and smacked Chris Rock, the unpredictable moment served as a jarring interruption to Hollywood’s feel-good celebration.
"I’m being called on in my life to love people and to protect people and to be a river to my people," said Smith during his acceptance speech after winning his first-ever Oscar. "I know to do what we do you’ve got to be able to take abuse. You’ve got to be able to have people talk crazy about you. In this business, you’ve got to be able to have people disrespecting you. And you’ve got to smile and pretend like that’s OK.
Smith shouted at Rock to "keep my wife’s name out of your mouth," and the crowd hushed as it became clear this was no act. After the show, the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences issued a statement saying it "does not condone violence of any form.""The incident involved one individual slapping another," the statement read. "The individual involved has declined to file a police report. If the involved party desires a police report at a later date, LAPD will be available to complete an investigative report.
Backstage, during interview sessions with winners, the Rock-Smith incident seemed like something few — if anyone — wanted to discuss.
More black on black crime. It doesn't matter the social or economic status, it is a very prevalent act among the black society and culture.
I didn’t hear an apology, all I heard were excuses
That is how Savages handle differences! In this day of enlightenment the two humans should have talked about how the words made them feel. TMZ HarveyLevinTMZ
Tolerance, peace, love, diversity is what they pretend to show ... All fake Hollywood crazy people
Staged. I saw a slow motion version I can’t find it but it’s a Hollywood slap. Nothing but fingers and reaction.
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