The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Wednesday said that it is moving up an annual meeting by 10 days to more quickly address possible sanctions for Will Smith after his now-infamous slap of Chris Rock on live TV during the Oscars last month.
Denzel Washington Breaks His Silence on Will Smith's Oscar Slap: 'Who Are We to Condemn?'
02.04.2022 - 22:53 / etonline.com
Denzel Washington is opening up about the night Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars.The star attended a leadership summit for author and bishop T.D. Jakes on Saturday in Washington, D.C., where the discussion pivoted from the Oscar-winning actor's lifelong career in Hollywood and his faith to what transpired between the star and the comedian.«Well, there's a saying, 'When the devil ignores you, then you know you're doing something wrong.' The devil goes, 'Oh no, leave him alone, he's my favorite.' Conversely, when the devil comes at you, maybe it's because he's trying to do something right. And for whatever reason the devil got ahold of that circumstance that night,» said Washington via .Washington, who along with Tyler Perry comforted Smith following the confrontation, also added that he held a prayer with Smith following the incident.«Fortunately there were people there,» Washington said.
«Not just me, but others. Tyler Perry, came immediately right over there with me. [Said] some prayers.
I don't wanna say what we talked about, but there but for the grace of God go any of us. Who are we to condemn? I don't know all the ins and outs of the situation, but I know the only solution was prayer, the way I see it.»Washington and Perry had a private moment with Smith inside the theater during commercial break after the shocking moment. They all hugged, and things seemed fine after.
Washington was also seen stepping in between Rock and Smith, as Smith held hands with his wife.A source told ET, «The theater was silent after Will got up and hit Chris. No one could tell if it was staged or a joke at first. Then Will started yelling at the top of his lungs and cursing out Chris.
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06.04.2022 / 18:15
Inside Denzel Washington and Will Smith’s Friendship Through the Years: I ‘Always Call Denzel’
Friends, actors and mentors. Since Will Smith rocketed to fame in the 1990s, his acting career has frequently been compared to Denzel Washington.
deadline.com
05.04.2022 / 06:49
Director Micheal Bay Comments On Will Smith Oscar Slap: “There Are Babies Getting Blown Up In Ukraine”
Transformers director Michael Bay wasn’t watching the Oscars so he missed everything that went down, including the moment when best actor winner Will Smith slapped Chris Rock across the face on the Oscar stage.
msn.com
03.04.2022 / 22:33
Denzel Washington Opened Up About Will Smith's Oscars Slap Incident After Taking Him Aside During The Event
competing for the various Best Actor prizes. However, the two have remained friendly, with Smith even opening up about the sincere message Washington gave him at the SAG Awards. Given their closeness, it’s no surprise that the King Richard star revealed during his Oscars speech that Washington spoke to him after he slapped Chris Rock.
nme.com
03.04.2022 / 12:05
Denzel Washington on Will Smith Oscars slap: “Who are we to condemn?”
Will Smith following his altercation with Chris Rock at this year’s Oscars.During the ceremony on March 27, Rock made a “joke” on stage about Smith’s wife Jada Pinkett Smith, referring to her as “G.I. Jane” because of her shaven head.
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03.04.2022 / 00:41
Denzel Washington Breaks Silence After Will Smith’s Oscars Slap: ‘Only Solution Was Prayer’
Speaking out. After Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the 94th annual Academy Awards, Denzel Washington and other Hollywood friends were quick to console the King Richard star.
theplaylist.net
02.04.2022 / 21:57
Denzel Washington Weighs In On Will Smith Oscar Slap: “Who Are We To Condemn?”
