Oscars Host Amy Schumer Still In Shock After Will Smith Slap Incident
Academy Awards co-host Amy Schumer says she is still in shock after Will Smith slapped Chris Rock. In many ways, the 2022 Oscars was a special year for the ceremony. Of course, there was the controversy over eight of the awards being handed out before the actual televised event, which many people were unhappy with. Other notable moments included Jane Campion winning Best Director and Smith himself finally winning an Oscar after 20 years since his first nomination. However, as many now know, all of these moments were overshadowed by one incident.
During the ceremony, Rock made a joke at the expense of Smith's wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, while presenting a category. The comedian commented on the fact that Pinkett Smith shaves her head, stating that she looked like she was ready to star in a G.I. Jane sequel.The joke did not go over well, as Pinkett Smith has been quite open about the fact that she has alopecia, an illness which causes hair loss. Rock's joke clearly struck a nerve with Smith, as he casually walked on stage, slapped Rock across the face, and retook his seat, only to then continue to chastise him.
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Of course, many were shocked by the exchange, and different opinions about Smith's Oscars slap have been shared over the last few days. Now, in an Instagram post, Schumerexpresses that she still feels «triggered and traumatized» by the event. She has made it clear that she stands with Rock, stating that she believes he «handled it like a pro,» and while she says she felt proud of herself and her co-hosts for their work on Oscar night, the «sickening feeling» has yet to leave her. See her full post below:
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