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Will Smith 'calmed down' by Bradley Cooper after smacking Chris Rock at Oscars

The Hangover star was spotted having a word with the best actor winner during a commercial break

Daily Record

ITV Good Morning Britain's Susanna Reid stunned as reporter 'poked in back' by A-lister's manager

The presenter was in the London-based studio alongside Richard Madeley as Noel Phillips was quizzing the various stars at an Oscars after-party

Manchester Evening News

Oscar Moments: The night emotion won, for better and worse

Every Oscar show has its big moments, but Will Smith’s slap heard ’round the world overshadowed them all this year

The Independent UK

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Nicole Kidman's reaction to Will Smith smacking Chris Rock goes viral; Twitter says 'a new meme is born'

Hollywood star Nicole Kidman became an instant internet meme when her open-mouth reaction to Will Smith slapping Chris Rock on the Oscar stage went viral online.

The Times of India

Richard Madeley warns Chris Rock was his 'worst ever interview' after Will Smith slap

The GMB host slated the comic as the 'most unpleasant person I've interviewed without hesitation' as he weighed in on the heated exchange at the Academy Awards

Edinburgh Live

Oscars 2022 viewers in hysterics as Nicole Kidman becomes meme for Will Smith slap

Nicole Kidman's reaction to Will Smith's on stage slap of Oscar's host Chris Rock appears to sum up the shock of the star studded audience and the global TV viewers back home as they call out his behaviour

Daily Mirror

Serena Williams gobsmacked as Will Smith hits Chris Rock before scooping Oscar as her dad

Will Smith won the Best Actor award during the Oscars on Sunday, for his portrayal of Serena and Venus Williams’ father Richard, and the record-breaking tennis ace took to social media to share her reaction to the shocking incident

Daily Mirror

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

Richard Madeley told GMB viewers his interview was the "most unpleasant person I've interviewed without hesitation" as he weighed in on the heated exchange.

Daily Record

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's full Oscar speech just minutes after attacking Chris Rock on stage

"I’m hoping the Academy invites me back"

Manchester Evening News

Lupita Nyong'o goes viral as she sits inches from Will Smith amid his Oscars meltdown

The previous Best Supporting Actress Oscar winner looked stunned as she sat deafeningly close to Will while he screamed 'Keep my wife's name out your f***ing mouth!' at Chris Rock

Daily Mirror

Nadhim Zahawi says it was ‘heart breaking’ to see Will Smith in tears after hitting Chris Rock at the Oscars

‘It is heart-breaking when you lose control of your emotions in that way,’ Nadhim Zahawi says

The Independent UK

Lewis Hamilton praises 'amazing' Will Smith for Oscar-winning performance

Lewis Hamilton heaped praise on Venus and Serena Williams for the success they have achieved both on and off the tennis court, and Will Smith won an Oscar for his portrayal of the sisters' father in the biopic King William

Daily Mirror

Cardi B, Trevor Noah, Maria Shriver react to Will Smith, Chris Rock's Oscars altercation

After actor Will Smith slapped comedian Chris Rock for making a joke about his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, at Oscars 2022, netizens and top celebrities across the world flooded social media with their reactions.

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Manchester Evening News

Academy Awards issue statement after Will Smith hits Chris Rock in Oscars 2022

Will Smith apologised to the Academy after striking comedian Chris Rock across the face

Bristol Post

Cher and 50 Cent lead Hollywood reaction to Will Smith slapping Chris Rock across the face

Will Smith stormed on stage during the 94th Annual Academy Awards to hit host Chris Rock across the face

Evening Standard

Nadhim Zahawi warns school pupils not to resort to physical violence following Will Smith altercation

Nadhim Zahawi has warned school pupils not to resort to physical violence as he defended Will Smith following an altercation with Chris Rock at the Oscars.

Manchester Evening News

ITV GMB viewers spot 'friction' as Susanna Reid condemns Will Smith's Oscars outburst - but Richard Madeley brands Chris Rock 'rude'

Susanna and Richard were discussing the incident which overshadowed the Academy Awards

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Will Smith son Jaden defends dad's Chris Rock smack after comic insulted his mum

Jaden Smith, 23, aid he was overcome with emotion when Will, 53, spoke of "protecting my family" as he accepted the award for King Richard after the on-stage smack

ABC News

Oscars organisation says it 'does not condone violence', after Will Smith slaps Chris Rock during ceremony

The organisation behind the Oscars ceremony has said it does not condone violence, following an incident in which actor Will Smith slapped presenter Chris Rock in the face during the awards ceremony.

Daily Mirror

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

The Guardian - AU

This was an Oscars to remember – unlike some of the winners

In a night of real drama, Jane Campion and Ariana DeBose’s triumphs were sound choices from the Academy – but why on earth did Coda win?

Axios

Will Smith slaps Chris Rock before emotional acceptance speech

The moment startled viewers and nearly upstaged an otherwise smooth Oscars telecast.

Wales Online

LAPD issue statement over Will Smith Chris Rock incident at Oscars

Will Smith appeared to hit Chris Rock after the comedian made a joke about his wife

Wales Online

Will Smith's tearful speech and apology in full after Chris Rock incident at Oscars

Will Smith hit Chris Rock live on stage at the 94th Academy Awards

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