A Timeline of Unforgettable Moments in the History of the Academy Awards

2022: Will Smith Loses His S***

You all saw it. Will Smith literally walked up to presenter Chris Rock and smacked him. Bam. The whole theater (and the world) was with their jaws hitting the floor. And then a few minutes later, Smith won the Oscar for Best Actor in the film King Richard.

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Okay, so why did Smith slap Rock? Well, it was the comedian’s comment about Jada Pinkett Smith being G.I. Jane. The thing is, she has a condition called alopecia, in which she lost her hair. Apparently, Smith and Rock made amends after the ceremony. Nonetheless, it made for great TV.

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