Rob Lowe explains why he was ‘the only person happy’ when Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars
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Key Points:
- Rob Lowe remains embarrassed about his infamous 1989 Oscars musical number, where he performed "Proud Mary" alongside Snow White, calling it "the worst opening ever."
- When Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars, Lowe hoped it would overshadow his own awkward moment, but he says he continues to be "dragged" annually for the performance.
- The 2022 incident involved Smith slapping Rock after a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith's alopecia, an event that Rock professionally continued despite the live shock.
- Despite the criticism, Lowe received some praise, including from comedy legend Lucille Ball and John Fogerty, the writer of "Proud Mary," who forgave his rendition.
- Lowe's recent work includes the film The Musical, in which he notably did not sing, perhaps distancing himself from his past Oscar performance.
