After actor Will Smith slapped comedian Chris Rock in the face during Sunday's Oscars ceremony, Clay Travis and Buck Sexton proffered that if it instead was “The Rock', Smith's actions would've gone over much differently.
While on stage, Rock made several jokes at the expense of audience members while preparing to present a ‘best documentary’ category. One of the jokes was about Jada Pinkett Smith, Will Smith's wife. Rock joked that he is waiting for Pinkett Smith -- who suffers from Alopecia – to star in a"G.I. Jane" sequel; referencing Demi Moore's baldheaded character in the 1997 movie.
On his radio show, Sexton said Smith was within his rights to verbally admonish Rock, but that striking the comic was out of bounds and could've ended even worse if he had closed-fist punched him causing bodily injury. Appearing to reference his earlier career in programs such as the"Fresh Prince of Bel Air", Travis added that Smith too has somewhat of a comedic background and should have understood what Chris Rock was doing when he was taking verbal shots at audience members.
Jada Pinkett Smith, Willow Smith, Will Smith, Jaden Smith and Trey Smith attend the 2022 Vanity Fair Oscar PartyHe pointed out that British comedian Ricky Gervais famously caused a stir by poking fun at multiple celebrities in an uproarious speech at the Golden Globes.
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