Several Hollywood stars, including Cardi B, Trevor Noah and Maria Shriver, have all reacted after Will slapped Chris Rock onstage at the 2022 Oscars.
At the just concluded 2022 Oscars. Chris joked on stage about Jada Pinkett Smith, promting Will to walk on stage to slap Chris and returned to his seat.
Will later apologized for the incident with his speech after winning the Best Actor for Richard Williams in the movie King Richard.
“I want to apologize to the Academy, I want to apologize to all my fellow nominees. This is a beautiful moment and I’m not crying for winning an award, it’s not about winning an award for me.”
The incident went viral on social media, and many celebs share their thoughts.
E News documented some celebs reaction to that.
Jaden Smith: “And That’s How We Do It”
Jaden Smith: “My Dads Speech Made Me Cry”
Maria Shriver: “We should never get to a place where we sit and watch a movie star hit someone on global television then, moments later, get a standing ovation while talking about love. #WillSmith #Oscars”
Sophia Bush: “Violence isn’t ok. Assault is never the answer. Also? This is the 2nd time that Chris has made fun of Jada on the #Oscars stage, & tonight he went after her alopecia. Punching down at someone’s auto-immune disease is wrong. Doing so on purpose is cruel. They both need a breather.”
Trevor Noah: “Wtaf????? That wasn’t scripted?????”
Cardi B: “At your highest moment …be careful that’s when the devil tries to come for you”
Margaret Joseph: “Wow so disappointed in Will Smiths behavior tonight. @chrisrock is a class act he handled himself with true professionalism . Amazing the way he kept it moving#Oscar”
Natasha Rothwell: “Never thought the La La land debacle would ever be eclipsed but here we are.
E! News has reached out to the Academy, as well as to reps for Will and Chris, for comment and has not heard back.
