Chris Rock's GI Jane joke explained after Will Smith's Oscars attack - and his historic jokes about them
28.03.2022 - 12:37
/ manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Will Smith startled the celebrity world after going on stage and attacking comedian Chris Rock for making a joke about his wife. Smith, who later won best actor for his role in King Richard, stormed the Oscars stage after Rock had poked fun at his wife's hair.
After returning to his seat, Will, who went on to win Best Actor later in the evening, yelled: "Keep my wife's name out of your f****** mouth." Rock, 57, who was on stage to present an award, looked visibly shocked but appeared unhurt following the slap.
Smith later apologised in his winner's speech. But he said he 'defended his family' and LAPD said criminal charges had not been filed by Rock.
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G.I. Jane is an action movie from 1997 which stars Demi Moore as the lead, Jordan O'Neil. In the film, she is the first woman to go through Navy Seal training and even beats many of her male peers during it, the Chronicle reports.
Jordan, in order to complete her tough training and to solidify her position as a Seal, shaves her head and becomes the titular G.I. Jane. She ends up completely hiding away her femininity.
Demi's character's look led to Chris making a joke about Jada's buzzcut. Referring to Pinkett Smith’s buzzcut, Rock said: “Jada, can’t wait for GI Jane 2.”
Following the shocking smack, Will returned to his seat and Chris looked dazed and stunned by what happened. He attempted to act casual as he resumed his presenting role for the best documentary feature category.
Chris joked with the audience: "Wow, Will Smith just smacked the s**t out of me." He also said: "That was the greatest night in the history of television." Later on in the evening, Will went on to win his