The slap heard around the world: Will Smith really did hit Chris Rock at the Oscars

What the heck just happened between Chris Rock and Will Smith at the Oscars?

‘CODA’ became a feel-good best picture winner and Jessica Chastain triumphed for ‘Tammy Faye,’ but all was overshadowed by best actor winner Will Smith.“Will Smith just smacked the s— out of me,” a stunned Rock said after Smith rose from his seat to strike him.

Shortly after hitting Rock, Smith won the lead actor prize for his performance in “King Richard.” In the sports drama, Smith played the titular father of tennis superstars Venus and Serena Williams. “I want to be a vessel for love,” Smith said. “I want to be an ambassador of that kind of love and care and concern. I want to apologize to the academy.2022 Oscar winners full list, including ‘CODA,’ ‘Dune’ and Will Smith

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