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‘Violence instead of words’: Will Smith condemned for hitting Chris Rock at the Oscars

Bernardine Evaristo, Keir Starmer, Kathy Griffin and others respond to incident

The Guardian - UK

Will Smith's subtle apology to mum for 'failing' to protect her after Chris Rock smack

Will Smith mentioned his mother during his tearful Oscars speech - carrying on a vow to make a 'subtle string of apologies' to her every time he is in the spotlight after a traumatising childhood incident

Daily Mirror

Will Smith, Chris Rock and Jada Pinkett Smith: When does being protective of your family go too far?

Smith’s actions have divided viewers

The Independent UK

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Will Smith's abusive childhood and Chris Rock Oscars smack 'to hide the coward'

Grim revelations from Will Smith's tough upbringing may reveal why the Oscar winner hit comedian Chris Rock. The Best Actor slapped Rock at the Oscars after he made a joke about his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith

Daily Mirror

Will Smith and Chris Rock's previous argument as actor smacks comedian at Oscars 2022

Best Actor winner Will Smith smacked Oscars host Chris Rock live on stage at the ceremony after a jibe about the star's wife Jada Pinkett Smith - but it's not the first time the pair have had crossed words.

Daily Record

'I've suffered same alopecia insult as Jada Pinkett Smith - Will Smith's reaction was comforting'

ZaraLena Jackson says she does not condone violence but says Chris Rock should have "known better" and backed Will Smith following a quip about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith

Daily Mirror

Will Smith 'calmed down' by Bradley Cooper after storming stage before picking up Oscar with emotional speech

Smith, 53, has become the talk of the 94th Academy Awards but not because he picked up his first gong

Manchester Evening News

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What is alopecia? Jada Pinkett Smith's hair condition that Chris Rock made GI Jane joke about

Best actor winner Will Smith appeared to slap Chris Rock after the comedian made a joke about Will's wife Jada Pinkett Smith and her shaved head

Chronicle Live

ITV's GMB presenters clash over Will Smith's Oscars slap

Will stormed on stage during the 94th Annual Academy Awards to slap host Chris Rock

Bristol Post

Will Smith jokes about slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars after fan backlash

Will Smith's latest Instagram post was inundated with backlash after he slapped Chris Rock across the face at the Oscars - but he appears to be laughing it off

Daily Mirror

Do Will Smith and Chris Rock have history? What led to that shocking Oscars moment

The 94th Oscars isn't the first time comedian Chris Rock has made Will Smith or Jada Pinkett Smith the butt of his jokes.

The New Daily

Oscars marred by controversy as feel-good film CODA wins top prize and makes history for Apple

The 94th Oscars, marred by a controversial spat between two of the industry's biggest names, got back on track as coming-of-age film CODA made history.

The New Daily

Calls for Will Smith to have Oscar revoked by Academy after violent outburst

Will Smith left Hollywood stunned after he stormed the stage during the Oscars on Sunday, and smacked Chris Rock over a joke about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith. He later won the Best Actor award for his portrayal of Richard Williams in King Richard

Daily Mirror

Jake Paul delivers $30m pledge to Will Smith and Chris Rock after Oscars smack

Paul wants to see both men touch gloves on his undercard in August amid speculation the YouTuber-turned-boxer could finally face rival Tommy Fury.

Manchester Evening News

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ABC News

Here's how the room reacted to Will Smith slapping Chris Rock, and what Hollywood had to say

When Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the 94th Academy Awards, the internet was flooded with reactions, ranging from memes to more serious reminders about the intensity of the moment.

Daily Mirror

Will Smith 'calmed down' by Bradley Cooper after hitting Chris Rock on stage

Will Smith was comforted by Bradley Cooper, moments after slapping comedian Chris for making a joke about his wife at the Oscars on Sunday night

Daily Record

Jada Pinkett Smith 'clearly upset' at Chris Rock's GI Jane jibe at Oscars

Body language expert Judy James gives her thoughts on what Jada was really feeling after Chris Rock's joke at the Oscars and husband Will Smith's defence by slapping the comic in the face.

The Independent UK

Rep Ayanna Pressley deletes tweet thanking Will Smith for ‘defending his wife’ by slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars

‘Shout out to all the husbands who defend their wives living with alopecia,’ congresswoman said in now-deleted tweet

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Wales Online

Picture shows moment shocked Hollywood stars watched Will Smith hit Chris Rock

Taika Waititi's face says it all as table with GI Joe and People v OJ stars react to incident

The Independent UK

Oscars 2022: What was the joke Chris Rock made about Will Smith’s wife Jada?

Comedian looked visibly shocked as Smith told him to ‘keep my wife’s name out your f***ing mouth’ after the altercation

Daily Mirror

'Will Smith was so wrong - women can defend their own honour without brutal violence'

The belief that a woman ‘belongs’ to a man and must therefore be protected from other men is the toxic issue at the heart of the Will Smith and Chris Rock Oscars incident

Liverpool Echo

ITV GMB's Ranvir Singh struggles with same condition as Jada Pinkett Smith

The presenter addressed her health battle as she reacted to Will Smith slapping Chris Rock

Edinburgh Live

ITV Good Morning Britain viewers baffled at Liam Payne's accent at The Oscars

The ITV programme was showing reaction from The 94th Academy Awards after actor Will Smith assaulted Chris Rock during a speech - but viewers were stunned at something else altogether!

Daily Record

Will Smith's other celebrity feuds - from Eminem to Fresh Prince of Belair co-star

Will Smith smacking Chris Rock in the face at the Oscars 2022 has given viewers more drama to talk about than the movies being celebrated in the ceremony, but it's not the first time Will ended up fighting with a fellow celeb after an awards event.

Wales Online

What is Jada Pinkett Smith's condition alopecia, what causes it and how is it treated?

Alopecia UK has issued a statement after comedian Chris Rock made a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith's close-cropped head, prompting a furious outburst from her husband and movie star Will Smith

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