The joke touched a nerve. Pinkett Smith, whose head is shaved, has spoken publicly about her alopecia diagnosis. Rock has also previously joked about her. Rock hosted the 2016 Oscars, when some were boycotting the ceremony over the #OscarsSoWhite group of nominees, including the Smiths. Said Rock: "Jada boycotting the Oscars is like me boycotting Rihanna’s panties. I wasn’t invited."Smith strode on stage and slapped the comedian across the face.
In a statement Monday, a spokesperson for the film academy told Variety: "The Academy condemns the actions of Mr. Smith at last night’s show. We have officially started a formal review around the incident and will explore further action and consequences in accordance with our Bylaws, Standards of Conduct and California law."
The Academy previously issued a statement on Sunday, stating that it "does not condone violence of any form."His full statement reads: "My behavior at last night’s Academy Awards was unacceptable and inexcusable. Jokes at my expense are a part of the job, but a joke about Jada’s medical condition was too much for me to bear and I reacted emotionally.
"I would like to publicly apologize to you, Chris. I was out of line and I was wrong. I am embarrassed and my actions were not indicative of the man I want to be. There is no place for violence in a world of love and kindness." "I would also like to apologize to the Academy, the producers of the show, all the attendees and everyone watching around the world. I would like to apologize to the Williams Family and my ‘King Richard’ family. I deeply regret that my behavior has stained what has been an otherwise gorgeous journey for all of us."
Chris needs to apologize to Jada that should never have come out of his mouth and as for will they need to take away his membership and his Oscar
I don’t understand if one replays the video, you can see Mr Smith laughing about the joke too, until he turned and saw Mrs. Smith’s reaction. Then he changed…
She abandoned him as a kid She sent him out to Cali ti live with his auntie That us why he acts out like he did the other night Ge was sent away at a tender age His moms should be ashamed
You mean his last Oscars win.