I didn't want to comment on this situation, but peer pressure has forced me to talk about this. So here is my commentary on the situation and everyone can stop emailing me.
Last night was a beautiful night for all Hollywood stars in cinema. The Academy Awards ceremony where artists and filmmakers alike receives the highest honor a person can receive showcasing their work for the entire year. The Oscar. But like always, the awards show doesn't end without little controversey that later becomes headlines both inside and out. Last night was no exception.
When Chris Rock came to present an award he acknowledged Will Smith and his wife Jada Pinkett-Smith in one of his jokes. He compared Jada to the Demi Moore film "G.I. Jane" because of Jada's head. Out of the blue, Will came on stage and slapped Chris Rock in the face. What was thought to be part of the act turned out to be more personal.
Will Smith shouted out "Keep my wife's name out your fucking mouth!"
Everyone was shocked to see what has happened afterwards. Sean "Diddy" Combs tried to calm everyone down during his time on stage. Denzel Washington and Tyler Perry both put Will Smith to the side and had a private conversation. This has led to so many people why it happened and also if Will did the right thing hitting Chris for his dark misogny joke. While I've been reading people's comments via social media and national presses regarding the situation, I for one, had my own opinion on the situation.
After reading everything and watching the video clip over and over again, this is my final opinion on the subject. Will Smith and Chris Rock are both guilty.
Chris Rock is guilty for the attack on Jada's health. Don't get me that load of crap that Chris was unaware that Jada has alopecia. This is Black Hollywood. Everyone knows everyone. So without a doubt, he knew about Jada's condition.
Not only that, but Chris known for some of his misogny jokes. Watch some of his previous comedy specials. Will Smith could've taken that joke as an attack on Jada's gender. Will Smith is one of the smartest actors out there. Being the Libra that he is, he can read between the lines just by hearing the tone in your voice.
Now going to Will Smith.
Will Smith is also guilty for what he did. I know Will is a family man. He was being the husband defending his wife and a father defending his family name. So I understand that he felt like he had to protect all that he loves. But it doesn't excuse his actions.
There is old saying "There is a time and place for things."
Slapping someone in the face on national television wasn't the right action. If this situation took a left, Will would've been ridiculed for his action. But Hollywood respects Will Smith too much because he's known for his integrity. So stepping out of the character was a shock, but excused. At the same time, Will committed a crime. Legally, he could be charged with assault if Chris Rock wanted to pursue it.
I'm not surprised that Chris Rock decided not to press charges against Will Smith for assaulting him onstage. These are two grown ass men dealing with a combination of grown men problems and rich people problems. So it's not a big deal to the both of them and it shouldn't be a big problem for us. Let these two settle their problems privately.
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