The most talked-about story at the moment is Will Smith throwing a slap at comedian Chris Rock on stage at the Oscars 2022. The comment that was made by Chris Rock toward Jada Pinkett-Smith, rattled a few feathers for Fresh Prince Actor Will Smith and resulted in violence. But was it right for Will to do that in front of a global audience?
Already, the video has gone viral on YouTube with over 38 Million views on one video and over 28 Million on another. The video shows the full incident and the lead-up to the “tv gold” moment in which Chris Rock then holds himself in a strong posture thereafter an awkward moment.
Jada is known to produce compelling story-telling, debatable videos on her Red Table Talk talking about various open topics. She had previously spoken about her alopecia condition causing her to have hair loss and therefore making it a sensitive subject. With over 60 million followers on Instagram, Will Smith is not only a global influencer but a celebrity icon, comedian, creative and inspirational commentator on his video content, therefore can this behavior just be a defense towards his wife and family or more to it?
Everyone in the audience was stunned as the event occurred as well as those who were watching, pausing at their screens in silence.
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