Will Smith Reportedly Wants Oscars Ban Reconsidered As Chris Rock Rift Lingers | EURweb | Black News, Culture, Entertainment & More

The 2001 co-star Will Smith knew he needed beside him

After years of people complaining that the Oscars were boring, Will Smith decided to literally take matters into his own hands. The moment he slapped Chris Rock in the face following the comedian’s making jokes about his wife has gone down in pop culture infamy, and to this day, people ponder why he did it, with conspiracies abound as to what would push a man to assault someone on the biggest night in the Hollywood calendar. Rather awkwardly, Sm…

Will Smith Reportedly Wants Oscars Ban Reconsidered As Chris Rock Rift Lingers | EURweb | Black News, Culture, Entertainment & More

Chris Rock – Will Smith (Getty) *The fallout from Will Smith’s 2022 Oscars slap reportedly remains a source of frustration for the actor, who is said to want another chance with the Academy. According to a source cited by the National Enquirer, Smith has repeatedly attempted to put the confrontation with Chris Rock behind him, but has been frustrated by Rock’s unwillingness to accept his apologies. “Will has repeatedly apologized to Chris and go…

Will Smith Reportedly Wants Oscars Ban Over Chris Rock Slap Lifted

Source: picture alliance / Getty It has been more than four years since Will Smith walked onstage at the Oscars and slapped Chris Rock in front of a worldwide audience, but the fallout from that moment continues to follow the actor. ✕ Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. (Terms and conditions). Smith was given a 10 year ban from attending Academy Awards even…