The comedian came out swinging, accusing the Hollywood star of "selective outrage" when he reacted to a jibe about Jada Pinkett Smith's shaved head, and saying Smith lashed out at a shorter man because he was annoyed his wife had cheated on him.
Will Smith slaps Chris Rock, shadowing CODA triumph at Oscars
Seeking to reassert its relevance, the Academy Awards gala was packed with big musical performances and three wisecracking female hosts — but will enter the history books for the shocking Will Smith-Chris Rock altercation, which changed the mood of the night before the final prizes were announced.
‘Power of the Dog,’ ‘West Side Story’ win at untelevised Golden Globes
Will Smith and Nicole Kidman won the prizes for best actor and actress in film dramas for their turns in "King Richard" and "Being the Ricardos."
