On Sunday night at the Oscars, Will Smith slapped comedian Chris Rock for making a joke at the expense of his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith.
During a monologue, Rock told Pinkett Smith, “Jada, I love you, G.I. Jane 2, can’t wait to see it,” making fun of Pinkett’s shaved head. Pinkett Smith has previously spoken about struggles with hair loss and appeared obviously displeased with the joke, and moments later her husband walked on stage and slapped Rock, reportedly saying “Keep my wife’s name out your f****** mouth” as he returned to his seat.
The incident went viral quickly and the MMA community reacted on social media. Some people praised Rock for his ability to take a shot and some made jokes about Jorge Masvidal’s attack on Colby Covington. Others simply commented on a situation which seems to be more at home at World MMA Awards rather than the Oscars.
FINALLY!!!!! there’s an #Oscars show worth watching. AND @chrisrock has a chin https://t.co/SYahGonQTg
— danawhite (@danawhite) March 28, 2022
Chris Rock got a chin
— Johnny Munoz (@KidKvenbo) March 28, 2022
Chris Rock got a chin
— Megan Olivi (@MeganOlivi) March 28, 2022
Will Smith – A fucking legend
— michael (@bisping) March 28, 2022
Chat gets banged.
— michael (@bisping) March 28, 2022
Someone get me on the phone with Will Smiths boxing representative asap
— Jake Paul (@jakepaul) March 28, 2022
I got $15m for Will Smith and $15m for Chris Rock ready to go
Let’s do it in August on my undercard https://t.co/jBYIpHOTk2
— Jake Paul (@jakepaul) March 28, 2022
— Francis Ngannou (@francis_ngannou) March 28, 2022
Anyone watching the #Oscars? Will Smith is a gangster for that one, Chris rock was the ultimate professional for the way he continued
— BONY (@JonnyBones) March 28, 2022
Very hard to surprise me nowadays but watching Will Smith slap the shit out of Chris Rock is very surprising! I’m actually amazed that this happened. You could see the moment Will started to feel played
— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) March 28, 2022
Hey @chrisrock I got your back and you @ColbyCovMMA not so much. pic.twitter.com/XHsfyAaRAV
— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) March 28, 2022
Woke up to Will Smith slapping the shit outta Chris Rock… pic.twitter.com/bm7GYbHugI
— Megan Anderson (@MeganA_mma) March 28, 2022
Sucker punch? He looked at him with a boyish expression and slapped his face. Lol, Dan, don’t be so soft about me! https://t.co/IucktixF04
— Deron Winn (@DeronWinn) March 28, 2022
Colby and Chris rock crying with eachother “but It was just business” pic.twitter.com/RvlcO0rW1F
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) March 28, 2022
#willsmith might want to pull one of these out 2night pic.twitter.com/ckoDsDCYPn
— #OnAmission4Gold (@KelvinGastelum) March 28, 2022
That was a clown move by Will Smith.
Rock is a comedian he’s doing what comedians do… Make jokes.
Will Smith is whack for that weak move.
What you protecting your wife from? Words? He’s protecting his wife from jokes… how stupid and weak.
— Will Brooks (@ILLxWillBrooks) March 28, 2022
Lmao!!!!!!!!! If that was @ColbyCovMMA he would of been on the phone calling 911 while trying to give Trump a hand job. Well played @chrisrock. You took that shit like a man… You should catch him in the parking lot lol pic.twitter.com/4Cznq3il3l
— Sean Strickland (@SStricklandMMA) March 28, 2022
Mike Lowery out here getting active lmao Chris should of rocked his ass ctfu https://t.co/7QiGoA6EnS
— Jamahal Hill (@JamahalH) March 28, 2022
There go words having consequences again.
— Randy Brown (@TouchNgo_) March 28, 2022
Colby and Masvidal take notes…
— Jared Vanderaa (@Jaredvanderaa) March 28, 2022
Will Smith don’t gotta cuss in his raps to sell records pic.twitter.com/XdCftf8C8c
— Nick Newell (@NotoriousNewell) March 28, 2022
Didn’t knew it was called a Will Smith #WillSmith #Oscars2022 #chrisrock #willsmithchrisrock pic.twitter.com/OxQzQz7NLz
— Gokhan Saki (@gokhantherebel) March 28, 2022
Right hand connected by @RealWillSmithFP pic.twitter.com/4P2o60tyFv
— Jairzinho ‘BIGI BOY’ Rozenstruik (@JairRozenstruik) March 28, 2022
Chris Rocked https://t.co/hbxrL3OAcy
— Ricky Simon (@RickySimonUFC) March 28, 2022
We giving points for slapping comedians……..yall real inconsistent out here
— Sodiq Yusuff (@Super_Sodiq) March 28, 2022
Don’t talk about ppls families https://t.co/S3y8x27ZBD
— Kay Hansen (@KayHansenMMA) March 28, 2022
Chris Rock “ED” #Oscar pic.twitter.com/JjMbj0BqWO
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) March 28, 2022
Well done mr will smith
— C H T O V E R A (@chitoveraUFC) March 28, 2022
209 in da house pic.twitter.com/FIzUSKSOBJ
— C H T O V E R A (@chitoveraUFC) March 28, 2022
Shortly after the incident, Smith returned to the stage, this time to accept the Academy Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of Richard Williams, the father of Venus and Serena Williams, in the movie King Richard.
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“aLl YoU dO iS wReStLe” pic.twitter.com/pqQkHhamEk
— Curtis Blaydes (@RazorBlaydes265) March 27, 2022
There’s always negative comments after losses, and we often dwell too long on it. I’m very appreciative for the people who have not done that and who have reached out with positivity. You guys are the best, especially @Boogerbeard1 @MacMallyMMA thank you.
— Chris Daukaus (@ChrisDaukausMMA) March 27, 2022
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— Kai Kara France (@kaikarafrance) March 28, 2022
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On to the next one much respect to @bryan_barberena was a lot of fun
— Matt Brown (@IamTheImmortal) March 27, 2022
It was an honor had a blast https://t.co/njktDhjWQp
— BRYAN BARBERENA (@bryan_barberena) March 27, 2022
I’m not one to ask for rematches and won’t bug you about it but if you ever want to do it again I’m down brother https://t.co/9GD5ZkNmUN
— Matt Brown (@IamTheImmortal) March 27, 2022
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— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) March 27, 2022
Ohio crowd never disappoints. #ufcfightnight pic.twitter.com/f8uy4Mtnze
— Stipe Miocic (@stipemiocic) March 27, 2022
Almost there.
Just landed in USA, Alja’s prayers wasn’t answered
— Petr “No Mercy” Yan (@PetrYanUFC) March 27, 2022
I finally bury you https://t.co/Ut2obJnWD8
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) March 27, 2022
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— Anthony Pettis (@Showtimepettis) March 27, 2022
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