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Chris Rock’s GI Jane 2 joke explained after Will Smith smack at Oscars 2022

Chris Rock directed a GI Jane 2 joke at Will Smith's wife Jada Pinkett Smith, who suffers from alopecia

Daily Mirror

Susanna Reid condemns Will Smith and say's 'it's not ok to hit somebody' after Oscars slap

Good Morning Britain host Susanna Reid was quick to slam Hollywood actor Will Smith after he stormed the stage and physically attacked comedian Chris Rock at the 2022 Academy Awards

Daily Mirror

Oscars 2022: Celebrities react to Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at Oscars

Stars described it as the ‘ugliest moment’ in the ceremony’s history

Evening Standard

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How are audiences trashing the 2022 Oscars? Let us count the ways ...

LOS ANGELES — Even before Will Smith’s onstage assault of Chris Rock at the Academy Awards on Sunday decidedly changed the vibe of Hollywood’s biggest night, sharp criticism of the telecast flew fast and furious from viewers at home and industry insiders alike.

Los Angeles Times

‘To hide the coward’: how Will Smith’s personal history may explain his Oscars violence

The actor, who hit Chris Rock at the Oscars for joking about his wife, has written publicly about his need to compensate for a childhood marred by domestic violence

The Guardian - UK

Will Smith slaps Chris Rock before emotional acceptance speech

The moment startled viewers and nearly upstaged an otherwise smooth Oscars telecast.

Axios

Oscars award show sent into chaos as Will Smith storms stage to hit Chris Rock after gag about wife

Referring to Pinkett Smith, Rock said: "Jada, can't wait for GI Jane 2"

Irish Mirror

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Oscars 2022: a historic night for women – overshadowed by male violence

If Jane Campion becomes the third woman ever to win best director but Will Smith slaps Chris Rock, did it really happen?

The Guardian - AU

Will Smith slaps Chris Rock at Oscars

Actor Will Smith stormed the Oscars stage and hit comedian Chris Rock across the face for joking about his wife.

Bangkok Post

Oscars 2022: 5 experts on the wins, the emotions, the music – and the bold frocks on the runway

It’s rare that an appealingly minor film wins the best picture Oscar – and a remake of a French film at that – but this year, CODA has done it.

The Conversation

Oscars 2022: Live updates on Will Smith and Chris Rock drama, winners in full and more

Follow along for updates on the 94th Academy Awards and the biggest night of the 2022 film calendar...

The Independent UK

Will Smith hits Chris Rock during Oscars over bald joke about Jada Pinkett Smith

Comedian Chris Rock got a startling slap in the face from actor Will Smith at the Oscars Sunday night.

Tribune News Service

CODA wins top Oscar, Will Smith slap

CODA won best film, while Jessica Chastain and Will Smith took the best actor awards as the Oscars bounced back from 2021’s pandemic-affected ceremony.

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50 Cent leads Hollywood's reaction to Will Smith smacking Chris Rock at the Oscars

Will Smith's Best Actor win at the Oscars was overshadowed on Sunday night, thanks to the actor taking to the stage to smack comedian Chris Rock. Hollywood stars such as 50 Cent, Sophia Bush and Kathy Griffin have since offered their thoughts on the shocking moment

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The Guardian - US

‘Violence isn’t OK’: Hollywood reacts to Will Smith slapping Chris Rock

Reactions from in and around the industry to the most talked-about moment of the Oscars ranged from delight in the mess to concern

Wales Online

Will Smith's tearful speech and apology in full after Chris Rock incident at Oscars

Will Smith hit Chris Rock live on stage at the 94th Academy Awards

The Independent UK

Hunter Schafer and Dominic Fike make red carpet couple debut at Vanity Fair Oscars party

‘Euphoria’ co-stars sparked romance rumours after Fike posted picture of them kissing on Instagram

Los Angeles Times

Yes, that was the most chaotic Oscars in history

LOS ANGELES — “CODA,” a heartwarming, low-budget film released by a global tech giant far better known for smartphones than cinema, won the best picture award at the 94th Academy Awards on Sunday night, a watershed moment not only for the Oscars but for the film industry as a whole.

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Academy and Will Smith's son break silence after live incident with Chris Rock

Oscars: Will Smith hit Chris Rock live over joke about wife Jada

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The Internet’s Reaction To Will Smith’s Chris Rock Slap Is Hella Fkn Divided

I mean, ableism is no joke...

The Independent UK

‘Hope they will make up’: Minnie Driver responds to Will Smith hitting Chris Rock at the Oscars

Smith hit Rock while the comedian was on stage to present the Oscar for Best Documentary

The Guardian - AU

The slap, the fallout and a little dog: standout 2022 Oscars memes and reactions

An eventful 94th Academy Awards ceremony delivered drama in spades, and a host of viral moments

Tribune News Service

Commentary: The Oscars’ very weird night

Did Sunday night’s Academy Awards ceremony achieve its goal, stated earlier this month by academy president David Rubin, to “prioritize the television audience, to increase viewer engagement and keep the show vital, kinetic, and relevant”? Um, be careful what you wish for, Oscar. The 94th annual Oscars, hosted by Wanda…

The Independent UK

Oscars 2022: Chris Rock won’t press charges against Will Smith, police say

LAPD issued statement saying ‘The individual involved has declined to file a police report’

The Independent UK

Regina Hall mocks Kim Kardashian’s ‘get up and work’ comments during Oscars

Regina Hall tells Judi Dench to ‘work harder’ after Oscars loss in reference to Kim Kardashian’s controversial comments about work

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