tackled during by a knife wielding assailant during a set at the Hollywood Bowl on Tuesday — and Rock, who made headlines for being face slapped by WIll Smith at this year’s Oscars,’ both performed a “secret” comedy show Thursday night in Los Angeles, according to The Hollywood Reporter.The tight-lipped, star-studded show that took place inside a small venue inside the Comedy Store club featured a star studded audience consisting of Kim Kardashian, rappers Sean “Diddy” Combs (50 Cent) and Yasiin Bey (Mos Def), in addition to comedian Jeff Ross.Fans paid $160 to see an American Spirit cigarette smoking Chappelle, who was billed as a last minute, unnamed comedian. After raucous ovation, he was joined onstage by Rock about 10 minutes into his set as the duo made light of their viscous circumstances.
Will Smith Traveled To India For 'Spiritual Purposes' -- But Still Hasn’t Personally Apologized To Chris Rock!
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Will Will Smith ever make amends with Chris Rock?
The actor has been punished by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for his shocking display of violence during the Oscars ceremony by being banned from the event for the next ten years. He accepted the verdict gracefully enough, and released written statements of apology to the Academy and to Chris, among others. Since then, he’s kept a relatively low profile.
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On Saturday, he was spotted for the first time after arriving to a private airport in Mumbai, India, where he was photographed by paparazzi and posed for pictures with a fan. According to and source for People, the King Richard star traveled to the country for “spiritual purposes, to practice yoga and meditation.”
The trip is purportedly part of the pledge he made when resigning from the Academy, in which he promised he was “committed to doing the work to ensure that I never again allow violence to overtake reason.” But Page Six claimed that Hollywood insiders are “rolling their eyes” at the 53-year-old’s international escape.
A source told the outlet:
The Fresh Prince’s lack of apology was confirmed by Chris’s mother, who recently shared:
Instead of reaching out privately, the Summertime artist addressed the comedian in a statement released to Instagram, writing:
Related: Chris Says He Won’t Talk About The Oscars Slap Until He Gets ‘Paid’
He also included the Madagascar star in the laundry list of wronged parties included in his resignation from the Academy, admitting:
Perhaps Will’s spiritual journey to India is what he needs to help him reach out and mend fences with Chris…? One thing’s for sure, the story of The Slap ain’t
Chris Rock Called Dave Chappelle’s Attacker ‘Will Smith’ After He Was Tackled on Stage
Déjà vu. As if the slap wasn’t enough, Chris Rock witnessed Dave Chappelle being tackled at the Netflix Is A Joke festival in Los Angeles on May 2, 2022. The Everybody Hates Chris creator quipped back with a response that recounted his own experiences at the Oscars.
Chris Rock after Dave Chappelle attacked on stage: ‘Was that Will Smith?’
another man’s joke — that slaps.Chris Rock turned the shocking Dave Chappelle on-stage attack into a dunk on Will Smith’s Oscars 2022 fiasco, joking that the unknown male assailant was the slap-happy actor.“Was that Will Smith?” 57-year-old Rock quipped on stage, while checking to see if his pal Chappelle, 48, was unharmed. The comedians were smiling and laughing while embracing after the frightening incident.Video of Rock’s one-liner made its way to TikTok, which was viewed nearly 40,000 times overnight.Several attendees also tweeted about the incident to corroborate.“Dave Chappelle got tackled to the ground on stage! Then a Chris Rock came out and said, ‘was it Will Smith!’ The wildest s–t, I have ever seen,” one wrote.that guy just speared Dave Chappelle on stage…WTF ❗️#davechappelle #chrisrock #netflixisajoke #davechapelleshow #hollywoodbowl #comedy #willsmithslap“Seeing Dave Chappelle get attacked by somebody from the audience then seeing the dude get jumped by Dave Chappelle and his crew gotta be the wildest live show i’ve ever seen.
Will Smith hasn't 'personally' apologized to Chris Rock for Oscars slap: report
Although Will Smith seems to be embarking a new spiritual journey after slapping Chris Rock across the face during the 2022 Oscars ceremony, he allegedly hasn't "personally apologized" to the comedian. "Will’s ‘spiritual journey’ to India for yoga and meditation seems cynical and ridiculous, given that he hasn’t apologized personally to the one person he assaulted in front of millions," a Hollywood insider told Page Six. "No amount of Namastes will make up for that," the source added.
Will Smith 'travelled to India for spiritual reasons'
Will Smith has reportedly travelled to India for "spiritual purposes". The 53-year-old actor arrived in Mumbai, over the weekend, and he's said to be on a spiritual journey after he smacked Chris Rock at the Oscars. Will - who won the Best Actor gong for his performance in 'King Richard' - is also planning to practice yoga and meditation, a source told People.
Will Smith traveled to India to practice yoga, meditation following Oscars slap: report
Will Smith is working on his spirituality. Smith was spotted arriving in Mumbai, India, over the weekend.The trip marks the first time the actor has been publicly spotted since slapping comedian Chris Rock in the face on stage during the 2022 Oscars ceremony. Smith traveled to India for spiritual purposes, specifically to practice yoga and meditation, sources told People magazine.
Chris Rock’s Mother Comments On The Oscar Slap: “I Feel Really Bad That He (Smith) Never Apologized”
Chris Rock’s Mother Rose is speaking out about Will Smith slapping her son at the Oscars last month.
Will Smith Makes 1st Public Appearance in India After Slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars
Nearly one month after Will Smith made headlines for slapping Chris Rock at the 94th annual Academy Awards, the King Richard star made his first public outing.
Will Smith resurfaces in India following Chris Rock Oscars' slap
Will Smith has resurfaced following the Chris Rock Oscars' slap. The "King Richard" actor was recently spotted in Mumbai, India, smiling and posing for photos with adoring fans. He also waved to nearby onlookers shouting "Will! Will!" On Wednesday, Smith's wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, said her family is "focusing on deep healing" after her husband slapped Rock during the Academy Awards March 27. "Considering all that has happened in the last few weeks, the Smith family has been focusing on deep healing," a statement from Pinkett Smith before Wednesday's Facebook Live episode of Red Table Talk said. Earlier this month, the academy announced that Smith was banned from attending the Oscars or any other academy event for 10 years following his slap of presenter Rock at this year’s ceremony.The decision came after a meeting of the academy’s board of governors to discuss a response to Smith’s actions.
Will Smith Emerges for First Time Since Oscars... Halfway Around the World!
Will Smith has been photographed in public for the first time since his controversial night at the 2022 Oscars.
Jay Leno Reacts to Will Smith-Chris Rock Oscars 2022 Slap
Jay Leno is the latest comedian to react to Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars.
Jay Leno Weighs In On Will Smith’s Chris Rock Oscar Slap: ‘This Is Real Anger’
Jay Leno is sharing his thoughts about Will Smith slapping Chris Rock in the midst of the 2022 Oscars.
Amy Schumer Knows Why Chris Rock Could Just ‘Stand There and Get Hit in the Face’ by Will Smith
spoken out about the incident, which resulted in Smith resigning from the Academy and getting banned from attending the Oscars (and all other Academy events) for 10 years.
Chris Rock’s brother challenges Will Smith to a boxing match: ‘I could take him down!’
he assaulted his older sibling at the Oscars last month. The younger Rock has just inked a deal with Celebrity Boxing founderDamon Feldman and told TMZ he has one opponent in mind. “I should get in the ring with Will Smith,” Kenny declared in an interview on Wednesday.