Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith's relationship with Chris Rock goes back to the '90s
But one unscripted moment easily overshadowed the rest of the live ceremony's event. Best actor nominee, and eventual winner,In the lead-up to the altercation, Rock took the stage as a presenter. After joking about Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem, the comedian turned his attention to another married couple in attendance: Will Smith, who would go on to win best actor for"King Richard," and Jada Pinkett Smith.
Rock made a comment about Pinkett Smith's bald head, saying she could star in"G.I. Jane 2." Pinkett Smith has been open about herSmith swiftly got up, slapped Rock, and took his seat again. He then shouted an expletive, which was censored for U.S. audiences, and told Rock to"keep his wife's name out of his mouth." After the incident, Rock regained composure, and commented,"That was the ... greatest night in the history of television” before presenting.
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