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Will Smith throws Oscars into chaos as Chris Rock altercation overshadows win

The star won the best actor prize shortly after confronting the comedian on stage.

The Independent UK

Will Smith meets the moment with emotional best actor speech after shocking slap

LOS ANGELES — Just moments after slapping presenter Chris Rock hard on live television, Will Smith found himself in tears as he gave his acceptance speech for winning the Oscar for best actor for his performance in “King Richard.”

Los Angeles Times

‘CODA’ wins best picture at Oscars as Ariana DeBose, Troy Kotsur make history with groundbreaking wins

Oscars night Sunday had a double feature of history-making honors for actors Ariana DeBose and Troy Kotsur, while the heartfelt film “CODA” overpowered “The Power of the Dog” for a groundbreaking best picture win.

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Will Smith becomes Oscar winner on night embroiled in controversy

Will Smith won the Oscar for best actor after being nominated twice previously.

The Independent UK

Will Smith hits Chris Rock at the Oscars after comedian makes joke about his wife Jada

Will Smith, who went onto win the Oscar for Best Actor, struck Chris after he cracked a joke about his wife Jada

Chronicle Live

Will Smith’s unbelievable Oscars moment was straight out of Hollywood

Sketch: Across the world everyone reached for their phones

The Independent UK

Oscars 2022: All the stand-out moments from a volatile awards ceremony

From Will Smith’s outburst to Megan Thee Stallion’s take on We Don’t Talk About Bruno, we round up the highlights

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The slap heard around the world: Will Smith really did hit Chris Rock at the Oscars

LOS ANGELES — Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the Academy Awards Sunday after the comedian made a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith while presenting the award for documentary feature.

Los Angeles Times

Will Smith wins for best actor Oscar after smacking Chris Rock, does not say sorry to comedian

The second biggest moment of Will Smith’s Oscar night came when he won for best actor for his role in “King Richard.”

Tribune News Service

Oscars 2022: Will Smith apologises to the Academy but not Chris Rock in Best Actor speech

In a tearful acceptance speech after winning the Oscar for Best Actor, Smith also apologised to his fellow nominees

The Independent UK

Sports World Reacts to Wild Will Smith, Chris Rock Altercation During Oscars

A number of athletes were stunned to see the bizarre scene break out during Sunday’s Academy Awards.

Sports Illustrated

Actor Will Smith slaps presenter in viral Oscars moment

LOS ANGELES: Actor Will Smith stormed the Oscars stage and struck comedian Chris Rock across the face for joking about his wife, in a moment at Sunday's gala that immediately went viral and left stunned viewers questioning if it had been scripted or genuine.

Bangkok Post

Oscars 2022: Will Smith wins Best Actor after dramatic Chris Rock confrontation

Actor was in tears as he addressed the incident in his acceptance speech

The Independent UK

Oscars 2022: Will Smith consoled by Denzel Washington, Tyler Perry and Bradley Cooper after he hits Chris Rock

Smith was filmed shouting at Rock to ‘keep my wife’s name out your f***ing mouth’

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The Guardian - US

Oscars 2022: Coda triumphs while Will Smith attacks Chris Rock onstage

The drama picked up three major awards, including best picture, while best actor winner Will Smith had a viral confrontation

The Independent UK

A timeline of Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith’s relationship

From infidelity rumours to that moment at the 2022 Oscars

USA Today Sports Media Group

Will Smith slapped Chris Rock in the face during the Oscars before winning Best Actor

What just happened?

The Independent UK

Oscars 2022: Will Smith reveals what Denzel Washington said to him after he hit Chris Rock

‘Keep my wife’s name out your f***ing mouth,’ Smith had previously shouted at Rock

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Los Angeles Times

This is what Will Smith and Chris Rock said during Oscars punch

LOS ANGELES — In the middle of the 2022 Oscars, actor Will Smith got out of his seat, walked on stage and hit presenter Chris Rock in the face. As the incident unfolded, the broadcast was muted, leaving American viewers wondering what was said between the two actors.

Daily Mirror

Tearful Will Smith explains attack on Chris Rock saying 'love makes you do crazy things'

Will Smith has apologised to the Academy after smacking Chris Rock when he joked about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith

The Independent UK

Oscars 2022: P Diddy offers to step in after Will Smith hits Chris Rock over Jada Pinkett Smith joke

‘Will Smith just smacked the s*** out of me,’ Rock said, looking visibly flustered

The New Daily

What just happened? Will Smith sensationally ‘slaps’ Chris Rock, leaving audience stunned

At the pointy end of the Oscars ceremony inside the Dolby auditorium on Monday, an on-stage "slap" between two of Hollywood's biggest stars has left the

Evening Standard

Oscars 2022: Will Smith hits Chris Rock after joke about wife Jada Pinkett Smith

Smith swore at Rock after his joke about Pinkett Smith’s alopecia

The Independent UK

Will Smith’s reaction to Chris Rock comes after Jada Pinkett Smith has spoken about struggle with alopecia

Actor has been outspoken about her struggle with hair loss disorder

The Guardian - UK

Will Smith wins best actor Oscar for King Richard

Smith takes top actor prize for his role as Venus and Serena Williams’ father Richard as he guides his daughters to tennis success

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