Chris Rock made a bold Oscar claim for Jada Pinkett Smith during a new comedy special.
On Saturday (March 4), the comedian historically hosted a live set on Netflix titled selective angerduring which he roasted Will Smith for slapping him at the Oscars in March 2022.
However, he also used the collection to make a claim on Smith’s wife, Pinkett Smith. According to Rock, the girl trip The actress tried to force him to quit hosting the Academy Awards in 2016 because her husband didn’t get a Best Actor nomination.
That year, Smith was tipped for a potential nod to the drama concussionbut ultimately failed to make the list of candidates.
“Years ago, his wife said I should quit the Oscars. I shouldn’t host” because her husband wasn’t nominated for her. concussion. Then he gave me a concussion, Rock said sarcastically.
He added that Pinkett Smith told him he “should resign because Will wasn’t nominated”.
Rock ignored Pinkett Smith’s pleas and, while presenting that year’s ceremony, made a joke at Pinkett Smith’s expense, which resurfaced after the Oscar slap.
Now, Rock claims he made this joke in response to Pinkett Smith’s request.
“So it is — I started it, I finished it, okay? That’s what f*** happened. Nobody picks it up. I started this f***.”
In 2016, Pinkett Smith, along with many other Hollywood stars, boycotted the 2016 ceremony due to the lack of diversity among that year’s nominations. This lack of diversity prompted the #OscarsSoWhite #campaign.
The Independent Contact Pinkett Smith for comment.
Chris Rock has performed a historical special live on Netflix
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In the special, Rock added, “I’ve been rooting for Will Smith my whole life. And now I’m watching Release Just to see it explode.”
Release is a 2021 slavery drama directed by Anthony Fuqua, in which Smith plays a man who must survive the swamps of Louisiana while being hunted by slave hunters and their dogs.
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Elsewhere during the Rock special, the comedian slammed Meghan Markle’s allegations that she suffered from “racism” during her time at Buckingham Palace.
He also directly addressed Smith’s slap, saying he “took this punch” like former professional boxer Manny Pacquiao.
In 2022, Smith walked the Oscars stage to hit rockstar after the comic star made a joke about Pinkett Smith.
Later in the ceremony, Smith was awarded Best Actor for his role in King Richardand gave a tearful speech.
Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith
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He is subsequently banned as a member of the Academy for 10 years, and will not be allowed to attend the 2023 ceremony.
It was tradition that Smith, as the Best Actor winner, would be invited to present the Best Actress. It is not known who will give the cup in its place.
This year’s Academy Awards ceremony takes place on March 12th.
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