Actor Will Smith’s wife Jada Pinkett Smith has shared a cryptic message about healing after her husband slapped Chris Rock over a joke during the 2022 Oscars.
Jada wrote on her Instagram handle on Tuesday, “It’s the season to recover and I’m here for it.”
His statement comes after Will had previously issued his own apology to The Rock and had previously apologized to the Academy for his behavior. The Rock quipped about Jada’s bald head while presenting an award at the 2022 Oscars during the ceremony.
The comedian said he can’t wait to see Pinkett Smith, who is suffering from alopecia, in ‘GI Gen 2’, which prompted Smith to go on stage and slap The Rock. After the slap, Rock said to the crowd, “Oh wow, Will Smith Just s— kicked me out.” The actor returned to his seat and shouted, “Put my wife’s name out of your fu-ing mouth!”
Uncensored Smith footage shown on Australian TV pic.twitter.com/NcRfdjWxqe
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The Rock has yet to speak out since the incident, and declined to press charges. Will, Jada and their family celebrated their Oscar win with an after party where they danced and posed with the statue.
After the Oscars, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences released its statement. It read, “The Academy does not condone violence of any form. Tonight we are delighted to celebrate our 94th Academy Award winners, who deserve this moment of recognition from their peers and film buffs around the world.” Huh.”