Watch: Actor Will Smith and Chris Rock on Oscars stage

At the Oscars, Will Smith slapped Chris Rock in the face after the comedian made a joke about the actor’s wife Jada Pinkett Smith.

“Can’t wait for GI Jane 2,” he said, referring to her shaved hairstyle, which is a result of the hair loss condition alopecia.

“Keep my wife’s name out of your [expletive] mouth,” Smith said as he walked on stage and struck Rock. Smith then returned to his seat and yelled.

He later apologised to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

He also expressed regret to all of his fellow nominees in a tearful acceptance speech for best actor. Rock did not receive a formal apology.

For his role as the father of tennis legends Venus and Serena Williams in King Richard, the actor received his first Academy Award nomination.

He explained that “art imitates life.” “Just as they said about Richard Williams, I appear to be the insane father. Love, on the other hand, will drive you crazy.”

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, which oversees the Oscars, issued a statement saying it “does not condone violence in any form.”

Rock’s joke was a reference to Demi Moore’s performance in the 1997 film GI Jane, in which she wore a buzzcut.

Smith appeared to laugh and clap his hands before walking up to Rock on stage. Pinkett Smith rolled her eyes at the remark, while Smith appeared to laugh and clap his hands at first.

Watch: Actor Will Smith and Chris Rock on Oscars stage

The 94th Academy Awards have maintained their position as one of the most anticipated events of the year. It’s not because of the winners or other highlights, but because of Will Smith’s slap on Chris Rock. Without a doubt, the situation is generating a lot of buzz on the internet, which has been split into two sections, one supporting Chris and the other supporting Smith. Aside from that, Anthony Hopkins is a man who is gaining a lot of attention. On social media, the actor’s performance at the Oscar after-party has gone viral as well.

The controversy surrounding the event did not appear to bother Anthony Hopkins. A video of Anthony having a good time at the Oscar after-party is currently making the rounds on the internet. Nicole Sperling of the New York Times was the first to upload the video, and it has received a lot of attention since then. Following the video’s success, another NYT reporter tweeted it with the caption “Sir Anthony dancing at the Oscars after-party to distract you from the discourse.”

The video has received a lot of amusing feedback and comments. One user expressed his desire for some of whatever it is that has him so enthused because he appears to be having a good time. In the midst of the chaos, another person stated that Anthony’s mood is their 2022 goal. Another Twitter user commented on the actor’s dancing and asked him to adopt them in a tweet. The short video of Anthony Hopkins dancing has undoubtedly entertained social media users.

It’s been trending on the internet for a while now, and the actor has followed suit. The clip has become everyone’s favourite since it was released following the shocking video featuring Smith and Rock. Needless to say, it’s exactly the kind of content that people are looking for in the aftermath of the Oscars’ drama. For those unaware, while hosting the event, Chris Rock reportedly made jokes about Will Smith’s wife.

Smith had previously laughed it off, but when he took the stage, he simply slapped Chris across the face, shocking everyone in the audience. Both celebrities have been trending on social media platforms since then. Also worth noting is the fact that Will Smith won the award for Best Lead Actor. Keep an eye on this space for more updates and world news.