Everything Will Smith & Chris Rock Have Said About The Oscars 2022 Slap

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The aftermath of the infamous slap at the Oscars 2022 continues to unfold, with Will Smith finally issuing a formal public apology to Chris Rock after slapping him on live television. The 94th Academy Awards were marred by controversy after Will Smith slapped comedian Chris Rock for a joke at the expense of his wife. The moment dominated coverage of the Oscars ceremony for weeks afterwards, with there even initially being calls for Smith to lose his Oscar for slapping Rock.

While on stage to present the Oscar for Best Documentary Feature, Chris Rock improvised a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith being bald, which is a result of her alopecia diagnosis. Smith could initially be seen laughing awkwardly, but quickly rushed on stage to challenge Rock's behavior. He physically assaulted Rock on live television, and then unleashed an explicit and emotionally-charged tirade at the comedian after returning to his seat. The international coverage of the event saw Smith's actions prove divisive, with the actor deciding to resign from the Academy in light of his actions.

Related: What Will Smith Resigning From The Academy Actually Means

Since the now-infamous incident, much has been said by many of those who were present. However, both Smith and Rock initially remained somewhat tight-lipped, allowing time to pass before outright addressing the slap. Responses to the Oscars slap have been largely mixed, but Smith has since admitted his guilt and offered multiple public apologies for his behavior. Rock has also addressed being slapped at the Oscars, joking about the incident during stand-up shows, and offering his own opinion on the controversy.

Smith's first apology to Chris Rock came almost 24 hours after the heated moment. In a written