While you may want the Oscar slap heard ’round the world to stop reverberating, its echo keeps ganing mileage. While Will Smith got ahead of the Academy and resigned last night before they could weigh in with any major punitive reprisals—a wise and canny move—the conversation continues.
hollywoodlife.com
02.04.2022 / 21:39
Denzel Washington Recalls Conversation With Will Smith After Chris Rock Slap: ‘Solution Is Prayer’
Denzel Washington, 67, is recalling the conversation he had with Will Smith, 53, after the shocking slapping incident involving Chris Rock at the 2022 Academy Awards. The actor made an appearance at author and bishop T.D. Jakes’ leadership summit to discuss his career and faith on the morning of Apr. 2, and was asked about the headline-making news as well as the advice he gave Will, which was mentioned during his Oscar acceptance speech.
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02.04.2022 / 21:27
Denzel Washington Finally Speaks Out About Will Smith Slapping Chris Rock At The Oscars
Denzel Washington has spoken out for the first time about Will Smith’s slap during the Oscars.
deadline.com
02.04.2022 / 20:57
Denzel Washington On Will Smith Oscars Slap: “Who Are We To Condemn?”
Denzel Washington was one of the first people to talk with Will Smith after his Oscars slap and before his Best Actor award.
etcanada.com
02.04.2022 / 20:27
Denzel Washington Speaks Out On Will Smith Slapping Chris Rock At The Oscars: ‘The Devil Got Ahold Of Him’
Denzel Washington is breaking his silence about Will Smith slapping Chris Rock onstage during last weekend’s Oscars.
justjared.com
02.04.2022 / 19:23
Denzel Washington Recounts Will Smith's Slap at the Oscars: 'The Devil Got Ahold of Him'
Denzel Washington is weighing in on what happened at the 2022 Oscars.
variety.com
02.04.2022 / 18:43
Denzel Washington Weighs In on Will Smith Slap: ‘For Whatever Reason the Devil Got Ahold of Him’
Jordan Moreau After consoling Will Smith after Smith slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars, Denzel Washington has now spoken publicly about what happened at last Sunday’s awards show.Washington attended author and bishop T.D. Jakes’ leadership summit on Saturday morning for a discussion about his career and faith when Jakes asked him about what happened between Smith and Rock at the Oscars.“Well, there’s a saying, ‘When the devil ignores you, then you know you’re doing something wrong.’ The devil goes, ‘Oh no, leave him alone, he’s my favorite.’ Conversely, when the devil comes at you, maybe it’s because he’s trying to do something right.
thewrap.com
02.04.2022 / 18:15
Denzel Washington Breaks Silence on Will Smith Oscars Slap: ‘Who Are We to Condemn?’
assault of Chris Rock onstage at the ceremony.Smith shocked everyone when he stepped onstage and slapped presenter Chris Rock after the comedian made a joke at the expense of Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett-Smith. During the commercial break after the slap, Washington and Tyler Perry were seen talking with Smith and seemingly encouraging the actor ahead of his first Oscar win for Best Actor.Washington appeared with pastor and author T.D. Jakes at the author’s Leadership Summit on Saturday for a conversation about his career and faith, and he addressed what happened at the Oscars.
usmagazine.com
31.03.2022 / 04:05
Chris Rock Breaks His Silence on Will Smith Oscars Slap at Standup Performance: I’m ‘Still Processing’
Back to business! Chris Rock took the stage for the first time since his 2022 Oscars drama with Will Smith — and briefly spoke about the altercation.
deadline.com
29.03.2022 / 19:23
Whoopi Goldberg On Oscar Slap: “There Are Big Consequences Because Nobody Is OK With What Happened”
Whoopi Goldberg, moderator of ABC’s The View and a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Board of Governors, said today that she accepts Will Smith’s apology for slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars Sunday, but that “There are consequences. There are big consequences because nobody is OK with what happened. Nobody, nobody, nobody.”
nme.com
29.03.2022 / 19:11
The Strokes’ Julian Casablancas on the Will Smith Oscars slap: “I’m bummed no-one stood up for Chris Rock”
The Strokes frontman Julian Casablancas has waded into the row over Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars after he made a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith.Many celebrities have come out to condemn Smith for his actions after he struck the comedian on-stage for saying that he couldn’t wait to see Pinkett Smith in “G.I. Jane 2”, alluding to her shaven head.