The 94th Academy Prize Ceremony was a comprehensive package, from diverse nominees to history-making award winners. However, a particular occurrence involving Will Smith and Chris Rock will go down in history.
A surprise argument between Chris Rock and Will Smith occurred during the celebration, which transformed the entire tone of the theater. Chris came in to give an award for Best Documentary Feature, and while doing so, he referred to Jada Smith as “G.I. Jane.”
Many people, including Smith, appeared to be chuckling at the joke. He, on the other hand, rose quickly and marched to the stage, slapping the comedian in the face with one of the most furious slaps ever. “Wow!” exclaimed Rock, shocked by the actor’s reaction. “Will Smith slapped the **** out of me!”
“The Pursuit of Happiness” is a book about people who want to be happy. He returned to his seat and yelled at the comic to refrain from mentioning his wife’s name.
The move sparked outrage on Twitter, with some applauding Smith for defending his wife, while others condemned the display of violence.
After the event, Smith won the Best Actor award for his recent film “King Richard,” and gave an emotional speech about how love can drive you to do insane things.
