Unprecedented Oscar scandal: Will Smith hit Chris Rock for mocking his wife's alopecia

Will Smith surprised by beating the American actor in the middle of his presentation for “Best Documentary”.

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Will Smith hits Chris Rock as Rock spoke on stage during the 94th Academy Awards in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S., March 27, 2022. REUTERS/Brian Snyder

Actor Chris Rock was a guest at the 2022 Oscars that took place this Sunday, March 27, but what he never imagined was that he would receive a slap in the face of actor Will Smith in the middle of his presentation for “Best Documentary”.

Chris Rock made a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith's skinhead, which didn't seem to go well with her husband Will Smith. While presenting the award for best documentary, Rock joked: “Jada, I love you, 'G.I. Jane 2′, I can't wait to see it.”

The camera cut Pinkett Smith, who rolled his eyes as he sat next to Smith. “That was good,” said Rock, seeming to respond to the joke that was not well received. Pinkett Smith has been open about her fight against alopecia, an autoimmune disorder that causes hair loss. Rock then said, “Oh, uh,” and laughed when Smith walked to him on stage and seemed to hit Rock in the face.

According to CNN reporter Stephanie Elam, who is in the audience, she was able to hear Rock being beaten. Smith said twice during the incident, according to Elam, “Keep my wife's name out of your damn mouth!”

Rock replied, “Oh, wow.” For viewers at home, the censors silenced the verbal part of the exchange between Rock and Smith.

The theater fell silent, and Rock said, “That was the best night in television history.” Sean “Diddy” Combs took the stage later and told Smith and Rock that they would sort things out “like a family” later.