Will Smith shocked the world on Sunday night when he slapped Chris Rock on the Oscars stage, shortly after the comedian made a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith’s shaved head. The moment not only fueled a night of jokes on social media, but also caused a heated debate as people argued about who was wrong in the situation.
Will’s supporters said the actor was justified when he walked up to the stage and smacked Rock, who made a reference to Jada’s struggle with alopecia, an autoimmune disorder that leads to hair loss.
“Jada I love you, G.I. Jane 2, can’t wait to see it,” the comedian said to Will’s longtime wife while presenting the Academy Award for best documentary.
Some social media users said Rock deserved to be slapped after comparing Jada to the fictional character who has a shaved head.
Love how yall are saying Will Smith was in the wrong.
— DeffKyoshi 🏔 (@DeffKyoshi) March 28, 2022
Lemme talk about your husband and wife like he did, see what you do.
Theres joking, then theres being out of line. This was a prime example of being out of line.
Some said the comedian deserved more than a slap.
Yes sir I agree with you, will defended his wife's honor, Chris rock was lucky he just got slapped instead of a beat down, looked like will wanted to go back up there for round two
— Josh Wiggins (@JoshWigg75) March 28, 2022
I truly agree with what Will Smith has done….jokes can't b demeaning anyone and that too in public ..
— pooja shah (@poojash78665867) March 28, 2022
Not a fan of violence, but I got to say I respect a man who stands up for his wife. He humiliated the man who humiliated her. Fair play? What do you all think?
— Brenda M-P (@wrldgrlbmp) March 28, 2022
Everyone getting mad at will is peak Twitter. Everyone on here just constantly talking down on each other like in real life they wouldn't get smacked in the mouth. Y'all think words don't have consequences and that's a big problem. Good on him sticking up for his wife🤷
— Sleeeep (@nightgasm) March 28, 2022
Don't talk shit about a man's wife and don't make jokes about someone who has a medical issue like she does.
— *David* デビッド・ジョセフ (@Rathient) March 28, 2022
After striking Rock, Smith went back to his seat and yelled at the comedian, saying “leave my wife’s name out of your f**king mouth.” The Hollywood star later took the stage to accept the Oscar for best actor for his role in King Richard, CNN reports. Smith played Richard Williams, the father of Venus and Serena Williams, in the movie.
