The 94th edition of the Oscar Awards, held on March 28, will not be remembered especially for the awards given. After Chris Rock’s unfortunate comment about Jada Pinkett Smith’s alopecia, Will Smith decided to burst onto the stage and give the comedian a slap.
Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith at the 2022 Oscars
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Although the actor did speak out on his Instagram account, where he apologized, her version was not yet known. The Us Weekly portal has spoken with a source close to the couple: “It was in the heat of the moment and he overreacted. He knows it and she knows it. They agree that she exaggerated“, he assures.
Furthermore, the source has stated that Pinkett neither asked for protection nor needed it: “She is not the type of woman who needs protection. She didn’t need her to do what he did. She didn’t need protection“, he stated. “It’s a very strong woman, stubborn, and can fight her own battles“, he added.
The consequences for Will Smith
After his slap to Chris Rock, Will Smith has been suffering the consequences for weeks. The Hollywood Academy decided to open a file disciplinary and, before the possible sanctions arrived, the actor announced his resignation as a member of the institution. It is not yet known if they will decide snatch his award for Best Actor for “Williams method“, but it has leaked the Smith’s admission to a rehab clinic to overcome stress.
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