Will Smith slapped Chris Rock on the Oscar stage
Will Smith came up to the stage to hit Chris Rock.
Comedian Chris Rock took on the role of MC to introduce the nominations and announce the winner of the `Best Documentary Film` award.
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When he heard Rock mention his wife’s name in a teasing manner, actor King Richard suddenly ran onto the stage and punched his colleague in the face.
It’s not the first time Chris Rock has dragged Will Smith’s wife’s name into his jokes.
Variety’s Ramin Setoodeh said guests at the Dolby Theater were stunned by Will Smith’s actions, and the auditorium seemed silent for a moment.
On Twitter, audiences heatedly discussed the incident.
Many people believe that Smith acted correctly because he protected his wife from rude jokes.
However, other audiences criticized the act of beating people on television.
According to The Guardian, a spokesman for the Los Angeles Police Department said: `We do not have a detailed report of the incident. After investigating, we will inform the public.`
Will Smith won the male lead award
The actor cried when receiving the award.
After the noise of beating Chris Rock on stage, Will Smith won the `Best Male Lead` award for his role as the father in King Richard.
His speech also mentioned the difficulties of artists, that they have to endure ridicule and disrespect.
Will Smith was born in 1968, is a famous American actor.
Oscar is the annual award of the American Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, one of the most famous and prestigious film events in the world.