New footage of a dazed Chris Rock within the instant aftermath of the comic being slapped by Will Smith has been shared on-line.

Throughout the ceremony, which happened in Los Angeles on Sunday (27 March), Rock made a joke about Smith’s spouse, Jada Pinkett Smith, whereas he was presenting an award.

“Jada, I really like you. GI Jane 2can’t wait to see you,” Rock mentioned, seemingly referring to Pinkett Smith’s shaved head. Final 12 months, Pinkett Smith revealed that she had been identified with alopecia.

After the comic made the quip, Smith walked onto the stage and hit Rock, earlier than returning to his seat and shouting: “Hold my spouse’s title out your f***ing mouth.”

Rock was momentarily misplaced for phrases, however regained his composure earlier than saying that Summer season of Soul had received Finest Documentary Characteristic.

He then gave the trophy to Questlove and remained on stage because the musician and filmmaker delivered his speech.

New footage that wasn’t seen on the Oscars broadcast has now been posted on TikTok by person @sincerelyordinary.

The clip zooms in on Rock, who seems to be in shock following the incident. He appears round as he makes an attempt to understand what simply occurred and, at one level, appears to an unknown individual within the viewers, and makes a face as if to recommend he isn’t positive why Smith slapped him.

One other video exhibits Pinkett Smith’s response as Rock responds to being hit within the face on stage.

Whereas Smith has since issued an apology to Rock, the comic mentioned on Wednesday (30 March) he was “nonetheless processing” what occurred throughout his first stand-up present because the incident.

Nevertheless, it’s been claimed by a buddy of Rock’s that he “had no concept” of Pinkett Smith’s alopecia analysis.

In an announcement posted on Instagram, Smith mentioned that he understands that jokes are a part of his life as a public determine, and that “violence in all of its kinds is toxic and damaging”.

Earlier within the ceremony, Regina Corridor – who was internet hosting the ceremony alongside Amy Schumer and Wanda Sykes – poked enjoyable at Smith and Pinkett Smith’s marriage. The couple could possibly be seen laughing in response.

The Academy has mentioned it could self-discipline Smith for the incident.

Smith’s actions have divided opinion in Hollywood and on social media, with a variety of celebrities, critics and public figures – together with senators and British MPs – providing their ideas on the incident.

Following the incident, a joke Rock made about Pinkett Smith on the 2016 Oscars resurfaced on-line.

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