Jada Pinkett Smith shares Chris Rock’s response to Will Smith’s slap.
Jada Pinkett Smith Reveals Chris Rock’s Apology After Will Smith’s Oscars Slap
In a recent interview on the “Today” show, Jada Pinkett Smith finally opened up about what Chris Rock said to her after her husband, Will Smith, slapped him at the 94th Academy Awards in 2022. The incident occurred after Rock made a joke about Pinkett Smith’s shaved head.
During the interview, Pinkett Smith, now 52, shared that immediately after the incident, while the audience was engrossed in the nominees for Best Documentary Feature, Rock leaned over the stage and apologized to her.
“And Chris looks to me and he says, ‘Jada, I meant no harm,'” Smith revealed. “Now, I’m just out of it because I’m really worried about Will. And Will’s still talking because now he’s mad because Chris is talking to me.”
EXCLUSIVE: Jada Pinkett Smith spoke to @hodakotb about feeling “shocked” after Will Smith slapped Chris Rock: “We haven’t called each other husband and wife in a long time. I’m like, ‘What is going on right now?'” pic.twitter.com/tuqshIZ6OH
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Pinkett Smith admitted that she was taken aback by the situation and struggled to process Rock’s apology. She responded to the comedian by saying, “‘Chris, this is about some old s**t.'”
She also revealed that she felt some people blamed her for the incident due to her previous admission of an “entanglement” with singer August Alsina in 2020. However, Pinkett Smith recently clarified that she and Will have been “separated” since 2016.
In a separate interview with People magazine, Pinkett Smith mentioned that Rock had asked her out on a date during one of the periods when divorce rumors surrounded her and Will. This context sheds light on the events that unfolded at the Oscars.
“I think every summer, all the reports would come out that me and Will were getting a divorce,” Pinkett Smith explained. “And this particular summer, Chris, he thought that we were getting a divorce.”
She continued, “So he called me and basically he was like, ‘I’d love to take you out.’ And I was like, ’What do you mean?’ He was like, ‘Well, aren’t you and Will getting a divorce?’ I was like, ‘No. Chris, those are just rumors.’ He was appalled. And he profusely apologized, and that was that.”
Why is it important for incidents like these to foster conversations about respect and treatment of individuals, regardless of their public stature, within the entertainment industry
In a recent interview on the ”Today” show, Jada Pinkett Smith disclosed the conversation she had with Chris Rock following an incident at the 94th Academy Awards in 2022. This encounter took place after her husband, Will Smith, slapped Rock for making a joke about Pinkett Smith’s shaved head.
During the interview, Pinkett Smith, who is now 52 years old, shared that immediately after the incident, while the audience was engrossed in the nominees for Best Documentary Feature, Rock leaned over the stage and sincerely apologized to her.
Pinkett Smith conveyed, “And Chris looks to me and he says, ‘Jada, I meant no harm.'” She further explained, “Now, I’m just out of it because I’m really worried about Will. And Will’s still talking because now he’s mad because Chris is talking to me.”
This revelation gives insight into the aftermath of the incident and highlights Rock’s willingness to take responsibility for his words and actions. Despite the tension and emotions running high, Rock approached Pinkett Smith to express his regret and assure her that he did not intend any harm.
The incident itself, however, raises broader questions about the dynamics within the entertainment industry and the appropriateness of jokes that target personal attributes. As individuals in the public eye, celebrities often face scrutiny and criticism, with their appearances being subjected to unnecessary commentary. In this case, Pinkett Smith’s decision to rock a shaved head became a target for humor, leading to a physical altercation.
The incident at the Oscars serves as a reminder that even in glamorous settings where talent and accomplishment are celebrated, individuals should exercise restraint and respect towards one another. Moreover, it prompts a discussion about the impact words can have and the responsibility we all have to be mindful of the potential consequences of our actions.
Pinkett Smith’s decision to share this apology conversation with the public is undoubtedly a step towards healing and resolution. By shedding light on the incident and the subsequent remorse expressed by Rock, she offers an opportunity for reflection and growth within the industry and society at large.
It is pivotal that incidents like these serve as catalysts for change, and that they foster conversations regarding the treatment and respect owed to individuals, irrespective of their public stature. In doing so, we can strive towards a more inclusive and empathetic entertainment industry, where personal boundaries are respected, and individuals are not subjected to hurtful comments or actions.
In her honesty and openness, Jada Pinkett Smith has not only shed light on a personal experience but has given a voice to an issue that extends far beyond herself and her husband. The conversation sparked by her revelation has the potential to create lasting change and ensure that incidents like this are not repeated in the future.
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