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Will Smith consoled by Denzel Washington and Bradley Cooper after Chris Rock outburst

Will Smith was seen being consoled by fellow actors Denzel Washington and Bradley Cooper moments after he rushed up on stage and smacked Chris Rock in the face

Daily Mirror

Will Smith joked ‘you can’t invite people from Philly nowhere’ on Instagram after hitting Chris Rock at Oscars

Actor was seen striking the comedian on stage after Rock made a joke about Smith’s wife, fellow actor Jada Pinkett Smith

The Independent UK

Will Smith hits Chris Rock on stage at Oscars after he made joke about Jada Pinkett Smith

The drama unfolded when Chris joked about Jada Pinkett Smith's buzzcut, quipping: "Jada, can't wait for GI Jane 2."

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Richard Madeley says Chris Rock is 'worst star I've interviewed' after Will Smith smack

Richard Madeley, 65, described the comedian, 57, as the "most unpleasant person I've interviewed without hesitation" as he weighed in on the heated exchange

Daily Mirror

Will Smith won't face police charges after Chris Rock Oscar smack

Will Smith slapped the comic Chris Riock after a series of jokes about his wife Jade Smith Jones onstage

Daily Mirror

Oscars 2022: 5 experts on the wins, the emotions, the music – and the bold frocks on the runway

It’s rare that an appealingly minor film wins the best picture Oscar – and a remake of a French film at that – but this year, CODA has done it.

The Conversation

Yes, that was the most chaotic Oscars in history

LOS ANGELES — “CODA,” a heartwarming, low-budget film released by a global tech giant far better known for smartphones than cinema, won the best picture award at the 94th Academy Awards on Sunday night, a watershed moment not only for the Oscars but for the film industry as a whole.

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Oscars 2022: Chris Rock won’t press charges against Will Smith, police say

LAPD issued statement saying ‘The individual involved has declined to file a police report’

The Independent UK

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 becomes Oscar winner on night embroiled in controversy

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

The Independent UK

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’

The Independent UK

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 Guardian - US

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

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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

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 Guardian - US

Will Smith hits Chris Rock over joke about Jada Pinkett Smith at Oscars

The actor appeared to take issue with the comedian’s joke about wife Jada Pinkett-Smith

ABC News

Will Smith slaps Chris Rock during Oscars after joke about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith

Will Smith hit Chris Rock and verbally abused him during the Oscars presentation after the comedian made a joke about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith's shaved head.

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Will Smith smacks Chris Rock on stage at Oscars after Jada Pinkett Smith joke

Will Smith smacked comedian Chris Rock on stage at the Oscars on Sunday night with the audience going quiet in shock. The incident occurred before the actor won his first ever Academy Award for his role in King Richard

The Independent UK

‘Keep my wife’s name out your f***ing mouth’: Will Smith hits Chris Rock at the Oscars after Jada Pinkett Smith joke

Stars in attendance appeared visibly shocked by the physical incident

The Independent UK

Oscars 2022 winners: The full list

Updated as they’re announced

ABC News

Oscars 2022 updates: Will Smith wins Best Actor after slapping Chris Rock on stage, Jessica Chastain wins best Actress, CODA claims Best Picture

Will Smith has won the Oscar for Best Actor after walking onto the stage and slapping Chris Rock over a joke made about his wife. Look back on the event as it happened.

The Guardian - UK

Oscars 2022: Will Smith not facing charges for slapping Chris Rock, says LAPD, as Academy releases statement – as it happened

Family drama Coda won best picture at a ceremony that was overshadowed by Will Smith attacking Chris Rock

Daily Record

Owner of Scots castle will roll out red carpet for Oscars stars coming for £35k stay

Will Smith and Denzel Washington are among the Academy Award nominees who will get invite to enjoy Turin Castle, near Forfar.

The Independent UK

Oscar nominations 2022: The full list of nominees

Every film, actor and director in contention at this year’s ceremony

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