Wanda Sykes Condemns Will Smith's Actions Following Oscars Slap!
30.03.2022 - 20:13
/ perezhilton.com
More and more stars are opening up about Will Smith’s fight with Chris Rock during the Oscars on Sunday night — including one of the evening’s hosts!
Wanda Sykes, who co-hosted with Amy Schumer and Regina Hall, released a statement to People on Monday night following the shocking slap. Rather than call out anyone by name, the 58-year-old chose to speak on the physical aspect of the altercation instead of the people behind it — though her statement does pin the blame on one specific individual! She told the outlet:
So, so true. And it’s pretty clear who she’s condemning for the situation, too, considering she only commented on the violence and not the history that may have led to the slap.
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As most know by now, the King Richard star stormed the stage after Rock, who was presenting the award for Best Documentary, made a G.I. Jane joke about Jada Pinkett Smith’s shaved head. After slapping the stand-up comedian, Will returned to his seat and yelled:
Despite the violent outburst, the 53-year-old stayed in the audience for the rest of the evening and even took home the Best Actor award. While he seemed to go about his normal plans after the ceremony, almost everyone else has had a harder time processing the moment.
Co-host Amy released a statement on the incident via Instagram Wednesday morning, sharing that the slap has caused her to feel “triggered and traumatized.” She also showed public support for her friend Chris, saying:
At this time, Regina is the only co-host who has yet to speak on the controversy.
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The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air alum has stayed fairly