{"id":3110,"date":"2023-04-05T17:44:54","date_gmt":"2023-04-05T17:44:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/networthon.com\/?p=3110"},"modified":"2023-04-14T18:02:46","modified_gmt":"2023-04-14T18:02:46","slug":"chris-rocks-response-to-infamous-oscars-slap-at-smith-last-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/networthon.com\/chris-rocks-response-to-infamous-oscars-slap-at-smith-last-year\/","title":{"rendered":"Chris Rock’s Response to Infamous Oscars Slap at Smith Last Year"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
In the world of entertainment, the Oscars are considered the pinnacle of achievement for those in the movie industry. However, the 96th Academy Awards ceremony held in 2022 was marred by a controversial incident involving Chris Rock and Will Smith. In this article, we delve into the details of what happened and how Chris Rock responded to the infamous Oscars slap at Smith last year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Explore More: Wylda Rae Johnson<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Will Smith<\/a> was one of the most prominent actors in Hollywood and was expected to be nominated for his role in “Concussion” at the 96th Academy Awards. However, his name was noticeably absent from the list of nominees, which sparked a debate about diversity in Hollywood. Chris Rock was the host of the awards ceremony that year and was tasked with addressing the issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n During his opening monologue, Chris Rock<\/a> made a joke about the lack of diversity among the nominees, stating that it was the “White People’s Choice Awards.” He then went on to joke about Will Smith and his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith<\/a>, boycotting the Oscars. He said, “Jada boycotting the Oscars is like me boycotting Rihanna’s panties. I wasn’t invited!”<\/p>\n\n\nBackground:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The Incident:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n