Chris Rock Reveals His 1 Condition for Attending the Oscars Following Will Smith Slap
Yahoo • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Chris Rock is promoting his new film "Misty Green" at the Toronto International Film Festival, marking his fourth directorial effort, and prefers to keep the focus on the movie rather than past controversies.
- When asked about hosting the Oscars again after the 2022 incident with Will Smith, Rock said his time might have passed and he would only attend if nominated, which he doubts will happen.
- Reflecting on the 2022 Oscars slap, Rock expressed a wish that it never happened but emphasized that personal struggles are minor compared to larger world issues, showing a forgiving stance toward Smith.
- In his 2023 Netflix special "Selective Outrage," Rock addressed the slap with humor, rejecting a victim mentality and comparing the hit to a boxing match, while maintaining resilience.
- Rock recently stated he lives in forgiveness and has not ruled out hosting the Oscars again, highlighting the importance of forgiveness for personal peace and growth.
