The relationship between Smith and Rock garnered significant media attention due to a highly publicized incident at the 2022 Academy Awards.
During the ceremony, Chris Rock made a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith, Will Smith’s wife. In response, Smith walked onto the stage and slapped Rock, an unexpected moment that shocked the audience and viewers around the world.
Following the incident, Smith apologized to the Academy and the attendees but faced significant backlash and consequences, including being banned from attending the Oscars for a period of time. Despite the incident, both Smith and Rock have continued to navigate their careers, highlighting the complexities of their relationship and the broader discussions surrounding celebrity culture, comedy, and personal boundaries. Their dynamic serves as a reminder of the often unpredictable intersection of personal relationships and professional lives within the entertainment industry.
Why did Will do it?
In an interview, Will Smith revealed that he had watched his father perform domestic violence on his mother and that ‘it all kind of bubbled up’, causing the actor to strike the comedian.
