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Will Smith went low by slapping Chris Rock. In his attempt to justify it, he went even lower

The actor cited the father of Serena Williams as another man who protects his family. But there is no comparison: Smith has no excuse, says Guardian writer Joseph Harker

The Guardian - UK

Michael Phillips: Will Smith leaves Oscars audience rattled and as divided as ever. So much for escapism

“The Academy does not condone violence in any form.”

Chicago Tribune

Academy ‘does not condone violence’ after Will Smith slaps Chris Rock at Oscars

The organization that puts on the Academy Awards is stressing that the slap heard ‘round the world wasn’t scripted.

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Serena Williams Reacts to Chris Rock, Will Smith Oscars Incident

The tennis legend shared her reaction shortly after the wild Oscars moment.

Sports Illustrated

Will Smith slaps Chris Rock: Edinburgh reacts after actor hits comedian at Oscars

In what was undoubtedly the most memorable moment of the Academy Awards on Sunday night, actor Will Smith slapped comedian Chris Rock live on-stage for disrespecting his wife Jada Pinkett Smith

Edinburgh Live

The Oscar night feud between Chris Rock and Will Smith has history

LOS ANGELES — It's a moment that's already been pored over like the Zapruder film, looked at from various feeds and angles and accounts: Will Smith slapping Chris Rock in the face Sunday night onstage at the Academy Awards.

Los Angeles Times

Review: The Oscars promised high drama. They got more than they bargained for

LOS ANGELES — It was the slap heard round the world, or at least among the dwindling population of TV viewers who still bother to watch the Oscars. Will Smith's hand connected with Chris Rock's face during a live broadcast of the 94th Academy Awards on Sunday evening, an awards…

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Will Smith Wins Best Actor Oscar, Apologizes After Chris Rock Incident

Smith won the Oscar for his portrayal of Richard Williams, the father of tennis legends Venus and Serena Williams.

Sports Illustrated

Emotional Will Smith justifies attack on Chris Rock saying 'love makes you do crazy things'

Later in the evening after he smacked Chris Rock live on stage at the Oscars, Will was named the Best Actor and used his acceptance speech to apologise.

Daily Record

The areas where Cardiff has changed beyond all recognition in the last 20 years

Cardiff looked very different 20 years ago - some parts are even unrecognisable

Wales Online

Do Will Smith and Chris Rock have history? What led to that shocking Oscars moment

The 94th Oscars isn't the first time comedian Chris Rock has made Will Smith or Jada Pinkett Smith the butt of his jokes.

The New Daily

Will Smith overshadowed the Oscars. Here’s what else happened during the 94th Academy Awards

After Will Smith’s shocking behaviour at the 94th Academy Awards, we wouldn’t blame you for forgetting what else happened during the ceremony.

The New Daily

Will Smith 'calmed down' by Bradley Cooper after smacking Chris Rock at Oscars

The Hangover star was spotted having a word with the best actor winner during a commercial break

Daily Record

ITV Good Morning Britain's Susanna Reid stunned as reporter 'poked in back' by A-lister's manager

The presenter was in the London-based studio alongside Richard Madeley as Noel Phillips was quizzing the various stars at an Oscars after-party

Manchester Evening News

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The Independent UK

Oscar Moments: The night emotion won, for better and worse

Every Oscar show has its big moments, but Will Smith’s slap heard ’round the world overshadowed them all this year

Edinburgh Live

Richard Madeley warns Chris Rock was his 'worst ever interview' after Will Smith slap

The GMB host slated the comic as the 'most unpleasant person I've interviewed without hesitation' as he weighed in on the heated exchange at the Academy Awards

Daily Mirror

Oscars 2022 viewers in hysterics as Nicole Kidman becomes meme for Will Smith slap

Nicole Kidman's reaction to Will Smith's on stage slap of Oscar's host Chris Rock appears to sum up the shock of the star studded audience and the global TV viewers back home as they call out his behaviour

Daily Mirror

Serena Williams gobsmacked as Will Smith hits Chris Rock before scooping Oscar as her dad

Will Smith won the Best Actor award during the Oscars on Sunday, for his portrayal of Serena and Venus Williams’ father Richard, and the record-breaking tennis ace took to social media to share her reaction to the shocking incident

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Daily Record

Richard Madeley says Chris Rock 'worst star I've interviewed' after Will Smith slap

Richard Madeley told GMB viewers his interview was the "most unpleasant person I've interviewed without hesitation" as he weighed in on the heated exchange.

Daily Mirror

Will Smith consoled by Denzel Washington and Bradley Cooper after Chris Rock outburst

Will Smith was seen being consoled by fellow actors Denzel Washington and Bradley Cooper moments after he rushed up on stage and smacked Chris Rock in the face

Manchester Evening News

Will Smith's full Oscar speech just minutes after attacking Chris Rock on stage

"I’m hoping the Academy invites me back"

Daily Mirror

Lupita Nyong'o goes viral as she sits inches from Will Smith amid his Oscars meltdown

The previous Best Supporting Actress Oscar winner looked stunned as she sat deafeningly close to Will while he screamed 'Keep my wife's name out your f***ing mouth!' at Chris Rock

The Independent UK

Nadhim Zahawi says it was ‘heart breaking’ to see Will Smith in tears after hitting Chris Rock at the Oscars

‘It is heart-breaking when you lose control of your emotions in that way,’ Nadhim Zahawi says

Daily Mirror

Lewis Hamilton praises 'amazing' Will Smith for Oscar-winning performance

Lewis Hamilton heaped praise on Venus and Serena Williams for the success they have achieved both on and off the tennis court, and Will Smith won an Oscar for his portrayal of the sisters' father in the biopic King William

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Cardi B, Trevor Noah, Maria Shriver react to Will Smith, Chris Rock's Oscars altercation

After actor Will Smith slapped comedian Chris Rock for making a joke about his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, at Oscars 2022, netizens and top celebrities across the world flooded social media with their reactions.

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