaction here?
Judd Apatow (@JuddApatow)
He could have killed him. That’s pure out of control rage and violence. They’ve heard a million jokes about them in the last three decades. They are not freshman in the world of Hollywood and comedy. He lost his mind. https://t.co/5cgVEf7YZL