Chris Rock expressed his weariness in discussing Will Smith's infamous Oscars slap incident, but he emphasized that it did indeed hurt him. During a live Netflix comedy special, the 58-year-old comedian delved into the 2022 Academy Awards altercation, stating that anyone who believes "words hurt" has never been physically hit. Will Smith had previously attributed his actions to bottled-up anger.
The incident sparked conversations about America's tolerance for casual violence, as Smith remained at the ceremony and later received his first Oscar for Best Actor. Rock, who received praise for his composure following the confrontation, addressed a range of topics in his streaming service's inaugural live comedy show, Chris Rock: Selective Outrage. These included issues surrounding woke culture, politics, and Meghan Markle.
Rock acknowledged the Smith altercation by stating his intention to avoid offending anyone during the show, quipping that he never knows who might get triggered. He also made a comment about the state of America, stating that if the Russians were to visit now, half the country would be willing to hear them out due to the current societal chaos.
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