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Will Smith slaps Chris Rock at Oscars ceremony; CODA takes top prize

Actor Will Smith stormed the Oscars stage and struck comedian Chris Rock across the face for joking about Smith's wife, in a moment at Sunday's gala that left attendees and viewers stunned. In a separate surprise, the independently produced CODA scooped the top prize, becoming the first-ever streaming film to…

Radio France Internationale

From Will Smith’s slap to not televising eight categories, this year’s Oscars was a tasteless mess

After one of the most dramatic Oscars ceremonies in recent memory, Clarisse Loughrey asks whether this was the ‘viral moment’ the Academy Awards were after, and questions whether organisers have lost all basic respect for the films they claim to honour

The Independent UK

LAPD release statement on Will Smith's Oscars slap after Chris Rock 'declines to file report'

Police have since confirmed no police report has yet been filed following an altercation at the Oscars

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Watch moment Will Smith smacks Chris Rock at Oscars 2022 - and full joke about wife

The sudden incident happened after Chris, 57, made a joke about Jada Pinket Smith's shaved head.

Irish Mirror

Oscars organisation says it 'does not condone violence', after Will Smith slaps Chris Rock during ceremony

The organisation behind the Oscars ceremony has said it does not condone violence, following an incident in which actor Will Smith slapped presenter Chris Rock in the face during the awards ceremony.

ABC News

Chris Rock slammed as most unpleasant, aggressive and rude by Richard Madeley

"He was the most unpleasant, rude, aggressive, unlikeable human being I have interviewed on camera - without question.""

Wales Online

Richard Madeley says Chris Rock is 'worst star I've interviewed' after Will Smith smack

Richard Madeley, 65, described the comedian, 57, as the "most unpleasant person I've interviewed without hesitation" as he weighed in on the heated exchange

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Will Smith not facing arrest as Chris Rock declines to file police report

Will Snith hit Chris Rock at the Oscars after a joke about his wife

Wales Online

How Jada Pinkett Smith reacted to Chris Rock’s joke about her at the Oscars

The ‘Red Table Talk’ host did not look pleased

The Independent UK

Chris Rock’s GI Jane 2 joke explained after Will Smith smack at Oscars 2022

Chris Rock directed a GI Jane 2 joke at Will Smith's wife Jada Pinkett Smith, who suffers from alopecia

Daily Mirror

Will Smith won't face police charges after Chris Rock Oscar smack

Will Smith slapped the comic Chris Riock after a series of jokes about his wife Jade Smith Jones onstage

Daily Mirror

BREAKING Will Smith won't face police charges after Chris Rock Oscar smack

Will Smith slapped the comic Chris Riock after a series of jokes about his wife Jade Smith Jones onstage

Irish Mirror

Susanna Reid condemns Will Smith and say's 'it's not ok to hit somebody' after Oscars slap

Good Morning Britain host Susanna Reid was quick to slam Hollywood actor Will Smith after he stormed the stage and physically attacked comedian Chris Rock at the 2022 Academy Awards

Daily Mirror

Oscars 2022: Celebrities react to Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at Oscars

Stars described it as the ‘ugliest moment’ in the ceremony’s history

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Los Angeles Times

How are audiences trashing the 2022 Oscars? Let us count the ways ...

LOS ANGELES — Even before Will Smith’s onstage assault of Chris Rock at the Academy Awards on Sunday decidedly changed the vibe of Hollywood’s biggest night, sharp criticism of the telecast flew fast and furious from viewers at home and industry insiders alike.

The Guardian - AU

This was an Oscars to remember – unlike some of the winners

In a night of real drama, Jane Campion and Ariana DeBose’s triumphs were sound choices from the Academy – but why on earth did Coda win?

The Guardian - UK

‘To hide the coward’: how Will Smith’s personal history may explain his Oscars violence

The actor, who hit Chris Rock at the Oscars for joking about his wife, has written publicly about his need to compensate for a childhood marred by domestic violence

Axios

Will Smith slaps Chris Rock before emotional acceptance speech

The moment startled viewers and nearly upstaged an otherwise smooth Oscars telecast.

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Wales Online

Will Smith incident joins ranks of Oscar scandals and outtakes

In 94 years there have been a number of other notorious incidents at the annual Academy Awards

Irish Mirror

Oscars award show sent into chaos as Will Smith storms stage to hit Chris Rock after gag about wife

Referring to Pinkett Smith, Rock said: "Jada, can't wait for GI Jane 2"

The Guardian - AU

Oscars 2022: a historic night for women – overshadowed by male violence

If Jane Campion becomes the third woman ever to win best director but Will Smith slaps Chris Rock, did it really happen?

Bangkok Post

Will Smith slaps Chris Rock at Oscars

Actor Will Smith stormed the Oscars stage and hit comedian Chris Rock across the face for joking about his wife.

The Conversation

Oscars 2022: 5 experts on the wins, the emotions, the music – and the bold frocks on the runway

It’s rare that an appealingly minor film wins the best picture Oscar – and a remake of a French film at that – but this year, CODA has done it.

The Independent UK

Oscars 2022: Live updates on Will Smith and Chris Rock drama, winners in full and more

Follow along for updates on the 94th Academy Awards and the biggest night of the 2022 film calendar...

Tribune News Service

Will Smith hits Chris Rock during Oscars over bald joke about Jada Pinkett Smith

Comedian Chris Rock got a startling slap in the face from actor Will Smith at the Oscars Sunday night.

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