Summary: Leslie Jones reveals that Chris Rock sought counseling after being slapped by Will Smith at the 2022 Oscars. The incident was described as humiliating and affected Rock deeply. Jones expresses her anger and believes Smith should have made amends with Rock during his acceptance speech. The altercation occurred after Rock made a joke about Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett Smith. Smith later apologized to Rock and resigned from the Academy.
Chris Rock Sought Counseling After Will Smith’s Oscars Slap
Leslie Jones reveals that her friend Chris Rock sought counseling after being slapped by Will Smith at the 2022 Oscars. The incident deeply affected Rock, and Jones was infuriated upon seeing it happen on live television. She believes Smith should have made amends with Rock during his acceptance speech. The altercation occurred after Rock made a joke about Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett Smith. Smith later apologized to Rock and resigned from the Academy. However, he remains eligible for future Oscar nominations and retains his 2022 Oscar win.
Incident at the 2022 Oscars
During the 2022 Oscars, Chris Rock made a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith, which led to an altercation with Will Smith. Smith slapped Rock and yelled at him to keep his wife’s name out of his mouth. The incident was witnessed by Rock’s daughters and affected him deeply. Smith later apologized to Rock and acknowledged that his behavior was wrong.
Smith’s Apology and Resignation
Will Smith apologized to Chris Rock in an Instagram post and later in a video message. He expressed regret for his actions and stated that he should not have behaved that way. Following the incident, Smith resigned from the Academy and was banned from attending Academy events for 10 years. However, he remains eligible for future Oscar nominations and will keep the Oscar he won in 2022.
