ChrisRock is now on stage in Boston, speaking publicly for the first time since he was slapped by WillSmith at the Oscars - see his comments in story here:
BOSTON -- Comedian Chris Rock is performing in public Wednesday for the first time since Oscar-winning actor Will Smith slapped him for a joke about Smith's wife during the Academy Awards show.
According to ABC News, Rock reportedly took the stage after a quick show from his opening act. When Rock appeared on stage, everyone stood on their feet and greeted him with cheers and applause.The crowd would not stop cheering for Rock, according to ABC News. The comedian reportedly became visibly emotional, wiping tears from his face.
"I'm still kind of processing what happened," said Rock according to audio from the show obtained by Variety."So ... at some point, I'll talk about [the slap.]" "Jada, I love you. 'G.I. Jane 2,' can't wait to see it," Rock said while presenting an award, comparing Pinkett Smith to Demi Moore's"G.I. Jane" character, who had a buzz cut in the 1997 film.
A day later, Smith issued an apology to the comedian, to the academy and to viewers at home, saying he was"out of line" and that his actions are"not indicative of the man I want to be." The Los Angeles Police Department said Sunday it was aware of what happened but was not pursuing an investigation because the person involved declined to file a police report.
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