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Academy Awards issue statement after Will Smith hits Chris Rock in Oscars 2022

Will Smith apologised to the Academy after striking comedian Chris Rock across the face

Manchester Evening News

Cher and 50 Cent lead Hollywood reaction to Will Smith slapping Chris Rock across the face

Will Smith stormed on stage during the 94th Annual Academy Awards to hit host Chris Rock across the face

Bristol Post

Nadhim Zahawi warns school pupils not to resort to physical violence following Will Smith altercation

Nadhim Zahawi has warned school pupils not to resort to physical violence as he defended Will Smith following an altercation with Chris Rock at the Oscars.

Evening Standard

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ITV GMB viewers spot 'friction' as Susanna Reid condemns Will Smith's Oscars outburst - but Richard Madeley brands Chris Rock 'rude'

Susanna and Richard were discussing the incident which overshadowed the Academy Awards

Manchester Evening News

Will Smith son Jaden defends dad's Chris Rock smack after comic insulted his mum

Jaden Smith, 23, aid he was overcome with emotion when Will, 53, spoke of "protecting my family" as he accepted the award for King Richard after the on-stage smack

Daily Mirror

Oscars organisation says it 'does not condone violence', after Will Smith slaps Chris Rock during ceremony

The organisation behind the Oscars ceremony has said it does not condone violence, following an incident in which actor Will Smith slapped presenter Chris Rock in the face during the awards ceremony.

ABC News

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

Richard Madeley, 65, described the comedian, 57, as the "most unpleasant person I've interviewed without hesitation" as he weighed in on the heated exchange

Daily Mirror

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This was an Oscars to remember – unlike some of the winners

In a night of real drama, Jane Campion and Ariana DeBose’s triumphs were sound choices from the Academy – but why on earth did Coda win?

The Guardian - AU

Will Smith slaps Chris Rock before emotional acceptance speech

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

Axios

LAPD issue statement over Will Smith Chris Rock incident at Oscars

Will Smith appeared to hit Chris Rock after the comedian made a joke about his wife

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

Wales Online

Serena Williams appears to react with shock to Will Smith hitting Chris Rock at 2022 Oscars

‘King Richard’ star hit comedian over joke about wife Jada Pinkett Smith’s shaved head

The Independent UK

Voices: Will Smith’s unbelievable Oscars moment was straight out of Hollywood

Across the world, everyone reached for their phones to find out what had happened

The Independent UK

‘Did I miss anything?’: the best quotes of the 2022 Oscars

Chris Rock reacted to getting slapped by Will Smith, Smith apologized to the Academy and co-host Amy Schumer tore into Being the Ricardos

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Los Angeles Times

Will Smith meets the moment with emotional best actor speech after shocking slap

LOS ANGELES — Just moments after slapping presenter Chris Rock hard on live television, Will Smith found himself in tears as he gave his acceptance speech for winning the Oscar for best actor for his performance in “King Richard.”

The Independent UK

Will Smith becomes Oscar winner on night embroiled in controversy

Will Smith won the Oscar for best actor after being nominated twice previously.

The Independent UK

Will Smith’s unbelievable Oscars moment was straight out of Hollywood

Sketch: Across the world everyone reached for their phones

Sports Illustrated

Sports World Reacts to Wild Will Smith, Chris Rock Altercation During Oscars

A number of athletes were stunned to see the bizarre scene break out during Sunday’s Academy Awards.

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The Independent UK

Oscars 2022: Will Smith wins Best Actor after dramatic Chris Rock confrontation

Actor was in tears as he addressed the incident in his acceptance speech

The Guardian - US

Oscars 2022: Coda triumphs while Will Smith attacks Chris Rock onstage

The drama picked up three major awards, including best picture, while best actor winner Will Smith had a viral confrontation

Daily Mirror

Tearful Will Smith explains attack on Chris Rock saying 'love makes you do crazy things'

Will Smith has apologised to the Academy after smacking Chris Rock when he joked about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith

The New Daily

What just happened? Will Smith sensationally ‘slaps’ Chris Rock, leaving audience stunned

At the pointy end of the Oscars ceremony inside the Dolby auditorium on Monday, an on-stage "slap" between two of Hollywood's biggest stars has left the

The Guardian - UK

Will Smith wins best actor Oscar for King Richard

Smith takes top actor prize for his role as Venus and Serena Williams’ father Richard as he guides his daughters to tennis success

Chicago Sun-Times

Will Smith slaps Chris Rock during Oscars telecast for comment about Jada Pinkett Smith

After Rock joked to Pinkett Smith that he was looking forward to a sequel to “G.I. Jane,” Smith stood up from his seat near the stage, strode up to Rock and slapped him.

Wales Online

Will Smith hits Chris Rock on Oscars stage after joke about wife Jada Pinkett Smith

Jada has previously opened up about her struggle with hair loss and alopecia

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