A poignant reflection. Willow SmithShe shared some philosophical thoughts with her dad in the wake of his death. Will Smith‘s altercation with Chris RockThe 2022 Oscars.
“The meaning of life is found in challenge,” the “Whip My Hair” singer, 21, tweeted on Saturday, April 2, nearly one week after her father, 53, slapped the comedian, 57, at the awards show and hours after Will resigned from the Academy. “Life is a series of reactions.”
The “Emo Girl” songstress didn’t explicitly mention her dad, but fans couldn’t help wondering if Willow was subtly referencing the instantly viral slap incident, which took place on March 27. Rock made a joke about the drama. Jada pinkett SmithIt looked like she could star as a lead in a G.I. JaneDue to her closely cut hair, this is the sequel.
Will, who was nominated (and later won), best actor, walked up onto the stage and slapped him Grown UpsActor in the face. When the Men in Black star returned to his seat, he yelled, “Keep my wife’s name out your f–kin’ mouth!”
Will Smith strikes Chris Rock during the 94th Annual Academy Awards, March 27, 2022 in Los Angeles. Rob Latour/Shutterstock
The Magic Mike XXL50-year old actress has spoken out about her battle with alopecia before. She shared a TikTok a few days before the Oscars about how she learned to be proud her hair. “If I’m doing a cover, everybody’s [like], ‘No, we want your hair straight and flowy,’ when it’s like, ‘All right, cool, but that’s not really what my hair likes to do,’” the Red Table TalkThe host explained this in the video posted March 23. “So, I had to learn to get the courage to go, ‘Nah, I’m not doing that.’ Which is why I feel the freedom today — I don’t give two craps what people think of this bald head of mine. Guess what? I love it.”
After the ceremony, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences declared that they were conducting an inquiry into the altercation. The investigation is still ongoing. However, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced that they would be opening an investigation into the incident on Friday, April 1. AliStar resigned from Academy
“My actions at the 94th Academy Awards presentation were shocking, painful, and inexcusable,” the Philadelphia native said in a statement. “The list of those I have hurt is long and includes Chris, his family, many of my dear friends and loved ones, all those in attendance, and global audiences at home. I betrayed the trust of the Academy.”
The “Miami” rapper went on to say that he “deprived other nominees and winners of their opportunity to celebrate and be celebrated for their extraordinary work” when he hit Rock. “I am heartbroken,” he continued. “I want to put the focus back on those who deserve attention for their achievements and allow the Academy to get back to the incredible work it does to support creativity and artistry in film.”
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