Oscar 2022 host Chris Rock had an evening to say the least was hectic. The American comedian was slapped by Will Smith after he sent the wife of the latter, Jada Pinkett Smith, to a few matches.
This gesture caused a great indignation in the movie world, many actors supported Chris Rock. The actor also received another weight boost from the Oscar Academy. Indeed, during a stand-up show in Phoenix this Sunday, the comedian revealed that he was asked to present the 2023 ceremony, Chris Rock eventually declined the invitation due to the slap incident.
“It would be like asking Nicole Brown Simpson to return to the restaurant where she ate at her home in Los Angeles the night she was murdered.“, joked Chris Rock during his show, referring to the murder of American football player OJ Simpson’s wife in 1994.
During his show, Chris Rock revealed that he was approached to appear in a Super Bowl commercial after the incident, which he declined.
Will Smith, winner of the Best Actor Oscar Williams Method That evening, he apologized to everyone for his recent gesture.
Thibaut Falconnat
Source: Programme Television
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