As the sports world recovered from a weekend that included plenty of college basketball, NBA action and more, the rest of the world had their eyes glued to the television on Sunday night for The Oscars.
For much of the night, it was business as usual at the Hollywood event, until actor Will Smith walked on stage and open-hand slapped comedian Chris Rock for making a joke about Smith’s wife. Jada Pinkett Smith. Rock’s joke made reference to Pinkett Smith’s hair-loss condition, as he said “Jada, can’t wait for G.I. Jane II.”
Smith walked up to the stage shortly thereafter and slapped Rock, before walking back to his seat and apparently yelling, “keep my wife’s name out of your f---ing mouth.