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Rep Ayanna Pressley clarifies tweet thanking Will Smith for 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

The Independent UK

Oscars 2022: The men and their diamonds

From Timothée Chalamet’s 18k white gold and diamond pieces to drummer Travis Barker’s lapel pin, here’s what they wore

The Hindu

What California law says about Will Smith Chris Rock Oscars incident

The statute of limitations for simple assault and battery in California is 12 months - and the punishment is up to six months in jail

Wales Online

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Four years on from #MeToo, the Oscars’ feminism has gone rapidly backwards

While the dial only seemed to be turning one way, the 94th Academy Awards was unexpectedly rich in sexist ‘her-indoors’ gags, undoing any progress

The Guardian - UK

Oscars: Academy statement after Will Smith's apology

One Twitter user wrote: "The joke was inappropriate"

Nottingham Post

Peter Andre wades into Will Smith and Chris Rock's Oscars row

Peter Andre, 49, commended Denzel Washington for consoling Will Smith after the actor hit Chris Rock at the Oscars

Daily Mirror

Tech & Science Daily: Dune sweeps Oscars with 6 wins

Parents are being encouraged to talk to their children about social media from a young age.

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Jamie Lee Curtis pays touching tribute to Betty White at Oscars with very special guest

Hearts were stolen by Jamie Lee Curtis at the Oscars when she walked out with an adorable puppy in hand and spoke about the legacy of animal rights activist, Betty White

Daily Mirror

What is alopecia after Jada Pinkett Smith mocked by Chris Rock over 'terrifying' hair loss

Will Smith's altercation with Chris Rock over a joke he made about Jada Pinkett Smith's baldness has been the talk of the town after the Oscars. But what is alopecia - the "terrifying" hair loss disorder that Jada suffers from?

Daily Mirror

Will Smith posts for first time after attacking Chris Rock at Oscars 2022

It comes as fans are divided on either praising or condemning Will's actions

Manchester Evening News

Holly Willoughby slams Will Smith and Chris Rock over Oscar slap but says 'we are human'

This Morning host Holly Willoughby 'found it hard' to discuss the controversial moment Will Smith hit Chris Rock at the Oscars, but said 'we are human' - despite slamming both stars over the incident

Daily Mirror

Will Smith says he 'dressed up to choose chaos' in Oscars post

On social media the star said you 'can't take people from Philly anywhere'

Wales Online

Emotional Will Smith justifies attack on Chris Rock saying 'love makes you do crazy things'

Later in the evening after he smacked Chris Rock live on stage at the Oscars, Will was named the Best Actor and used his acceptance speech to apologise.

Daily Record

Oscars 2022: Amid some tragic snubs, there were worthy winners - but this wasn’t a vintage year

It was nice to see Ariana DeBose, Jane Campion and Troy Kotsur make history - but our critic is already looking forward to 2023

Evening Standard

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The Guardian - UK

Jada Pinkett Smith: actor and wife of Will Smith has long been in line of fire

Will Smith slapped presenter Chris Rock at the Oscars after he made a joke referencing Pinkett Smith’s alopecia – but the couple have been targeted by gossip columnists for some time

Chronicle Live

Susanna Reid slams Will Smith 'assault' on Chris Rock at Oscars in GMB clash with Richard Madeley

Good Morning Britain's Susanna Reid blased Will Smith for hitting Chris Rock at the Oscars on Sunday night

Salon

The slap that overshadowed the Oscars

Some wonderful historic moments happened before and after Will Smith hit Chris Rock. Will anyone remember?

The Guardian - UK

‘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

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Evening Standard

The best looks from the Vanity Fair Oscars after party 2022

Kim Kardashian, Julia Fox and Dakota Johnson flocked to the bash in statement frocks

Daily Mirror

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'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 Record

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.

Bristol Post

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

Daily Mirror

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

The New Daily

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.

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